NGE began its activity in Uruguay in 2018 with the Ferrocarril Central project, a 264km railway line connecting the UPM cellulose plant in Pasos de Los Toros to the Montevideo harbour. In this PPP (Public-Private Partnership), NGE took part in both the funding, with its subsidiary NGE CONCESSIONS and the construction of this major infrastructure project, involving many expertise of the Group such as earthworks, roads and utilities and railway. NGE’s presence in Uruguay demonstrates the Group’s capability to deliver large-scale projects to support sustainable mobility. It is NGE’s first public-private partnership outside of France.
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SACEEM
A leading Uruguayan company since 1951, SACEEM adopts a multi-expertise approach covering the fields of energy, water management, telecommunications, infrastructure and architecture.
With proven expertise in the design and delivery of complex projects, SACEEM is also active in public-private partnerships (PPP), notably through landmark projects such as Ruta 21 y 24, PPP Educativas II and the Proyecto Ferrocarril Central.
Also operating in Peru and Paraguay, the company has successfully completed more than 1,700 contracts and employs over 1,800 people.
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GRINOR
A subsidiary of the SACEEM Group, GRINOR specialises in road infrastructure and urban works.
The company stands out for its expertise in foundations, paving and public space maintenance, contributing to the modernisation of road networks and the improvement of urban environments across Uruguay.
With strong local roots and recognised technical know-how, GRINOR plays a key role in promoting sustainable territorial development and enhancing the quality of the country’s infrastructure.
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CARAMINER
Since 2019, Caraminer S.A. has been responsible for the railway maintenance of the Ferrocarril Central in Uruguay, as part of a public-private partnership (PPP) running until 2039. Formed within the Grupo Vía Central consortium — composed of Sacyr Concesiones, NGE Concessions, Saceem and Berkes — Caraminer provides preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across the 264 km railway line connecting Paso de los Toros to the Port of Montevideo.
Caraminer’s mission is to ensure safe operations, network reliability, and long-term infrastructure durability, serving the development of sustainable rail mobility in Uruguay.
