Keep working

Analyzing the results achieved in 2011, I notice that continuity is perhaps the word that most sums up everything we did in this period. I do not mean continuity of inaction, but the continuity of production, to move on, to win stages, adding results.

Regarding the target activities, we continue to fulfill our institutional mission, efficiently coordinating the operation of the BIPS and ensuring energy supply with security, at the lowest cost. Large projects of the Operator were continued in 2011, preparing the system so that our mission can be performed more effectively in the future. Among these projects, I highlight the analysis of the supply conditions to the World Cup 2014 Host Cities; the assessment of compliance of the basic projects of Madeira River to the operational requirements set in the bidding documents, essential for the integration into the BIPS; the implementation activities of ONS Power Management Network (REGER); the adoption of a regular cycle of review of all Grid Procedures with the participation of Agents; and the work of technical groups responsible for studying the actions and measures for the implementation of projects already defined and operational measures necessary to ensure the supply to various states. In particular, there was given a different treatment to facilities that are considered strategic, in order to minimize the effects of multiple contingencies on the transmission system. All are long-term projects that extend beyond the borders of the calendar year.

From a corporate perspective, the projects continue to be developed to allow, in the short term, the Operator moving to the new facilities in Florianopolis, Recife and in Rio de Janeiro. Regarding personnel management, we continue to invest in improving technical capacity and human development, always creating opportunities for people to participate in the definition of initiatives that have direct impact on their lives, aiming at the sustainability of the organization.

For the good results presented in this Annual Report, we had the necessary and valuable collaboration of all institutions responsible for managing the electricity sector: the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency and other regulatory agencies, the Energy Research Company, the Electric Power Commercialization Chamber, the State Departments of Energy, each of the 282 associate members and associations that represent them.

In addition to the constant improvement of external integration, it is in internal integration that we find justification for the long journey of success that has marked the history of ONS. Dedication and commitment with the results of all that are part of the Operator, along with the daily practice of our values, are the fuel that moves us forward.

To all these institutions that represent the main pillars of the Brazilian electric sector, to people that are part of them and to our workforce, our thanks, on behalf of ONS Board of Directors.

Hermes J. Chipp
ONS General Director