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 […]
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, existing coal-fired projects, and the expansion of hydroelectric projects. The Guidelines and System for conducting the Auction were defined by the Ministry of Mines and […]
Newsletter O&G – December 2025: Permanent Offer, Gas Tariffs, Biomethane and Offshore Industry

December 2025 was marked by an intensification of regulatory activity in the oil, gas, biofuels and offshore industry sectors. Check out the main highlights from this edition of our Oil & Gas Newsletter: Read more:
O&G Newsletter – November 2025: Permanent Offer, CCUS, Natural Gas and Biofuels

November 2025 brought significant regulatory progress. Check out the main highlights of this edition of our Oil & Gas Newsletter: Read in full: