Energy Transition Newsletter: ANP, EPE, and ANEEL drive biofuels, hydrogen, and electricity sectors in the last quarter
Editorial The last quarter was a period of significant activity regarding the energy transition agenda across the biofuels, hydrogen, and carbon sectors. The ANP (National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels) held a public consultation on specifications for marine fuels, including rules for the voluntary use of renewable components. Furthermore, ANP Resolution No. 1,006/2026 […]
Oil & Gas Newsletter – September 2026
Editorial September was marked by important regulatory updates in the O&G sector. ANP opened a public consultation to regulate experimental regulatory environments, and published a resolution establishing differentiated treatment for micro and small enterprises in the agency’s inspection activities. In the upstream segment, ANP approved the nomination of new exploratory blocks for possible inclusion in […]
Oil & Gas Newsletter | August 2026
Editorial August 2026 was marked by important regulatory developments and points of concern in the O&G sector. In the upstream segment, the ANP announced the sectors that will be offered in the 6th Cycle of the Permanent Offer under the Concession Regime and in the 4th Cycle of the Permanent Offer under the Production Sharing […]
Brazil’s Oil & Gas Market: a regulatory overview for July 2026
Editorial July 2026 brought significant developments across Brazil’s oil and gas industry. In the exploration and production segment, the ANP launched a public consultation to revise the criteria governing the distribution of royalties to municipalities affected by oil and natural gas loading and offloading facilities. In addition, the Federal Government maintained the exceptional export tax […]
Energy Transition Newsletter: MME and ANP drive sector developments in May and June 2026
Editorial During May and June 2026, the renewable energy sector was characterised by initiatives aimed at developing new technologies and broadening the institutional base for the energy transition in Brazil. In this context, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) appointed the members of the Executive Committee of the National Geothermal Energy Programme, which is […]
O&G Newsletter | June 2026: Equatorial Margin, LNG Terminals, and other highlights
Editorial June 2026 was marked by significant regulatory developments in the oil, natural gas and fuels sectors. In the upstream segment, particular attention is drawn to the studies approved by the ANP for the potential offering of new exploration blocks in the Equatorial Margin. Additionally, the STF reaffirmed the constitutionality of the regulation exempting all-electric […]
Royalties, subsidies, and new rules for the O&G sector: what you need to know about May’s changes
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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; […]