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Vale reached the 100% renewable consumption target 

Two years ahead of schedule and with solar, wind and hydroelectric energy sources, we have advanced on our journey towards decarbonization and the prevention of climate change. 
We are working towards a more sustainable future for everyone. 
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We believe that our work only makes sense if it generates value for society.

Therefore, we also operate in the energy segment.

About 80% of the energy consumption of our operations in Brazil is supplied by our own generation, with emphasis on hydroelectric, solar and wind sources. 

Learn more about energy in our company: 

Assets and stakes

In addition to our own energy generation, our portfolio includes stakes in hydroelectric power plant consortia and in energy generation and commercialization companies.

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Brazil

We hold equity interests in consortia for two power plants and in two power generation companies."

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Discover further details regarding our investments in hydroelectric power plants:

Estreito hydroelectric power plant

Technical Data

Installed Power: 1,087 MW
Number of Machines: 8
Start-up: 2011-2012
Type of turbine: Kaplan

Socio-environmental data

Location: Estreito (MA) / Aguiarnópolis and Palmeiras do Tocantins (TO)
Waterway: Tocantins River
Reservoir volume: 5.4 bi m³
Vale stake: 30%

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Machadinho hydroelectric power plant

Technical Data

Installed Power: 1,140 MW
Number of Machines: 3
Start-up: 2002
Type of turbine: Francis

Socio-environmental data

Location: Piratuba (SC) / Maximiliano de Almeida (RS)
Waterway: Pelotas River
Reservoir volume: 3.3 bi m³
Vale stake: 8.3%

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Discover further details regarding our investments in energy generation companies:

Aliança Geração

Aliança Geração de Energia is a joint venture between Vale and GIP, established to operate in Brazil’s energy sector. Since beginning operations in 2015, Aliança has become one of the country’s leading private power generators.
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7 hydroelectric

power plants in their entirety or in consortia
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279  MW

of installed wind capacity

681  MW

of installed photovoltaic capacity
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2189 MW

of installed capacity (number refers to Aliança Geração's stake in the project)
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30%

Vale and 70% of GIP, in its corporate structure

Aliança Norte Energia 

As a result of the partnership with Cemig, Aliança Norte owns 9% of the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant. The plant is located in the state of Pará, and comprises the Pimental (233 MW) and Belo Monte (11,000 MW) sites. It is the largest 100% Brazilian hydroelectric power plant, and the 4th largest in the world. 
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9%

of the Belo Monte hydroelectric power plant
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411 MWm

of physical guarantee*
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1011 MW

of installed capacity (number refers to Aliança Norte's stake in the project)
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51%

Salobo, Onça Puma and Vale, and 49% Cemig, in its corporate structure

For us, life always matters most.  

Therefore, the dams of our hydroelectric power plants undergo regular inspections and safety assessments, in accordance with the legislation. The activities are verified by specialized consultants and the results are registered with the competent authorities.

In Brazil, all of our dams have Dam Safety Plans (PSB) and Emergency Action Plans (PAE) filed with the respective city halls. 
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Canada

We have five hydroelectric power plants (PCHs) in Canada that are responsible for generating approximately 20% of the electricity demand of our Sudbury operations. 

Following our standard of inspections and safety assessments, in the province of Ontario, our dams are operated and maintained in accordance with best practices outlined in the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources' (MNR) Lakes and River Improvement Act, and by the Water Management Plan of the Espanhol and Vermillion rivers, where the hydroelectric power plants are located.
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Understand more details about PCHs:

Technical Data

Installed Power: 10 MW
Number of Machines: 4
Start-up: 1905
Type of turbine: Francis

Socio-environmental data

Location: Greater Sudbury (ON)  
Waterway: Spanish River  
Reservoir: Cascade after PCH Big Eddy

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Technical Data

Installed Power: 8 MW
Number of Machines: 1
Start-up: 1917
Type of turbine: Francis

Socio-environmental data

Location: Greater Sudbury (ON)  
Waterway: Spanish River  
Reservoir: Cascade after High Falls I and Big Eddy PCHs

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Technical Data

Installed Power: 30 MW
Number of Machines: 3
Start-up: 1924-1929
Type of turbine: Francis

Socio-environmental data

Location: Greater Sudbury (ON)  
Waterway: Spanish River  
Reservoir: Lake Agnew (2.9 km²)

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Technical Data

Installed Power: 4.8 MW
Number of Machines: 2
Start-up: 1909
Type of turbine: Francis

Socio-environmental data

Location: Greater Sudbury (ON)  
Waterway: Vermillion River   
Reservoir: Minimum, the plant works on a run-of-river basis

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Technical Data

Installed Power: 4.7 MW
Number of Machines: 3
Start-up: 1915
Type of turbine: Francis

Socio-environmental data

Location: Nairn Township (ON) 
Waterway: Spanish River   
Reservoir: Cascade after High Falls I and II and Big Eddy PCHs

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Indonesia

Our daily work, built with you, is based on a fundamental pillar: respecting and caring for our planet. In Indonesia, we produce nickel, which includes the operation of three hydroelectric plants in the country: Larona, Balambano and Karebbe.

In Indonesia, all of our dams have received a Dam Safety Certificate by the Dam Safety Commission, as requested by the country's Ministry of Public Works. 
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Understand more details about the plants:

Larona hydroelectric power plant 

Technical Data

Installed Power: 195 MW
Number of Machines: 3
Start-up: 1979
Type of turbine: Francis

Socio-environmental data

Location: Balambano, Wasuponda 
Waterway: Larona River 
Reservoir volume: 10 mi m³

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Balambano hydroelectric power plant 

Technical Data

Installed Power: 137 MW
Number of Machines: 2
Start-up: 1999
Type of turbine: Francis

Socio-environmental data

Location: Balambano, Wasuponda 
Waterway: Larona River 
Reservoir volume: 31.5 mi m³

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Karebbe hydroelectric power plant 

Technical Data

Installed Power: 130 MW
Number of Machines: 2
Start-up: 2011
Type of turbine: Francis

Socio-environmental data

Location: Laskap, Malili 
Waterway: Larona River 
Reservoir volume: 13.58 mi m³

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Consumption

Our biggest consumption is in electricity, especially in Brazil, Indonesia, Canada and , and in diesel. Do you know why? They are used primarily as fuel in off-highway trucks, which are fundamental to our operations, and in our railroad locomotives.

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Learn more about our strategy in search of a sustainable future for all of us: 

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Replacement of conventional sources of energy by the Company’s own renewable generation;
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Electrification of diesel machinery and equipment; 
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Systematized management model to achieve high energy performance throughout our production chain. 
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Energy efficiency

We have an Energy Efficiency Program in our operations with the objective of multiplying good energy consumption management practices throughout the company. 

Being energy efficient is essential to taking care of our planet and achieving our sustainability goals. In the program, we create the necessary conditions to seek improvements in energy performance through: 
 

  • Standardization of energy management processes;

  • Transparency in performance management;

  • Multidisciplinary teams for the implementation and management of the Program;

  • Use of automated energy measurement and management system.

Transmission and distribution 

In our operations in Brazil, we have our own lines and substations. In addition, we maintain collaboration with the concessionaires to which we are connected. 

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