Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex
Sobre o complexo

Na década de 50, após a Segunda Guerra Mundial, o Brasil vivia um crescimento industrial intenso. Mas a eletricidade era uma das grandes deficiências do país. Desde a década anterior, a de 40, o carvão mineral catarinense já abastecia a indústria metalúrgica, tanto que a Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) instalara na cidade de Tubarão a Usina de Beneficiamento de Carvão (Lavador do Capivari).

Mas o resíduo, um carvão considerado de menor poder calorífico, era dispensado. Visionário e embalado pelo slogan “50 Anos em 5” do presidente Juscelino Kubitscheck, o governador de Santa Catarina, Jorge Lacerda, enxergou no rejeito uma oportunidade, incentivando o início do processo que, décadas mais tarde, se tornaria a maior termelétrica movida a carvão mineral da América Latina.

Mas o resíduo, um carvão considerado de menor poder calorífico, era dispensado. Visionário e embalado pelo slogan “50 Anos em 5” do presidente Juscelino Kubitscheck, o governador de Santa Catarina, Jorge Lacerda, enxergou no rejeito uma oportunidade, incentivando o início do processo que, décadas mais tarde, se tornaria a maior termelétrica movida a carvão mineral da América Latina.

The CTJL is a symbol of the development of the Southern Region of SC, a legacy of competence and innovation.
Timeline
Energy and transformation
From the first steps in the exploitation of Santa Catarina coal to its consolidation as one of the largest coal plants in Latin America, follow the milestones that transformed vision into reality.
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The Capivari Thermoelectric Society (Sotelca) was founded on March 31.
It was named Jorge Lacerda, a tribute to the entrepreneurial vision of the then current governor.
Over the years, the CTJL underwent different administrations, and this year it was renamed Eletrosul.
In 1997, Eletrosul was divided into two companies: one for generation and the other for transmission. The generation company, responsible for the CTJL, was renamed Gerasul.
That year, Tractebel bought Gerasul, privatizing the CTJL.
It was only in 2002 that the transition from state to private took effect, and the Complex was officially renamed Tractebel.
The Jorge Lacerda Thermoelectric Complex was acquired by Engie that year.
In November 2021, Diamante Geração de Energia takes over the management of the CTJL.
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The Capivari Thermoelectric Society (Sotelca) was founded on March 31
The first power plant with a 50MW generator comes into operation on April 29. It was named Jorge Lacerda, in honor of the then governor's entrepreneurial vision.
Over the years, CTJL underwent different administrations. This year it was renamed Eletrosul.
Gerasul
(Gerasul/Tractebel) This year Tractebel buys Gerasul, privatizing CTJL.
Foundation of the Capivari Thermoelectric Society (Sotelca), authorized by law during the Juscelino Kubitschek administration — beginning of the realization of the vision of harnessing Santa Catarina's coal
Engie
Diamante Power Generation
Strategic strength for the future
The Complex, managed by Diamante Energia, contributes to Brazil's energy security during periods of drought and during times of high demand, reinforcing the reliability and flexibility of the National Interconnected System. It also stands out for investing in research and new technologies, in line with the Just Energy Transition in Santa Catarina.
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Power plants in operation
7
Power generators
740 MW
Installed capacity
400
Direct employees
+1000
Third-party collaborators
4
Power plants in operation
7
Energy Generators
740 MW
Installed capacity
350
Direct employees
+1000
CTJL workers
Energy in numbers
Our strategic infrastructure
The Jorge Lacerda Complex consists of four thermal power plants that together add up to 740 MW of installed capacity. Each of them contributes decisively to the reliability of the Brazilian electrical system.
UTLA 1 AND 2
Thermoelectric Power Plant
Jorge Lacerda A
UTLA1:2 generating units of 40 MW
UTLA2:2 generating units of 55 MW
Installed capacity: 190 MW
UTLB
Thermoelectric Power Plant
Jorge Lacerda B
UTLB: 2 generating units of 110 MW
Installed capacity: 110 MW
UTLC
Thermoelectric Power Plant
Jorge Lacerda (CUTLC)
UTLC: 1 generating units of 330MW
Installed capacity: 330 MW
Work where innovation and responsibility meet
We believe that the future is built by committed people. We are looking for talent for our operations, people who value ethics, collaboration, and the desire to transform challenges into opportunities.
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