MPX Energia reported strong financial results in 4Q12 and full year 2012. Net operating revenues increased 413.5% in 4Q12 and 191.7% for the full year driven by the beginning of commercial operations of several power plants totaling 1,058 MW. Operating expenses decreased 18.4% in 4Q12 due to optimization of the corporate structure and reduction in bonus payments. Key events in the quarter included the start of commercial gas production in the Parnaiba Basin reaching 2.1 million cubic meters per day.