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:
- ANP approves revision of ANP Resolution No. 854/2021 on insurance guarantees for decommissioning, aiming to bring it into line with Law No. 15,040/2024
- ANP approves draft notice for the Permanent Production Sharing Offer (OPP) for the pre-salt layer with 17 additional exploration blocks, totaling 25 blocks
- ANP approves 15% reduction in natural gas transportation tariffs for LRCAP 2026 thermoelectric plants with long-term contracts (equal to or greater than 10 years)
- ANP holds Public Hearing No. 15/2025 on the regulation of the Biomethane Guarantee of Origin Certificate (CGOB), establishing certification requirements and a computerized system
- ANP holds Public Hearing No. 13/2025 on criteria for individualizing CGOB acquisition targets, with a conversion factor of 1 CGOB for every 100 m³ of biomethane
- ANP grants first authorizations for Bio-GL production to the Riograndense Oil Refinery, equating Bio-GL to LPG for regulatory purposes
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