Energy storage advances on two regulatory fronts in Brazil: aneel deliberates on rules applicable to battery energy storage systems and mme publishes guidelines for the first two battery auctions
See also our previous update on the initial developments relating to energy storage and the Public Consultation conducted by the MME on the subject. MME Public Hearing No. 202/2025LRCAP 2026 […]
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, […]
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) […]
CADE uses its call-in powers to review transactions in digital markets and address new forms of concentration
On 12 May 2026, at the 265th Judgment Session of the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), the Brazilian antitrust authority took a significant step regarding transactions involving the digital […]
Government Updates the Regulation of the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet and Expands the Obligations of Digital Platforms
On May 20, 2026, Decree No. 12,975/2026 (“Decree”) was enacted, updating the regulation of the Brazilian Civil Rights Framework for the Internet (Law No. 12,965/2014). The Decree aligns with the […]
Brazil refines its leniency framework under the anti-corruption law in light of M&A transactions
1. Introduction In M&A transactions, one of the investor’s primary concerns relates to potential compliance violations committed by the target company. This is particularly relevant because, even if the misconduct […]
Labor Court imposes fine for prompt injection in court filing
The use of artificial intelligence in the legal context has entered a new chapter following a decision issued by the 3rd Labor Court of Parauapebas, in the State of Pará, […]
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 […]