Stay up to date on key energy transition developments
Key highlights of this edition: • Progress in energy planning with the PDE 2035, PNE 2055 and National Energy Transition Plan; • Regulation of offshore wind and guidelines for area allocation and permitting; • Guidelines for hydraulic storage and resumption of hydropower studies; • Creation of a working group on advanced nuclear reactors in Brazil; […]
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, with estimated obligations of R$ 517 billion in fixed revenue over contracts of up to 15 years. The auction, conducted by National Electric Energy Agencu […]
ANP launches new cycles of the Permanent Offer
On May 22, 2026, the ANP (National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels) published the schedules for the sixth cycle of the Permanent Offer under the Concession Regime (OPC) and the fourth cycle of the Permanent Offer under the Production Sharing Regime (OPP). Regarding the sixth cycle of the OPC, a total of 495 […]
From pre-salt to biomethane: what changed in the O&G sector in April?
Fifteen new exploratory blocks, an unprecedented decarbonization target for natural gas, and a new regulatory framework for fuel subsidies: April 2026 concentrated some of the most relevant decisions in the oil and gas sector in recent months. Our experts highlight the inclusion of 15 new Pre-Salt blocks in the Permanent Offer (OPP) in the Campos […]
Our Oil, Gas & Offshore Industry team was recognized by Marine Money
We were recognized with the 2025 Public Debt Deal of the Year award for the project bond related to Yinson’s FPSO Maria Quitéria. The US$1.17 billion transaction was a milestone for the market, combining the largest volume, lowest cost, and longest term ever recorded in a cross-border structure of this type, while also reinforcing the […]
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 the full material:
O&G Newsletter – February 2026: ANP, Pre-Salt, Biomethane, and Decarbonization
February 2026 saw a number of significant regulatory developments affecting the oil, natural gas, and offshore industries. From the revision of rules governing the assignment of E&P contracts to new resolutions on decarbonization and biomethane, the month demands the attention of all industry stakeholders. Check out the main highlights: • Assignment of E&P contracts: ANP […]
O&G Newsletter – January 2026: Permanent Production Sharing Offer, Decommissioning, CGOB, and Biorefinery
January 2026 marks significant advances in the consolidation of the regulatory framework for the oil and gas sector in Brazil, with emphasis on the expansion of the Permanent Pre-Salt Production Sharing Offer and advances in the natural gas market. Check out the main highlights of this edition of our Oil & Gas Newsletter: Read in […]