A significant development for Brazil’s energy sector, Auren Energia has set the stage for a transformative merger. The company’s board of directors has greenlit the issuance of R$5.2 billion ($928 million) in debentures. This financial maneuver aims to fund the acquisition of AES Brasil shares, a move that will reshape the country’s renewable energy landscape. […]
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