The Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis (ANP) is Brazil's federal regulator for oil, natural gas, and biofuels. In the gas-to-power value chain, ANP governs transport pipelines, processing facilities, and LNG terminals, directly affecting fuel security for gas turbine power projects.

Strategic Milestones:

• Lei 14.134 (New Gas Law): Mandated with transitioning Brazil's monopolistic midstream into a competitive, open-access market.
• LNG Terminal Third-Party Access (July 2026): Approved a landmark framework ending unilateral gatekeeping at regasification terminals (including Bahia, Guanabara, Sergipe, and Barcarena), enabling third-party IPPs and trading desks to secure terminal capacity (news-3216295).
• Regulatory Alignment: Increasingly coordinates with aneel to align midstream fuel bankability with power market capacity auctions, providing structured recourse for developers.