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Brazil approves Petrobras pipelines to cut industrial gas prices
The National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) approved a resolution that authorises the use of Petrobras’ pipelines to transport natural gas produced from the pre‑salt fields for direct sale to large industrial consumers. The measure is intended to increase gas supply and lower the price paid by industry, with the Ministry of Mines and Energy estimating a reduction of up to 50 % – from about US$12 per million BTU to US$5 per million BTU. Auctions of the gas will be run by the Brazilian Petroleum and Natural Gas Administration (PPSA), while the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) will set the payment terms for Petrobras. Minister Alexandre Silveira, who chairs the CNPE, said the policy will make infrastructure “better used for Brazil” and bring cheaper gas to base‑industry users. Industry groups welcomed the decision, saying it will improve competitiveness.
The resolution also creates a working group, GT‑GE, to monitor implementation and expects the first auction to take place in the last quarter of the year, with further auctions planned through 2030.
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Alexandre Silveira · Brazilian industrial sector · Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI) · Federação das Indústrias de Minas Gerais (Fiemg) · Ministry of Mines and Energy · Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) · National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) · National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) · Petrobras · Pre‑Salt Petroleum Administration (PPSA)
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fiemg said the decision advances competition for sectors such as steel, chemicals, food and beverage.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The resolution is expected to reduce industrial gas prices by up to 50%. gazeta24h.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · gazetamt.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The CNPE approved a resolution allowing the use of Petrobras pipelines for Union natural gas. gazeta24h.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · gazetamt.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tânia Santos of Fiemg noted that benefits depend on ANP regulation ensuring non‑discriminatory access.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The price of gas is projected to fall from US$12 per million BTU to US$5 per million BTU. gazeta24h.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · gazetamt.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Auctions of the gas will be conducted by the Pre‑Salt Petroleum Administration (PPSA). gazeta24h.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · gazetamt.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The ANP will set the payment to Petrobras for the use of its pipelines. gazeta24h.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · gazetamt.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Industry representatives welcomed the decision as beneficial for competitiveness. gazeta24h.com · reporterbrasilia.com.br · gazetamt.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The GT‑GE working group estimates the price reduction will be from US$12 to US$5 per million BTU. gazeta24h.com · gazetamt.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Minister Alexandre Silveira said the resolution will lower fuel costs for Brazil’s base‑industry sector. gazeta24h.com · gazetamt.com.br · reporterbrasilia.com.br