Remember the Main Events and News in the Infrastructure/Construction Sector in 2024

We begin our retrospective, with the values ​​released by ABDIB, which revealed that in 2024, Brazil recorded a historic record of public and private investments in infrastructure, totaling R$ 259.3 million , the highest value since 2010. Furthermore, according to CBIC , the construction sector recorded significant growth of 4.1% in 2024 , driven by infrastructure, housing and public works projects.

Below, we will detail some of the main investments and events that marked this year of major projects in the country.

🌟 Infrastructure Highlights

The Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) was resumed, foreseeing investments of R$1.6 trillion by 2033, with R$1.06 trillion from the private sector.

Regional Distribution of Infrastructure Investments (Roads and Railways):

➡️ North Region:

• Pará: Completion of the paving of BR-163, facilitating the flow of agricultural production.
• Rondônia: Construction of the international bridge over the Mamoré River, on BR-425, strengthening the connection with Bolivia.

➡️ Northeast Region:

• Bahia: Duplication of BR-101, improving the connection between Salvador and the south of the state.
• Pernambuco: Expansion of the Port of Suape, increasing export capacity.

➡️ Midwest Region:

• Mato Grosso: Continuation of works on BR-163, essential for agribusiness.
• Goiás: Duplication of BR-060, improving access to Brasília.

➡️ Southeast Region:

• São Paulo: Expansion of the Rodoanel, facilitating traffic in the metropolis.
• Minas Gerais: Improvements on BR-381, known as the “Rodovia of Death”, aiming to reduce accidents.

➡️ Southern Region:

• Paraná: Investments in BR-277, the main connection with the Port of Paranaguá. Furthermore, Paraná stood out with R$4 billion invested in works such as the Contorno Sul de Curitiba and improvements on PR-317.
• Rio Grande do Sul: Completion of the duplication of BR-116, between Porto Alegre and Pelotas.

🚚 Highways: Concessions in Focus

In 2024, the road concessions sector in Brazil had a record year, with several important auctions. 12 road concession auctions were held , the largest number ever recorded in a single year by the Ministry of Transport. We highlight that the Rota da Celulose concession, in Mato Grosso do Sul, was structured with expected investments of R$6 billion and operational expenses of R$3 billion over 30 years.

Main Auctions : Among the most notable auctions are BR-381/MG, BR-040/GO/MG (Rota dos Cristais), BR-262/MG (Rota do Zebu), and the Paraná highway lots (Lot 3 and Lot 6).

🚙 Conclusions of Important Infrastructure Projects

See below a selection of the most representative deliveries made throughout this year.

➡️ Greater Florianópolis Road Contour (SC): Completion of 50 km of double lanes, benefiting 1.1 million people and improving mobility in the region.

➡️ Scharlau Viaduct Complex (RS): Solution to the biggest logistical bottleneck in the state, with new loops and widening of access lanes.

➡️ Cristalina Urban Crossing (GO): Duplication of BR-050, benefiting 60 thousand people and facilitating the flow of agricultural production.

➡️ Paving of BR-226/MA: Asphalting of 100 km between Baú and Timon, awaited for 50 years, benefiting 327 thousand people.

➡️ Urban Crossing of Itapuã do Oeste (RO): Restructuring of BR-364, improving safety and traffic flow.

➡️ Trevão Road Complex in Monte Alegre de Minas (MG): Improvements on BR-365 and BR-153, benefiting 20 thousand inhabitants and 25 thousand daily users.

🚄 Railways: Strategic Expansion

The railway sector received a historic boost, the PAC allocated R$94.2 billion to projects such as the West-East Integration Railway (FIOL). And private investments reached R$170 billion in new tracks covering 19 states.

⚡ Energy

Enel increased its investments by 61.4% , reaching US$4.6 billion for the modernization of electrical networks. Solar projects, such as the Sol do Cerrado Complex, have gained relevance in the energy scenario.

