- Eight thermoelectric plants contracted in the LRCAP 2026 auction covering natural gas and mineral coal units.
- Estimated annual fixed revenue from the awards is ~R$4 billion; the thermoelectric park totals 4.9 GW, roughly enough for 21 million households.
- Required next steps: sign CRCAPs, prove firm fuel supply per MME ordinances, and meet ONS operational and performance requirements.
Auction result
Petrobras contracted eight thermoelectric plants in the Capacity Reserve Auction (LRCAP 2026) held by ANEEL and CCEE with technical support from EPE; the auction procured firm power for the National Interconnected System (SIN) covering natural gas and mineral coal thermoelectric units and hydro expansions per MME guidelines.
Financials
The awards imply estimated annual fixed revenue of approximately R$4 billion, securing remuneration for asset availability during the contracting period.
Next steps
Required regulatory and operational steps include signing Capacity Reserve Contracts (CRCAP), proving firm fuel supply according to MME ordinances, and meeting operational and performance requirements set by the National Electric System Operator (ONS).
Thermoelectric portfolio
Petrobras’ thermoelectric park comprises 13 plants (12 currently contracted under their product periods) with total capacity of 4.9 GW, roughly sufficient to supply about 21 million households.
