A Hamon® Cooling Tower in Brazil for high thermal performance and power supply in Amazonia

John Cockerill is contributing to one of the most strategic energy developments in northern Brazil: the UTE Manaus I thermoelectric power plant, located in the heart of the Amazon and developed by Companhia Energética Amazonense (CEA). This combined-cycle power plant, with an approximate capacity of 163 MW, will reinforce energy security in a rapidly growing and geographically isolated region.

The plant is expected to supply electricity to hundreds of thousands of homes, enhancing grid reliability and supporting both urban expansion and industrial growth in Manaus. Beyond its energy output, the project stimulates the regional economy, strengthens the Manaus Industrial Pole, and supports the development of the local natural gas market.

For this project, John Cockerill Hamon is supplying a multi-cell fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) cooling tower, engineered for high thermal performance and adapted to the demanding climatic conditions of the Amazon. As a critical component of the facility, our Hamon® cooling tower ensures optimal plant efficiency and contributes directly to the stability and performance of the combined-cycle system.

This development also highlights the close collaboration between our Energy and Services teams, whose experience in Brazil is extensive. This co-operation was a key element of our approach. Their joint expertise has shaped a solution tailored to the specific needs and challenges of the Amazon region, reinforcing the strength of our internal integration.

The UTE Manaus I project marks an important milestone for John Cockerill’s presence in Brazil and reinforces our common commitment to delivering reliable energy infrastructure where it matters most. Our motto, the Power to Change the World, perfectly illustrates this ambitious project.