Novonor-led consortium wins Rota dos Sertões auction
A consortium formed by the company Novonor, the asset manager Galapagos Capital, and the Portuguese construction company Mota-Engil recently won the "Rota dos Sertões" auction. The group will be responsible for the administration and modernization of important road sections, marking a significant step for the infrastructure sector in Brazil.
The auction victory represents the return of Novonor, formerly Odebrecht, to the public concessions market. Through its subsidiary Nova Infra Invest, the company seeks to rebuild its presence in major national projects. The partnership with Mota-Engil, one of Europe's largest construction companies, brings technical expertise and financial stability to the project.
The concession contract provides for heavy investments in the maintenance and expansion of the roads that make up the Rota dos Sertões. The main objective is to improve road safety and the efficiency of cargo and passenger transport in the region. These improvements are fundamental for better integrating rural areas with urban and commercial centers.
In addition to the success in this dispute, the consortium has already expressed interest in participating in new infrastructure auctions in the near future. The companies' strategy is to take advantage of the federal government's concession schedule to expand their asset portfolio, focusing especially on highways and logistics.
Industry experts believe that the entry of new competitive consortia is positive for the Brazilian economy. With more companies bidding for these projects, the expectation is that the quality of services provided to drivers will increase, while the government manages to attract private capital for essential national development works.