Borba, Amazonas – VP FLEXGEN (BRAZIL) SPE LTDA. has played a strategic role in the development and energy security of Borba, in the state of Amazonas. Since 2019, the VP FlexGen UTE Borba Thermoelectric Power Plant (UTE), with a total installed capacity of 10.760 MW, has ensured the continuous supply of electricity to the municipality’s approximately 34,000 residents, guaranteeing the operation of essential public services, healthcare units, educational institutions, commercial enterprises, and other productive activities that drive the local economy.
Commitment to ESG and Energy Transition
VP FlexGen guides its operations in Borba by ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles, with continuous investments in technology, operational reliability, energy efficiency, asset modernization, and environmental management. The company adopts practices focused on the responsible management of natural resources, pollution prevention, waste management, environmental monitoring, control of atmospheric emissions, effluent management, risk mitigation, and legal compliance.
Social and Economic Impact on the Community
On the social front, VP FlexGen contributes to the sustainable development of Borba through the generation of direct and indirect jobs, the hiring of local suppliers and service providers, the strengthening of the regional economy, professional training, and the promotion of transparent dialogue with communities and other stakeholders.
Plant employees highlight the organized work environment, with a focus on safety, technical training, and continuous professional development, alongside investments in waste management, emissions control, and environmental monitoring.
Community leaders and residents recognize VP FlexGen’s operations as essential to ensuring energy for homes, schools, healthcare units, and businesses throughout the municipality. Beyond the supply of energy, the company’s role in job creation and in stimulating the local economy through the hiring of regional services is also highlighted. From a corporate governance perspective, VP FlexGen conducts its operations based on principles of ethics, integrity, transparency, corporate responsibility, and risk management, maintaining mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement. Since 2019, the company has been consolidating its presence in Borba as a strategic agent for regional development, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
