2026 Capacity Reserve Auction: Recent Discussions on the Auction
1. Background The 2nd and 3rd 2026 Capacity Reserve Auctions in the Form of Power (“LRCAP 2026”),, held on 18 and 20 March 2026, contracted approximately 19,479 MW of power, […]
MME publishes rules for Access Seasons under the National Policy on Access to the Transmission System
On 27 April 2026, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) published MME Normative Ordinance No. 129/2026 (“Ordinance”), following MME Public Consultation No. 217/2026. The regulation establishes the guidelines applicable […]
Energy Newsletter | March 2026
Our experts provide a comprehensive overview about news affecting projects, contracts, and investments in the sector. Read the full material:
Energy Transition Newsletter #5
January and February saw significant progress in Brazil’s energy transition, with developments in electricity, nuclear power, offshore energy, green hydrogen, and biofuels. Here are some of the key highlights: Read […]
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Brazilian Electric Sector: what changed in January and February 2026
January and February 2026 concentrated significant developments in the Brazilian electric sector: ANEEL approved the notices for the 2026 Capacity Reserve Auctions (LRCAP), advanced in the digitization of networks with […]
MME Ordinance No. 125/2026: Changes to LRCAP 2026
1. Introduction The 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction in the form of Power (“LRCAP 2026”) is intended for the contracting of power from new and existing natural gas-fired thermoelectric generation projects, […]
Energy Newsletter – December 2025
December 2025 marked significant advances in the Brazilian electricity sector with the establishment of the National Policy for Access to the Transmission System through Decree No. 12,772/2025, the completion of […]