Gás de Minas Gerais

What Gás de Minas Gerais does

Gás de Minas Gerais (Gasmig), officially Companhia de Gás de Minas Gerais, is a state-owned natural gas distribution utility operating under the indirect administration of the Government of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and is part of Grupo Cemig. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Belo Horizonte, the company distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, vehicular (GNV), and thermoelectric customers across Minas Gerais under ANP Authorization n° 836 and tariff regulation by SEDE-MG. Its core technology consists of an underground pipeline network using steel and high-density polyethylene (PEAD) pipes with pressure control systems and compressor stations, complemented by a virtual pipeline offering: Compressed Natural Gas (GNC) at 250 bar (270x volume reduction) and Liquefied Natural Gas (GNL) cryogenically cooled to -162°C (600x volume reduction), both delivered via tanker trucks to areas outside the pipeline footprint. Technical losses reported at 0.0008% in 2018 with no fugitive emissions, and the company reported 1,300 days without workplace accidents with sick leave.

Gasmig operates five core product lines: piped natural gas distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial users; vehicular natural gas (GNV) supplied through a network of fuel stations and four interstate corridors (BH-Rio via BR-040, Fernão Dias BR-381, Vitória via BR-381/262, Rio-Bahia via BR-116/381); CNG/LNG virtual pipeline supply to remote industrial and station clients; cogeneration and thermoelectric gas supply (including Termelétrica de Juiz de Fora at 87 MW and Usina Termelétrica Aureliano Chaves at 226 MW); and biomethane (biometano) from biogas sources acquired through public tenders. The business model is usage-based regulated tariffs across tiered consumption bands, with residential/commercial rates frozen until February 2026 and additional fiscal loadings of PIS (1.65%), COFINS (7.60%), and ICMS (12-18%). Supporting infrastructure includes the GASMIG Atende digital self-service portal and 24/7 call center (117). The company sold 1.104 billion m³ of natural gas in 2018, employs 251-500 people, and operates regional offices in Ipatinga, Poços de Caldas, Juiz de Fora, Contagem, and Divinópolis.

Name

Gás de Minas Gerais

Legal name

Companhia de Gás de Minas Gerais

Website

https://gasmig.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Gás de Minas Gerais (Gasmig) is a state-owned natural gas distribution utility under Grupo Cemig, serving residential, commercial, industrial, vehicular, and thermoelectric customers across Minas Gerais, Brazil, via pipeline networks and CNG/LNG virtual pipeline solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Gas Distribution

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (2212), Natural Gas Distribution (221210), Natural Gas Distribution (22121)

SIC

Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Mains (Distribution Pipelines) (EUAJABAA)

Keywords

• Natural gas distribution
• Pipeline infrastructure
• Compressed natural gas
• Vehicle natural gas
• Biomethane supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Agostinho

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Natural Gas Distribution Tariffs: Gasmig generates revenue through regulated gas distribution tariffs charged to customers based on consumption volumes. Tariffs vary by customer segment (residential, commercial, industrial) and consumption tier. The company also operates under regulatory framework set by Secretaria de Estado de Desenvolvimento Econômico (SEDE).
2. CNG/GNL Supply: Revenue from compressed natural gas (GNC) and liquefied natural gas (GNL) supply to industrial clients and CNG vehicle fuel stations not directly connected to pipeline networks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gasmig is the state-owned natural gas distribution utility of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It delivers natural gas through an underground pipeline network and via virtual pipelines (compressed natural gas/ GNC at 250 bar and liquefied natural gas/ GNL at -162°C) to residential, commercial, industrial, vehicular (GNV), thermoelectric and biomethane customers. The company also sells biomethane (biometano), offers cogeneration solutions, and runs the Gasmig Atende digital customer portal.

