CNPE authorizes auction in Mero, Atapu and Tupi

247 - The National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) authorized this Wednesday (1st) the holding of an unprecedented auction in three of the most strategic pre-salt fields: Mero, Atapu and Tupi. The measure will allow the transfer to private investors of the Union's rights and obligations in these agreements, with estimated revenue of R$ 14,8 billion as early as 2025.

According to information from Valor EconômicoThe operation will be conducted by Pré-Sal Petróleo (PPSA), a state-owned company linked to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME). The funds have already been incorporated into the government's bimonthly revenue and expenditure report, which reinforces the expectation of a direct impact on the Union's coffers next year.

Historic auction in the pre-salt region.

This will be the first auction in the country involving the transfer of rights and obligations of the Union in Production Individualization Agreements (AIPs). The CNPE (National Energy Policy Council) defined the rules, technical parameters, and the minimum price that PPSA (Petrobras Production and Energy Company) must adopt in the bidding process.

The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, highlighted the importance of the decision:

 “This is the first time the Union has transferred rights and obligations from Production Individualization Agreements. And it does so transparently, with clear rules and technical and economic parameters defined by the CNPE. With the approval of this measure, we strengthen governance over pre-salt resources, increase transparency in the bidding process, and ensure greater efficiency in the management of the Union's strategic assets.”

Next Steps

PPSA will be responsible for conducting the bidding process and will publish the minimum bid values ​​in a tender notice. The expectation is that the bidding will generate strong interest from the sector, considering the importance of the Mero, Atapu, and Tupi fields, located in highly productive areas and already operated by large international consortia.

The authorization marks a new stage in the pre-salt exploration policy, allowing greater participation of private capital while preserving the Union's governance over strategic assets.