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Mota-Engil awarded major infrastructure contract near Guarujá

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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Mota-Engil, a Portuguese construction conglomerate, won the contract to design, build, operate, and maintain an underwater tunnel linking Santos and Guarujá. This project is Latin America's first of its kind, and Mota-Engil's own market disclosure cited costs of roughly R$8 billion, while government communications suggested R$6.8 billion.

From latintimes.com

Why it matters

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The contract represents a major public-private partnership for the infrastructure project. China Communications Construction Company's involvement is limited to its 31% equity stake in Mota-Engil, rather than a direct government agreement.

From latintimes.com

Who's involved

  • FreitasHolds a 31% equity stake in Mota-Engil
  • Mota-EngilSigned the contract to design, build, operate, and maintain the crossing
  • GuarujáThe municipality where the infrastructure project is located

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Mota-EngilSpeculative

    Mota-Engil could see increased revenue from securing the major public-private partnership contract.

  • FreitasSpeculative

    Freitas might see increased investment returns due to the successful contract award to Mota-Engil.

  • GuarujáSpeculative

    Guarujá might see increased local demand and changes in transport costs due to the infrastructure project.

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