Brazil Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Brazil generated 54.9 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 7.3% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 29th largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through April 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Brazil generated 54.9 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 7.3% of Brazil's electricity in 2025.
- Brazil was the 29th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Brazil's gas generation in 2025 was 8% lower than in 2020, when it was 59.5 TWh.
- Brazil's gas generation in 2025 was 31% lower than in 2015, when it was 79.5 TWh.
- Brazil's gas generation peaked at 87.0 TWh in 2021.
- Brazil's gas share in 2025 was below the world share of 21.7%.
- Brazil had 19.5 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Brazil emitted 32.9 MtCO2 in 2025, 40% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 54.9 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Brazil's electricity | 7.3% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 29 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 19.5 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 32.9 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 TWh |
| 1986 | 0 TWh |
| 1987 | 0 TWh |
| 1988 | 0 TWh |
| 1989 | 220 GWh |
| 1990 | 330 GWh |
| 1991 | 370 GWh |
| 1992 | 390 GWh |
| 1993 | 390 GWh |
| 1994 | 480 GWh |
| 1995 | 560 GWh |
| 1996 | 970 GWh |
| 1997 | 1.18 TWh |
| 1998 | 1.32 TWh |
| 1999 | 2.65 TWh |
| 2000 | 4.07 TWh |
| 2001 | 9.92 TWh |
| 2002 | 12.4 TWh |
| 2003 | 13.1 TWh |
| 2004 | 19.3 TWh |
| 2005 | 18.8 TWh |
| 2006 | 18.3 TWh |
| 2007 | 15.5 TWh |
| 2008 | 28.8 TWh |
| 2009 | 13.3 TWh |
| 2010 | 36.5 TWh |
| 2011 | 25.1 TWh |
| 2012 | 46.8 TWh |
| 2013 | 69.0 TWh |
| 2014 | 81.1 TWh |
| 2015 | 79.5 TWh |
| 2016 | 56.5 TWh |
| 2017 | 65.6 TWh |
| 2018 | 54.6 TWh |
| 2019 | 66.0 TWh |
| 2020 | 59.5 TWh |
| 2021 | 87.0 TWh |
| 2022 | 42.1 TWh |
| 2023 | 38.6 TWh |
| 2024 | 48.8 TWh |
| 2025 | 54.9 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | Brazil | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1986 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1987 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1988 | 0.0% | n/a |
| 1989 | 0.1% | n/a |
| 1990 | 0.2% | n/a |
| 1991 | 0.2% | n/a |
| 1992 | 0.2% | n/a |
| 1993 | 0.2% | n/a |
| 1994 | 0.2% | n/a |
| 1995 | 0.2% | n/a |
| 1996 | 0.3% | n/a |
| 1997 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 1998 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 1999 | 0.8% | n/a |
| 2000 | 1.2% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 3.0% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 3.6% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 3.6% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 5.0% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 4.7% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 4.4% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 3.5% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 6.2% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 2.9% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 7.1% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 4.7% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 8.5% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 12.1% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 13.7% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 13.7% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 9.8% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 11.1% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 9.1% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 10.4% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 9.5% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 13.3% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 6.2% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 5.5% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 6.5% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 7.3% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54.9 TWh | 7.3% | 21.7% | 19.5 GW | 32.9 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 48.8 TWh | 6.5% | 22.1% | 17.8 GW | 29.2 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 38.6 TWh | 5.5% | 22.5% | 17.8 GW | 23.1 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 42.1 TWh | 6.2% | 22.8% | 17.6 GW | 25.3 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 87.0 TWh | 13.3% | 23.2% | 17.1 GW | 52.1 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 59.5 TWh | 9.5% | 23.8% | 15.7 GW | 35.7 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 66.0 TWh | 10.4% | 23.8% | 14.1 GW | 39.6 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 54.6 TWh | 9.1% | 23.5% | 13.4 GW | 32.8 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 65.6 TWh | 11.1% | 23.5% | 13.0 GW | 39.3 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 56.5 TWh | 9.8% | 23.7% | 14.2 GW | 33.9 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Brazil
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through April 2026Monthly statistics through April 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-05 | 2.62 TWh |
| 2024-06 | 2.84 TWh |
| 2024-07 | 3.93 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 4.66 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 6.22 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 6.61 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 4.75 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 4.30 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 3.66 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 2.92 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 2.97 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 3.23 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 3.34 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 3.83 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 5.74 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 5.98 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 4.94 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 6.55 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 6.71 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 4.97 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 5.33 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 4.12 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 5.25 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 3.94 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of April 2026. Monthly figures for Brazil can differ slightly from the annual totals.