Power sector unlikely to see consolidation wave - analyst

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* Power sector unlikely to see consolidation wave - analyst - Brazil

Brazil's power sector is unlikely to face a wave of consolidation in the short or medium term, José Manoel Amorim, president of power consulting firm Coomex, told BNamericas.

"There are a lot of opportunities in the sector. Brazil is basically just now entering the global energy market. There are many players interested in getting here, and there are a lot of areas to be explored like renewables," the executive said.

Amorim believes the strengthening of the state-run power holding group Eletro ... more
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