Speaking on a late night interview show on S?o Paulo public television, Coelho Filho said the sale of Petroleo Brasileiro SA could take place some time in the future, according to a report on G1 website.

"I think it is going to happen. It is a way," G1 quoted Coelho Filho as saying.

Regarding the privatization of Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, the minister said the process will include Furnas Centrais El?tricas SA and Companhia Hidro El?trica do S?o Francisco SA, known was Chesf.

"We will privatize the holding company and affiliated units," Coelho Filho said during the TV broadcast, according to G1. In Congress, there is a reluctance regarding the privatization of both subsidiaries, G1 reported.

The ministry's press office did not have an immediate comment on Coelho Filho's remarks.