Brazil's Aneel Advances R$308M for Amazon Thermal Fuel Stocks Amid Drought

Brazil's energy regulator Aneel approved R$308.4 million in advance payments to three generators in Amazonas to build fuel stocks totaling 42.36 million liters, mitigating supply risks in isolated systems during an El Niño-driven drought. The measure is a precautionary step to prevent blackouts in areas not connected to the national grid. The repayment terms and exact generators are undisclosed, but the move signals heightened drought risk in the region.