Companhia Pernambucana de Gas
Active · Brazil
Source: World Bank Group
Copergas is the natural distribution utility of the northeastern state of Pernambuco. Created in 1992, the company started its commercial operations only in Jun. 1994, attending mostly industrial consumers, and distributing around 500,000 cubic meters of gas per day. Copergas is a joint-venture of Enron's subsidiary Gaspart (41.5%), the state-owned Petrobras' subsidiary Gaspetro (41.5%) and the st
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Natural Gas, Power Transmission, Government, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial
- Location
- Brazil
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- World Bank Group
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Description | Copergas is the natural distribution utility of the northeastern state of Pernambuco. Created in 1992, the company started its commercial operations only in Jun. 1994, attending mostly industrial consumers, and distributing around 500,000 cubic meters of gas per day. Copergas is a joint-venture of Enron's subsidiary Gaspart (41.5%), the state-owned Petrobras' subsidiary Gaspetro (41.5%) and the state of Pernambuco (17.8%). As of 2005, Enron was in the midst of liquidating its operations and distributing its assets to its creditors. The Brazilian subsidiary of the Japanese giant Mitsui concluded in May 2006 the acquisition of Gaspart from the Enron group, by US $250 million. In August 2016, Mitsui acquired a 49% stake in Gaspetro, increasing its stake in the project company to 61.8%. As of 2005, Enron was in the midst of liquidating its operations and distributing its assets to its creditors. Update for 2006: |
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Country | Brazil |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Power Transmission, Government, Manufacturing (Industrial), Power Generation (CCGT), Commercial |
Article published date | 2024-09-30 |
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