⛏ Mining

The mineral sector consolidated a growth cycle with contributions of US$64.5 billion by 2028,

strategically distributed across regions:

• Minas Gerais: US$17.23 billion (30.6% of the total).
• Pará: US$ 15.72 billion (24.4%).
• Bahia: US$9 billion (14%).
• Amazon: US$ 2.82 billion (4.4%).
• Goiás: US$ 2.34 billion (3.6%).
• Ceará: US$ 1.73 billion (2.7%).

Brazil Iron stood out with an investment of US$5 billion in Bahia, generating 55 thousand jobs.

🏥 Infrastructure Works in Health

With a budget of R$218.5 billion for the SUS, the Ministry of Health resumed 1,000 suspended works across the country, totaling R$353 million invested.

⛽Oil and Gas

According to the ANP , investments in Brazil could reach around R$10 billion in 2024, in exploration projects for oil and natural gas exploration and production (E&P) contracts, according to the 2023 Annual Exploration Report.

🔄 Remember Some Editions of 2024

We have also selected some of the most notable editions of Conexão Exxata :

Exxata Connection #21 : Innovations in the construction and energy sector.

Exxata Connection #15 : 50 years of the Rio-Niterói Bridge and highway updates.

Exxata Connection #24 : Road, energy and railway concessions.

Retrospective 2024

Remembering some insights from Conexão

With our attention to the market, we carried out analyzes and brought valuable insights into contractual administration. Click on the underlined titles and remember.

📊 Industry Analysis

📢 OPIC (Construction Input Price Observatory):

3rd Edition (November/24).

2nd Edition (October/24).

1st Edition (September/24).

🔍 Relevant Analyzes and Rulings:

Ruling 1210/2024 : Economic-financial rebalancing and transparency in administrative contracts.

TCU Ruling 266/2024 : Contract additions and impact on works.

X-ray of Normative Instruction No. 11/2023 : Clarifying the normative application.

🔍Technical and Strategic Guides:

Profile of Construction Contractors in Brazil : Main characteristics and challenges of the sector.

Work Demobilization Guide : Improving processes and optimizing costs.

EXXATA remains committed to bringing updated and practical analyzes to strengthen the construction market in Brazil.

Perspectives 2025

New Projects for 2025 and Sector Perspectives

2025 emerges as a crucial year for the infrastructure sector in Brazil. Construction entrepreneurs, according to CNI , are optimistic about continued economic growth and the expansion of structural projects.

💡 The Main Investment Highlights

Private Investments: ABDIB projects an investment of R$372.3 billion between 2025 and 2029, marking a growth of 63.4% compared to the previous cycle . More than 500 projects were identified, totaling a CAPEX of more than R$800 billion, focusing on transport, logistics and sanitation. The expectation is that a third of these projects will be underway by 2027.

Auctions: Brazil is expected to hold around 90 infrastructure auctions in 2025, doubling the numbers from 2024, covering highways, railways, ports and sanitation, according to a survey by Exame .

⚡ Energy

Solar Energy: ABSOLAR projects the addition of 13.2 GW in new solar projects, increasing installed capacity to 64.7 GW .

Electric Grid: Enel plans to invest US$4.95 billion by 2027, with US$4.6 billion dedicated to strengthening electrical networks.

🛢️Oil and Gas

Petrobras: The sector giant plans to invest US$111 billion by 2029, prioritizing biofuels and decarbonization projects.

⛏️ Vale Mining and Investments

Vale billion in 2025. These resources will be directed to the expansion of mineral operations, integrated logistics and initiatives aligned with the global energy transition, consolidating the company's leadership in the sector.

💧 Sanitation

The sanitation sector will have R$72.4 billion in new contracts , with the structuring of 23 concession projects and PPPs.

🏥 Health

The government allocated R$12 billion to modernize hospitals and health units, to enable 2,762 works on health units or vehicles for the public health network in states and municipalities.

We have reached the end of our last edition of Conexão EXXATA for 2024!

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