TBG initiates a market consultation process for the acquisition of natural gas
TBG initiates a market consultation process for the acquisition of natural gas
- Transportadora Brasileira Gasoduto Bolivia-Brasil (TBG), has started a market inquiry consultation process for the acquisition of natural gas from third parties for use in the natural gas pipeline transport system and also, natural gas for balancing the pipeline grid, according to the request for proposals on the company website - see: https://www.tbg.com.br/consulta-ao-mercado. Proposals from interested parties may be submitted until October 9th, with supply scheduled to begin on January 1st, 2024.
The gas used in the system is necessary for the operation and provision of transport services, including the gas fuel used in the company's transportation equipment. The balancing gas is important to rebalance the transport network when necessary.
Proposals must be sent to e-mail: comercial.proposta@tbg.com.br.
Inquiries and additional information about the process can be obtained by forwarding an e-mail to: comercial@tbg.com.br.
After receiving and analyzing the documentation received, TBG will announce the winning proponents according to the criteria set forth in the Request for Proposal.
Simplified Timetable:
| Stage | Start date | Final date |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation of proposals with contract minutes | 09/18/23 | 10/09/23 |
| Presentation of letter by TBG for recognition by the ANP | 09/25/23 | 09/29/23 |
| Evaluation and negotiation of contracts | 10/02/23 | 10/31/23 |
| Validation of results by the ANP | 10/31/23 | 11/07/23 |
| Approval of internal flow of all contracts by TBG | 10/31/23 | 11/29/23 |
| Signing of contacts | 11/30/23 | 12/05/23 |
| Start-up of gas supplies. | 01/01/24 |
More about TBG - TBG is the Brazilian company responsible for the uninterrupted transportation of natural gas to Brazil's main economic axis, delivering up to 30 million m³/day of fuel to the Center-West, Southeast and South regions of the country, which represent more of 50% of national GDP. TBG supplies natural gas to thermoelectric plants, refineries and seven regional gas distributors.