Product overview

Gasmig (Companhia de Gás de Minas Gerais) operates as a state-owned natural gas distribution utility offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy products and services. The core offering is piped natural gas distribution across Minas Gerais, serving residential, commercial, and industrial segments. The product portfolio includes: (1) Core Natural Gas Distribution via pipeline networks; (2) GNV (Natural Gas for Vehicles) with conversion kits and refueling infrastructure; (3) GNC (Compressed Natural Gas) and GNL (Liquefied Natural Gas) for areas beyond pipeline reach; (4) Cogeneration and Thermoelectric services for power generation; (5) Biomethane for renewable energy applications. Supporting infrastructure includes the GASMIG Atende digital customer portal for account management and bill payment, distribution network mapping tools, and the GNV Corridors project expanding refueling infrastructure along major highways. The company operates under regulatory authorization from Brazil's ANP (Agência Nacional do Petróleo) and is expanding into sustainable energy with biomethane initiatives and partnerships with vehicle manufacturers like IVECO for natural gas transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Gas Distribution Core regulated natural gas distribution service that delivers pipeline gas to residential, commercial, industrial, vehicular and thermoelectric customers across the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, operated under ANP Authorization No. 836.
• Residential Gas Supply Natural gas supply service for residential customers, providing gas for cooking, water heating, climate control, pool heating, saunas and fireplaces through the piped network, with tiered monthly tariffs regulated by SEDE-MG.
• Commercial Gas Supply Natural gas supply for commercial establishments — bakeries, restaurants, hotels, laundries, hospitals, gyms and supermarkets — with tiered tariff structures and dedicated commercial account management.
• Industrial Gas Supply Natural gas distribution for industrial clients with volume-based tariffs and supply options including pipeline delivery, compressed natural gas (GNC) and liquefied natural gas (GNL) modalities.
• GNV (Natural Gas Vehicle) Compressed natural gas for vehicle use, providing an eco-friendly automotive fuel with up to 60% cost savings vs. gasoline, distributed through Gasmig's refueling station network for individual drivers, fleets and public transport operators.
• GNC (Compressed Natural Gas) Compressed natural gas supplied at 250 bar pressure to industrial clients and fuel stations not connected to the pipeline network, delivered via specialized road trailers as a virtual pipeline solution.
• GNL (Liquefied Natural Gas) Liquefied natural gas service using a cryogenic process that cools gas to -162°C, enabling optimized logistics delivery to areas distant from pipeline networks (volume reduction of 600x).
• Thermoelectric Service Natural gas supply for thermoelectric power generation, including dedicated service to Termelétrica de Juiz de Fora (87 MW capacity) and Usina Termelétrica Aureliano Chaves in Ibirité (226 MW capacity).
• Cogeneration Combined heat and power (cogeneration) service using natural gas for industrial clients seeking energy efficiency improvements and reduced process energy costs.
• Biomethane (Biometano) Supply Renewable natural gas (biomethane/biometano) sourced from biogas producers via public calls and certified-origin guarantees, offered to industrial, vehicular and municipal-transport customers seeking decarbonized gas supply.
• GASMIG Atende Portal Digital customer service portal (web + Android mobile app) that allows customers to view and pay bills, submit meter readings, open service requests and manage their gas accounts end-to-end.

Quantifiable outcome

• Total natural gas commercialized: 1.104 billion m³ in 2018
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, regional and minor.

