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Fair value of net equity.

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The gain (loss) arising from the difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability extinguished and the measurement of the consideration paid (equity instruments issued) to the creditor. [Refer: Carrying amount [member]]

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The amount of assets representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognised. [Refer: Business combinations [member]]

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Investments - Schedule of Measurements of Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Details) - BRL (R$) R$ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jul. 20, 2023
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Bargain purchase		R$ 5	R$ 4
Goodwill				R$ 6
C E M I G Sim [Member]
IfrsStatementLineItems [Line Items]
Net equity of the Montes Claros solar plant	R$ 20
Added value (fair value - book value)	1
Fair value of net assets acquired	21
Goodwill	1
Consideration paid	R$ 20