ANP reports broad support for proposed Gas Release program

Brazil’s regulator published feedback from a consultation on a program intended to reduce concentration in the natural-gas market.

ANP reports broad support for proposed Gas Release program

Brazil’s regulator published feedback from a consultation on a program intended to reduce concentration in the natural-gas market.

Consultation draws 655 contributions

ANP released its report on 5 October after a 45-day consultation that ran from 14 August to 28 September. Forty form responses generated 655 contributions on the draft Gas Release program.

Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP)

Most participants backed the idea

The agency said 43 of 49 participants, or 88%, supported establishing the program; 35 supporters also proposed adjustments. The report summarizes consultation views and does not mean the proposed rules have been adopted.

Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP)