The Boaventura Energy Complex in Itaboraí (RJ), where the UPGN is located. Credit: Petrobas.

Petrobras has commenced commercial operations of its natural gas processing unit (UPGN) at the Boaventura Energy Complex.

The first module, with the capacity to process 10.5 million cubic metres per day (mcm/d), is now operational. The second module, expected to be operational by year-end, will double the processing capacity to 21mcm/d, further strengthening Brazil’s gas supply.

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The Boaventura UPGN aims to increase the domestic supply of natural gas, reducing reliance on imports.

The unit processes raw gas into derivatives such as natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and C5+, used in petrochemicals and fuel production.

This initiative aligns with Petrobras’ strategy to focus on the domestic market.

The natural gas processed at the Boaventura UPGN is part of the Rota 3 Integrated Project, a component of the Santos Basin Integrated Gas Flow System.

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This system facilitates the flow from fields like Tupi, Búzios and Sapinhoá, enhancing the supply of gas from the pre-salt Santos Basin to the Brazilian market.

Petrobras director of industrial processes and products William França said: “The commercial launch of the Boaventura UPGN marks the beginning of an integrated project with high operational complexity, which ranges from exploration to delivery at the UPGN exit and reaffirms our firm purpose of offering a greater volume of gas to the national market.

“These are new infrastructures with a capacity of up to 18mcm/d in outflow, and up to 21mcm/d in processing, contributing to the country’s development and preserving the company’s financial sustainability.”

Petrobras has also entered into contracts with Gerdau and Sulgás to supply natural gas in a free trading environment.

These contracts cater to the speciality steel production unit in Charqueadas and the Riograndense long steel production plant in Sapucaia do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.

This agreement marks a significant transition for a client from the captive industrial market to the free market in Rio Grande do Sul.

Petrobras is leading in adopting this trading model, following the approval of new rules by the regulatory agency AGERGS and the state government.