<article><p class="lead">Brazil's hydrocarbons regulator ANP approved the start of an open season for 2022-2026 capacity on natural gas pipeline operator TBG's 2,593km (1,610mi) Bolivia-Brasil pipeline (Gasbol).</p><p>TBG is now responsible for conducting the rest of the process, following the rules determined by ANP, and should release an open call for gas shippers soon.</p><p>The period for shippers to file notifications of interest in the open season will start on 17 January and will be done on the unified capacity platform (POC) website.</p><p>Shippers will be able to transport up to 18mn m³/d in fixed daily volumes.</p><p>The new contracts will replace <a href="https://direct.argusmedia.com/newsandanalysis/article/2281677">last December's short-term capacity deals</a>, which were granted while waiting for ANP to approve the four-year access open season.</p><p class="bylines">By Rebecca Gompertz</p></article>
