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Brazil's recent changes to capacity auction rules are designed to benefit existing thermal power companies, particularly gas-fired plants, by easing gas transportation contracting requirements. Petrobras plans to offer 2.9 GW of thermal capacity in the upcoming auction scheduled for March 2025, which will include participation from various energy sources. Additionally, regulatory updates will enhance consumer influence on electricity tariffs starting January 2027, while the Proinfa program for alternative energy sources has been extended by up to 20 years.