Construções E Comércio Camargo Corrêa is a company which plans, constructs and manages major infrastructure projects. It is active in South America and Africa and is a market leader in constructing hydroelectric dams, having been involved with the development of hydropower facilities with a capacity of 46,700 MW, and with facilities under construction with a capacity of 6,380 MW. Corporate Sustainability is based on the triple bottom line – economic efficiency, environmental equilibrium and social equity.

For more information visit: www.camargocorrea.com.br

Sponsoring: As a main sponsor, Camargo Corrêa is helping to underwrite the success of the Congress.

Construtora Andrade Gutierrez is one of the largest private groups in Latin America, with operations in engineering, construction, telecommunications, power, and public concessions. In Brazil, it is responsible for executing works that assure around 30 per cent of the country’s installed power capacity, as well as a sizable portion of its transportation infrastructure. It operates in most Brazilian states, 15 Latin-American countries and, through Zagope – Construcoes e Engenharia S.A. (Portugal), in the Asian and African markets.

For more information, visit www.agsa.com.br

Sponsoring: As a main sponsor, Andrade Gutierrez is helping to underwrite the success of the Congress.

Eletrobras controls a large part of the electric power generation and transmission systems of Brazil through its six subsidiaries and a 50% share of the capital of Itaipu Binacional. Its generating capacity (in addition to 50% of the power generated by Itaipu), is 39,453 MW, which corresponds to 37% of Brazils total output. Eletrobras is aware of its role in society and seeks to contribute to Brazilian sustainable development, basing its management on the triple bottom line concept, which comprises social, environmental, economic aspects.

For more information visit: www.eletrobras.com

Sponsoring: As a main sponsor, Eletrobras is helping to underwrite the success of the Congress.

The Hydro Equipment Association’s (HEA) mission is to promote sustainable development and public acceptance of hydropower, through participating in the public debate about the development of energy supply strategies, by taking full account of hydro’s techno-economical, social, environmental and political aspects and through being a partner in coalitions that promote good practice in hydroelectric projects. Its members are Alstom Hydro, Andritz Hydro, IMPSA and Voith Hydro:

For more information visit: www.thehea.org

Sponsoring: As a main sponsor, HEA is helping to underwrite the success of the Congress.

Itaipu Binacional is the owner of Itaipu Powerplant, a 14,000 MW project on the Brazil/Paraguay border. The company has a long term commitment to sustainability, now made explicit in its Mission. The company is currently pioneering the development of the ‘Cultivating Good Water’ river basin stewardship programme. It holds the world record for a year’s production at one power plant - 94,684,781 MWh - established in 2008.

For more information visit: www.itaipu.gov.br

Sponsoring: As a main sponsor, Itaipu Binacional is helping to underwrite the success of the Congress.

Odebrecht Energy is a company with expertise in hydroelectric, thermoelectric and nuclear power plant projects. Its main project is the construction of the Santo Antônio Hydroelectric Power Plant on the Madeira River in the state of Rondônia, Brazil, with capacity of 3,150 MW. As partner of Santo Antônio Energia S.A., it will participate in the operation and marketing of the energy produced by the plant.

For more information visit: www.odebrecht.com/en/businesses-and-interests/energy
 
Sponsoring: As a main sponsor, Odebrecht Energy is helping to underwrite the success of the Congress.

Tractebel Energia produces 7% of the total electric energy produced in Brazil and is the country’s largest private sector electricity generator. It has 21 hydroelectric, thermoelectric and wind power plants, located throughout Brazil, with an installed capacity of 6,472 MW. Hydropower represents 79% of Tractebel Energia’s installed capacity The company is part of GDF SUEZ Group.

GDF SUEZ develops its businesses around a responsible-growth model to take on today's major energy and environmental challenges: responding to energy needs, ensuring the security of supply, combating climate change and optimizing the use of resources. The Group provides high-performance, innovative energy solutions to individuals, cities and businesses through a portfolio of diversified gas-supply sources, flexible and low-emissions power generation and unique expertise in four key sectors: liquefied natural gas, energy efficiency services, independent power production and environmental services. The Group employs 215,00 people worldwide and achieved revenues of EUR 84.5 billion in 2010.
The Group is present in Brazil since 1996, and is now building hydropower plants Estreito (1,087 MW) and Jirau (3,450  MW).

For more information visit: www.tractebelenergia.com.br and www.gdfsuez.com

Sponsoring: As main sponsors, Tractebel Energia and GDF SUEZ are helping to underwrite the success of the Congress.

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including energy, transportation, facilities, environmental, water and government. With 45,000 employees, AECOM serves clients in approximately 125 countries.  With over 90 years of experience, our energy professionals help clients reduce energy consumption, develop renewable sources, cut carbon emissions and improve grid reliability.

For more information, visit www.aecom.com

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Companhia Paranaense de Energia – Copel is the largest company in the State of Paraná and operates a widespread electrical system with its own generator park (17 hydroelectric power plants, 1 thermoelectric plant and 1 wind powered plant, for a total of 4,552 MW), 9 thousand km of transmission lines and a 181 thousand km distribution network. In addition, it possesses a powerful optical fibre network (17 thousand km) through which it offers the market (254 municipalities and 1,088 customers) high speed and totally reliable data transmission services. Apart from its own enterprises, Copel participates in firms and consortiums in diverse sectors, like electric energy, sanitation, services, natural gas and telecommunications.

For more information, visit: www.copel.com

IMPSA is a global company that provides integrated solutions for power generation from renewable resources.IMPSA has more than 100 years of experience in the market and today holds a portfolio of projects for power generation from renewable resources which exceed 43,000 MW in more than 30 countries.

For more information visit: www.impsa.com

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Itaú BBA is the wholesale, investment and institutional treasury banking arm of the Itaú Unibanco group, one of the largest financial conglomerates in the world. Itaú BBA serves institutional investors and companies with sales in excess of R$150 million.

Itaú BBA's portfolio includes products and services such as asset management, mergers and acquisitions consultancy, share offerings, securitization, derivatives, structured operations, cash management, financing, and guarantees, amongst others.

For more information, visit: www.itau.com.br/itaubba-en

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Manitoba Hydro is one of Canada's major energy utilities. Its headquarters are in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Today it provides the lowest electricity rates in Canada, operating 14 hydroelectric facilities on the Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Laurie and Nelson rivers and two thermal and four diesel generating stations. For more information visit: www.hydro.mb.ca

Sponsoring: The independent reporting on Congress sessions and outcomes, by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

oas is one of the leaders of the heavy-duty construction industry with over 30 years of operation, present in the national territory and in three engineering segments. oas operates in the civil and heavy construction industry; oas empreendimentos is the company's real estate division; and oas investimentos is responsible for private investments in infrastructure and government service concessions.

For more information, visit: www.oas.com.br

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Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is a fully integrated electricity utility, 100 per cent owned by the State of Sarawak, responsible for the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. 

SEB has a mandate from the Governments of Sarawak and Malaysia to develop the State’s abundant hydropower resources for the benefit of the people of Sarawak. SEB has confirmed plans to complete at least five new hydropower projects by 2020 in addition to Bakun and Murum, producing 35,000 GWh of new hydro generation in support of the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE). 

For more information, visit: www.sarawakenergy.com.my.

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SINOHYDRO is a global enterprise active in engineering & construction, power investment, real estate, and M&E. With a 60-year-gained reputation as “China’s first brand in hydropower construction”, it possesses great experience and the best specialties in the field. By now, SINOHYDRO has involved in many famous hydropower constructions in Asia, Oceania, Africa and America, with a total installed capacity of over 130,000MW. Meanwhile, SINOHYDRO is also performing remarkably well in large-scale infrastructure projects. By emphasizing on quality, safety, environment and social responsibility, SINOHYDRO is committed to building a sustainable future.

For more information, visit: www.sinohydro.com

Sponsoring: Global Workshop on Regional Cooperation for Hydropower Development