2018年CRI Belo Monte a big step for "Belt and Road" Initiative in Brazil

 

The Belo Monte phase two project is the first ultra high-voltage(UHV) transmission overseas project that China has invested in independently. It's also a big step for the "Belt and Road" Initiative in Latin America. Here is more on this ongoing¹ project.

The over 25 hundred kilometer-long power transmission project connects the Amazon Rainforest to the north and the Rio de Janeiro to the south. Once completed, it will provide electricity for 18 million people.

The construction is difficult, not only because of the complicated natural environment in the Amazon Rainforest, but also the world's most recognized environmental regulations in Brazil.

Cai Hongxian, head of the Brazil branch of State Grid² of China, says the complexity³ of the local environment and laws is their first challenge.

"We operate as sole proprietorship⁴, in that case we need to adapt to the local laws and regulations, such as the Environmental Impact Assessment⁵ (EIA) and the regulations of land expropriation. These pose a great challenge. Brazilian land is privatized. And we need to negotiate with the landlord wherever the routes pass. We've spent three years to work out these issues."

Now the project is moving along smoothly⁶ and it is expected that the entire line will be completed two months ahead of schedule.

Li Jinzhang, the Chinese Ambassador to Brazil, says the UHV technology has become a "Made in China" business card, injecting strong impetus⁷ for cooperation between China and Brazil in various fields.

"This Brazilian project is the first time China apply the UHV transmission technology in the overseas project. The construction of this project opened a new historical stage. It marks the "made in China" UHV technology and other high-end technologies were recognized by the world. Through the Belo Monte project, Brazil government, enterprises and local people have expressed its good will and strong interest in deepening mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation in this field."

Moreira Franco, Brazil energy and mining minister, speaks highly of this project and stresses the significance of this collaboration⁸ between the companies of the two countries.

"The implementation⁹ of the Belo Monte project will help increasing the economic growth of Brazil and promote the integration¹⁰ of resources. The rich hydropower resources in the northern region can be transported to the main market of energy consumption in the southeast. This is the result of the joint¹¹ efforts between the Brazilian Electric Power Company and the State Grid of China, demonstrating the great potential of pragmatic cooperation between the two countries."

The Belo Monte phase two project has not only promoted the local socio-economic development in Brazil, but also led to an import of Chinese UHV technology equipment worth nearly 5 billion yuan.

The State Grid of China is striving to expand its local business by seeking cooperation with European and Brazilian electrical equipment enterprises.

1 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

2 grid   

n.高压输电线路网；地图坐标方格；格栅

参考例句：

• In this application,the carrier is used to encapsulate the grid.在这种情况下，要用载体把格栅密封起来。
• Modern gauges consist of metal foil in the form of a grid.现代应变仪则由网格形式的金属片组成。

3 complexity   

n.复杂(性)，复杂的事物

参考例句：

• Only now did he understand the full complexity of the problem.直到现在他才明白这一问题的全部复杂性。
• The complexity of the road map puzzled me.错综复杂的公路图把我搞糊涂了。

4 proprietorship   

n.所有（权）；所有权

参考例句：

• A sole proprietorship ends with the incapacity or death of the owner. 当业主无力经营或死亡的时候，这家个体企业也就宣告结束。 来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件
• This company has a proprietorship of the copyright. 这家公司拥有版权所有权。 来自辞典例句

5 assessment   

n.评价；评估；对财产的估价，被估定的金额

参考例句：

• This is a very perceptive assessment of the situation.这是一个对该情况的极富洞察力的评价。
• What is your assessment of the situation?你对时局的看法如何？

6 smoothly   

adv.平滑地，顺利地，流利地，流畅地

参考例句：

• The workmen are very cooperative,so the work goes on smoothly.工人们十分合作，所以工作进展顺利。
• Just change one or two words and the sentence will read smoothly.这句话只要动一两个字就顺了。

7 impetus   

n.推动，促进，刺激；推动力

参考例句：

• This is the primary impetus behind the economic recovery.这是促使经济复苏的主要动力。
• Her speech gave an impetus to my ideas.她的讲话激发了我的思绪。

8 collaboration   

n.合作，协作；勾结

参考例句：

• The two companies are working in close collaboration each other.这两家公司密切合作。
• He was shot for collaboration with the enemy.他因通敌而被枪毙了。

9 implementation   

n.实施，贯彻

参考例句：

• Implementation of the program is now well underway.这一项目的实施现在行情看好。

10 integration   

n.一体化，联合，结合

参考例句：

• We are working to bring about closer political integration in the EU.我们正在努力实现欧盟內部更加紧密的政治一体化。
• This was the greatest event in the annals of European integration.这是欧洲统一史上最重大的事件。

11 joint   

adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合

参考例句：

• I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
• We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。