• Grupo SADA, Energia Livre Cemig, and LogásmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Pioneering initiative for heavy transport decarbonization integrating CNV use and 100% renewable energy infrastructure to create low-carbon logistics model in Minas Gerais.
• Gás VerdecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2025Biomethane (biogas) supplier providing Certified Origin Guarantees (CGOB) for decarbonized operations. Supplies biomethane to Cedro Mineração's heavy fleet via Gasmig-supplied CNV stations.
• Prefeitura de Juiz de ForaregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025Cooperation agreement for GNV/Biometano micro-bus pilot in Juiz de Fora public transportation, with technical support from Gasmig and UFJF through Critt for energy efficiency analysis.
• MarcopoloregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025Vehicle manufacturer partner for GNV/Biometano micro-bus development for Juiz de Fora pilot operation.
• Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025Academic partner providing technical monitoring through 'Ótima energia' and Critt research center for energy efficiency analysis in Juiz de Fora.
• GeoMitmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2025Joint venture between Gasmig (through Grupo Cemig) and GeoMit for biomethane supply project in Triângulo Mineiro region. Project to provide renewable natural gas to Gasmig's distribution network.
• Prefeitura de Belo Horizonte (PBH/Sumob)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2025Collaboration for first 100% GNV/Biometano micro-bus operation in Belo Horizonte. Sumob coordinates routes for Volare/Agramotors vehicles operating in the city's Supplemental Transport system.
• Volare/AgramotorsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2025Manufacturer of Volare Fly 10 GV 100% GNV/Biometano micro-bus for Belo Horizonte public transportation pilot. Vehicle homologated under ABNT-NBR 15570.
• IVECOmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2025Partnership for promoting natural gas (GNV) and biometano use in Minas Gerais transportation sector for cargo and passenger transport. Combines Gasmig's 'Corredores de GNV' infrastructure program with IVECO's 'Alternative Power' vehicle development initiative. IVECO is the world's largest supplier of natural gas vehicles.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Comgás: Companhia de Gás de São Paulo, the largest natural gas distribution utility in Brazil, serving São Paulo state. Directly comparable as a state-level piped gas distributor with residential, commercial, industrial, vehicular (GNV), and cogeneration segments under similar ANP/SDE regulatory framework.
• Bahiagás: Companhia de Gás da Bahia, the natural gas distribution utility for the state of Bahia. Directly comparable state-level gas distributor with residential, commercial, industrial, and vehicular segments, connected to Gasmig via the planned Rio-Bahia GNV corridor (BR-116/381).
• ES Gás: Companhia de Gás do Espírito Santo, the natural gas distributor serving Espírito Santo state. Direct peer as a state-level distribution utility in the same Southeast Brazil region, connected to Gasmig via the Vitória GNV corridor (BR-381/262).
• CEG: Companhia Distribuidora de Gás do Rio de Janeiro, the natural gas distribution utility serving Rio de Janeiro state. Comparable state-level gas distributor connected to Gasmig via the BH-Rio GNV corridor (BR-040).

Regional players

• Sulgás: Companhia de Gás do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, the natural gas distribution utility for Rio Grande do Sul. Comparable regional gas distribution utility with similar product mix (residential, commercial, industrial, vehicular, cogeneration) but operating in the South region rather than Southeast.
• SCGás: Companhia de Gás de Santa Catarina, natural gas distributor for Santa Catarina state. Comparable state-level gas utility with similar service segments and regulatory framework, though operating in a smaller, more industrial-focused market.
• MSGás: Companhia de Gás de Mato Grosso do Sul, the natural gas distributor for Mato Grosso do Sul. Comparable state-level gas distribution utility with similar product offerings (piped gas, GNV, cogeneration) and regulatory framework, though serving a different, more agro-industrial region.

Broad incumbents

• NTS (Nova Transportadora do Sudeste): Natural gas transmission pipeline operator in Southeast Brazil. Adjacent peer as the upstream gas transmission infrastructure provider that feeds Gasmig's distribution network; while not a direct competitor, NTS operates in the same natural gas value chain in the same geography.
• TAG (Transportadora Associada de Gás): Major natural gas transmission pipeline operator in Brazil, part of the Engie/CDC group. Adjacent infrastructure peer operating upstream of distribution utilities like Gasmig in Brazil's gas value chain.
• Petrobras: Brazil's state-controlled oil and gas major, an upstream gas producer and supplier that feeds into Gasmig's distribution network. Indirectly comparable as a dominant player in Brazil's natural gas value chain upstream of Gasmig's distribution franchise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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