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The company purchased a block in the Paraná Basin at an ANP auction, increasing investments in natural gas in the region. CEO highlights importance of the concession.
One of the newcomers to the oil and gas auctions, blueshift acquired this Wednesday (13/12) a block in the Paraná Basin with the aim of exploring the potential for discovering natural gas, as informed by the company's CEO, Luciano Quadros.
The company acquired the block PAR-T-335 for R$ 210 thousand in 4th Cycle of the Permanent Concession Offer carried out by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) in Rio de Janeiro (check the broadcast and results). A blueshift is entering the market with strength and determination, seeking to take advantage of the available opportunities to expand its dominance in the oil and gas sector.
Blueshift and Exploration in the Paraná Basin
Blueshift is the gas investments de Quadros — engineer with experience at Odebrecht and Camargo Corrêa.
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The entrepreneur also works in energy generation. He is a partner in Beta Produtora de Energia, which is building a thermoelectric gas in Trombudo Central (SC).
UTE Trombudo (28 MW) was contracted in Reserve Auction of December 2021 and is scheduled for 2025.
Quadros says that, in the Paraná Basin, the company's plan is to explore the concession keeping an eye on opportunities to Monetization of eventual gas discoveries both in the thermoelectric segment (generation at the wellhead) and sale to distributors or industries on the free market.
Today, the company operates in the Brazilian market through gas import. The Trombudo UTE was designed to import natural gas liquefied (LNG). A distribution center will be built on site.
Blueshift seeks authorization from the ANP to act as LNG distributor on a small scale.
The company also has an agreement with YPFB to import of gas from Bolivia, in the incorruptible modality; and tries to get an LNG distribution project from Argentina's onshore production off the ground.
Blueshift’s Performance in the Gas Market
Blueshift, led by CEO Quadros, is intensifying its presence in oil and gas auctions, mainly in the Paraná Basin. The company's focus is the exploration of concessions and the monetization of natural gas discoveries.
Furthermore, the company is investing in gas thermoelectric projects, such as UTE Trombudo, which was contracted through the Capacity Reserve Auction and is scheduled to begin operations in 2025.
Regarding gas distribution, Blueshift is seeking authorization from the ANP to act as a small-scale LNG distributor, in addition to having agreements to import gas from Bolivia and Argentina.
With ambitious plans to actively participate in the gas market, Blueshift has stood out as a promising newcomer in the energy sector, bringing innovation and investments in natural gas and its different distribution and monetization modalities.
Blueshift and the Importance of Liquefied Natural Gas
Blueshift, through its CEO Quadros, is focused on expanding its operations in the gas market, mainly with regard to liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company is involved in LNG import projects from Bolivia and Argentina, aiming to distribute and monetize this resource.
Additionally, Blueshift is seeking authorization from the ANP to act as a small-scale LNG distributor in the Brazilian market. The company is also investing in gas thermoelectric projects, such as UTE Trombudo, which was contracted through the Capacity Reserve Auction and is scheduled to begin operations in 2025.
With the growing importance of liquefied natural gas in the energy market, Blueshift is consolidating itself as a prominent newcomer, bringing innovation and investment opportunities in gas, both in energy generation and in the distribution and monetization of this resource.
Source: EPBR
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