EDP informs on the extension of the electricity distribution concession at EDP Espírito Santo
Lisbon, July 16th, 2025: EDP, S.A. (“EDP”), through its fully owned subsidiary EDP - Energias do Brasil S.A. (“EDP Brasil”), informs about the signature of the contract extending the electricity distribution concession at EDP Espírito Santo (“EDP ES”), without any upfront financial burden, for a period of 30 years (until July 2055), originally set to expire in July 2025. EDP ES is the first company with an electricity distribution concession in Brazil to benefit from the new contract model.
EDP ES represents a total regulated asset base of R$3.8 billion (c. €0.6 billion) and serves 1.8 million customers. Additionally, it presents quality of service and financial strength indicators compatible with the criteria established by the Decree No. 12.068/2024 (Brazil), being a reference company in technical terms in this market’s distribution sector.
The review of EDP’s strategic plan for the 2025-2026 period foresees an investment of c. R$3.3 billion (c. €0.5 billion) in electricity distribution in Brazil, mainly focused on grid digitalization and automation, climate resilience and customer service.
This extension promotes the sustainability, stability and long-term visibility of investments in the electricity distribution sector in Brazil, reinforcing EDP's commitment, vision and presence in this market, through its strategic investments in electricity networks and infrastructures for the energy transition.
This information is disclosed pursuant to the terms and for the purposes of the article 17 of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
EDP, S.A.