On November 11, 2024, Petrobras announced the start of commercial operations for its Natural Gas Processing Unit (UPGN) in Rio de Janeiro, capable of processing 10.5 million m³/day of gas, with plans to double capacity to 21 million m³/day shortly. This move is expected to enhance Petrobras' competitiveness in the domestic gas market, with over 34 contracts signed in 2023 representing sales of more than 70 billion cubic meters by 2034.