Brazil industrial natural gas demand up 5.3% in 2025, outpacing thermoelectric growth

Brazil's industrial sector consumed 29.9 million cubic meters/day of natural gas in 2025, up 5.3% year-on-year, exceeding thermoelectric growth of 4.5%. Total consumption reached 54.46 million cubic meters/day, up 3.8%, driven by operational and environmental advantages, supply structure changes, and network expansion. This signals sustained industrial demand growth, potentially tightening domestic gas supply and influencing import needs.