Interações energéticas entre o Estado de Minas Gerais e o restante do Brasil: uma análise inter-regional de insumo-produto

Abstract

This paper analyses the interactions between the State of Minas Gerais and the rest of Brazil with regard to energy consumption. A hybrid interregional input-output model, by means of which energy intensity measures are computed, is used to undertake the analysis. The energy measures allow, for instance, to assess the degree in which a sector production in Minas Gerais impacts the energy consumption inside and outside the state. Also, the measures allow to assess the degree in which a sector production in the rest of Brazil (outside Minas Gerais) impacts energy consumption inside and outside the state. The analysis presents disaggregate information for 14 economic sectors, two spatial areas (Minas Gerais and the rest of Brazil), and one kind of energy use (total energy), thus allowing to trace an accurate portrait of interdependence patterns. A conclusion is that the methodology provides relevant information for the state managers/planners in the development of efficient strategies to guarantee energy supply.