TBG secures gas transport contract to supply UTE Paulínia Verde with natural gas
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Gas · Country: Brazil · Announced: 2026-07-06
TBG signed a firm gas transport agreement with UTE Paulínia Verde in June 2026 to supply natural gas for the 12-unit thermoelectric plant. The UTE Paulínia Verde project, developed by a consortium including Orizon VR, Gera Energia, and Mercúrio Partners—each holding a one-third stake—will rely on TBG’s pipeline infrastructure for reliable gas delivery. Located in Paulínia, São Paulo state, the plant represents a strategic expansion of Brazil’s thermal generation capacity amid growing demand for flexible power sources. The consortium’s equal ownership structure ensures shared risk and operational alignment across the three developers. The contract formalizes a long-term supply commitment, securing feedstock for the plant’s 12 generating units.
Analysis
TBG signed a firm gas transport agreement with UTE Paulínia Verde in June 2026 to supply natural gas for the 12-unit thermoelectric plant located in Paulínia, São Paulo state, Brazil. The UTE Paulínia Verde project is developed by a consortium including Orizon VR, Gera Energia, and Mercúrio Partners, each holding a one-third stake. The contract formalizes a long-term supply commitment, securing feedstock for the plant's 12 generating units. The deal was announced on 2026-07-06, with the value not disclosed. The plant will rely on TBG's pipeline infrastructure for reliable gas delivery.
Key points
- 12-unit thermoelectric plant
- June 2026 agreement
- Paulínia, São Paulo state, Brazil location
- One-third stake held by each of Orizon VR, Gera Energia, and Mercúrio Partners
- 2026-07-06 announcement date
Counterparties
- Mercúrio Partners (Developer)
- Orizon VR (Developer)
- TBG (Supplier)
- UTE Paulínia Verde (Offtaker)
- Gera Energia (Developer)