The press office of Brazil's President Michel Temer said on Sunday that Wellington Moreira Franco, currently the secretary of the presidency, will take over as energy minister, replacing departing Fernando Coelho Filho. Ferreira said Franco has the political strength necessary to help approve the bill, which he expects to pass still this year despite turbulence related to the general elections.

(Reporting by Rodrigo Viga Gaier; Writing by Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)