Itaipu Binacional received, on the morning of this Thursday (27), the Milestone Award, granted by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The recognition is considered one of the most important in the world in the field of engineering.
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The delivery ceremony took place in the Production Building auditorium, with the presence of directors and employees of the binational company and representatives of IEEE.
According to the IEEE, the recognition of the hydroelectric plant is based on Itaipu's contribution to the development of humanity. Currently, the plant holds the world record for energy production, recognized by the book Guinness.
Alberto Sanchez, president of IEEE Region 9 (which covers Latin America and the Caribbean), highlighted the positive impact not only for Brazilians and Paraguayans, but for the planet.
“In its 41 years of operation, Itaipu has prevented the emission of one hundred million tons of carbon into the atmosphere, which represents an enormous benefit for the world,” he said.
Renato Sacramento, Brazilian technical director, highlighted that the recognition increases the need for the company to apply excellent practices.
“It is an award for the historic work of Brazilians and Paraguayans who built this company and are now facing new challenges, such as the technological update of the hydroelectric plant,” he mentioned.
Itaipu at the Milestone Awards
Created by the IEEE History Committee, the Milestone Award has been in existence since 1983 and has recognized major projects such as the Panama Canal. Other achievements, such as the development of the first computing systems for space travel, are also on the list.
With 140 years of existence, IEEE is headquartered in the United States and is divided into ten geographic regions. According to the entity, the 9th Region, which includes Paraguay and Brazil, has 21,4 members, distributed in 36 sections.
(With information from Itaipu Binacional)
