Energy Newsletter – July 2026
Highlights of the month In July 2026, the electricity sector was marked by new regulatory developments involving generation, transmission access, distribution and energy trading. In the generation segment, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) regulated the compensation mechanism for generation curtailments affecting wind and solar power plants, as provided for in Federal Law No. […]
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 […]
Key Trends in CADE – First Semester of 2026
In this issue, our experts present the key figures, trends, and decisions issued by CADE during the first semester of 2026. Read the material:
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 […]
Brazilian Electricity Sector Updates (June 2026): Stay up to date with our Energy Newsletter
Highlight of the month In June 2026, in the power generation sector, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) published the guidelines for the “A-1”, “A-2” and “A-3” Existing Power Auctions, with supply due to commence in 2027, 2028 and 2029, respectively. In the electricity distribution sector, ANEEL launched Public Consultation No. 016/2026 to discuss […]
Energy in focus: May regulatory highlights in our Energy Newsletter
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Royalties, subsidies, and new rules for the O&G sector: what you need to know about May’s changes
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