In 2008, the plant generated 94,684,781 MWh of power, exceeding the record achieved in 2000. No other plant in the world reached that volume, capable of supplying the whole world for two days.
Author: From the Newsroom
This is the aim of the sector’s strategic agenda, passed by the Ministry of Agriculture, forecasting statistical improvement of production inventory, consumption, certification, training and research.
A survey by Economatica shows that Bradesco is the largest banking institution in Latin America and the 9th in the continent.
The Tunisian government has opened a tender for the sale of STIA, the leader in assembly of commercial vehicles in the country, with revenues of US$ 64 million. Offers may be made up to November 14th.
From January to September, Brazil purchased 30.8 million pairs of shoes abroad, against 19.8 million in the same period in 2007. Imports totalled US$ 231.9 million and exports, US$ 1.45 billion.
The agreement, which forecasts free e-mails and access to new digital technologies to all students and teachers in state schools, makes Brazil the first country to offer this kind of service.
Chevrolet GPiX should be presented to the public at the Car Salon, to begin on the 30th, in São Paulo. It should serve as the basis for future global vehicles made by the company.
The National Program for Development of Brazilian Animation, launched by the Ministry of Culture, has as its objective fostering production, television showing and exports of Brazilian series.
A total of 37 more aircraft were delivered when compared to the same period in 2007. The company estimates delivery of 200 aeroplanes in 2008. Its firm order backlog has reached US$ 21.6 billion.
Counting on more than 200 Brazilian and foreign companies, Santos Offshore 2008 will have a National Suppliers Seminar, Petrobras Supplier Channel and a Business Roundtable promoted by the Sebrae-SP.
The estimate was made by the Ministry of Agriculture, which forecasts a total of 164 billion reals (US$ 75.1 billion) in 2008. Highlights include bean, onion, wheat, peanut, soy, maize and coffee.
On Friday, 11 students from Armando Álvares Penteado Foundation leave on a student mission to the country. They are going to visit companies, government organisations and other initiatives.
The carmaker sold 12,500 vehicles during the month, growth of 81%, and nearly 92,000 units this year. Peugeot Citroën sold over 117,000 vehicles from January to September.
The estimate was obtained from a survey conducted by company Itaucard. By the end of the year, the volume in Brazil should reach US$ 102.6 billion. There are 106.7 million cards in circulation.
