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Federal Prosecutor Challenges Dismissal Of Lawsuit Against Equatorial Margin Exploration

Agency appeals to TRF-1 after state of Amapá federal court dismissed civil action against federal government, Environmental Regulator (Ibama), and Petrobras seeking to suspend drilling in the FZA-M-59 block

bp Weighs Sale Of Biofuel Assets

New business model is being developed for the unit and is expected to be announced soon, according to sources

Petrobras Signs 22-Year Deal To Buy LNG From Cheniere

This is the state-owned oil company’s second LNG purchase agreement this month

Pietro Mendes: Gas Release Is Government Public Policy

ANP director strongly defended the program, saying it is not merely a technical measure but a decentralized and priority public policy of the federal government

Regulatory Stability Could Boost Investment In Brazil, EnerGeo Alliance Says

Despite the attractiveness of the Equatorial Margin and Santos Basin, investors are seeking greater predictability in the rules

Karoon Cuts Baúna 2026 Production Forecast

An electrical failure at the SPS-92 well, which recently had its electric submersible pump replaced to resume production, reduced output & company’s forecast

Forum Discusses Expansion Of Underground Gas Storage

Experts highlight that the growth of renewable sources in Brazil’s power mix and structural changes in the natural gas market are creating favorable conditions for project development

Vallourec Invests US$ 583 M In Brazil, Turning Country Into Premium Global Hub

André Lacerda discusses the company’s full OCTG contract with Petrobras, seamless pipe production in Minas Gerais, and new thermal insulation and completion technologies

Petrobras May Contract FPSO For Potiguar Basin

A production unit could be deployed in the Mãe de Ouro area, in the Equatorial Margin, according to company CEO Magda Chambriard

Bacalhau To Add 30% To Galp’s Production At Plateau

Portuguese oil company expects the Santos Basin pre-salt field to reach peak production by the end of 2026

Petrobras Production Nears 3 Mbpd

Company’s production reaches 2.92 Mbpd as its crude attracts interest from new global customers amid the current war

The Major Achievement At Morpho Was Confirming A Working Petroleum System

In addition to finding high-quality oil, Petrobras identified geological characteristics confirming the presence of a reservoir, the company's Executive Director of Exploration and Production told Brasil Energy

Petrobras Signs MoU With Mozambique's ENH

Agreement with Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos provides for joint work on studies, evaluation, development and commercialization, among other areas

Petrobras Tightens Local-Content Requirements & Considers Bringing Equatorial Margin Production Forward

Executive Director of Engineering, Technology and Innovation discusses negotiations with Yinson and SBM Offshore, efforts to overcome turbine and dry-dock bottlenecks, Tupi and Mero tenders, and plans to decommission 18 platforms

ANP Fines Fuel Distributors + US$ 39 M

First-instance decisions found abusive price increases, with gross margins rising by more than 1,350%

ONS Publishes Guidelines For 1st 2026 Access Window

Documents guide market participants through the competitive process, with a webinar and workshop scheduled for this week

Electricity Regulator Orders Special Plans To Ensure Power Supply During Upcoming Elections

Distributors will have to reinforce crews and suspend non-emergency work on voting and vote-counting days

Aneel Denies Enel SP Appeal Over Expert Review Of Extreme Weather Events

Electricity Regulator deems new technical evidence unnecessary and closes evidentiary phase of proceeding that could lead to revocation of concession

Power Generation & Storage Associations Welcome Power Auction Schedule Publication

The two groups said the MME’s publication of Ordinance No. 143/2026 was a step forward, noting that the initiative provides investment predictability

Apine Urges Aneel To Act Urgently On Distributed Generation Growth

Joint submission with other associations warns of the unbalanced expansion of distributed solar generation and calls for measures to curb system-wide generation curtailment

Âmbar: US$ 1 B Investments In Amazonas Through 2031

Plan provides for US$ 748.56 M in company funds for grid expansion and modernization, new substations, loss reduction and the resumption of the Light for All program

MME Calls For Alignment Between Gas Policy & Regulation

According to Renato Dutra, Gas Release and measures to reduce supply concentration should increase competition and lower gas prices in Brazil

BNDES Approves US$ 63 M For Rio Bus Fleet Electrification

PPP provides for the purchase of 175 electric buses, a new depot and charging infrastructure; first vehicle batch will have estimated total investment of US$ 97.70 M

FS Aims to Begin Operating BECCS Plant This Year

Company has invested R$ 552 million (US$ 107.2 M) in the project and has already sold approximately 50,000 carbon credits

Axia Energia Sul Raises US$ 272 M Through Tax-Advantaged Debentures

Company’s 6th issuance has a 20-year term and pays IPCA + 7.8934% annually

Petrobras Targets Diesel Self-Sufficiency & New Biorefineries

Petrobras’ Director of Industrial Processes and Products William França discusses the Rnest Train 2 schedule, progress on fertilizers and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and expectations for higher refining Capex in the next business plan

Aneel Lowers Electric Tariff Flag To Green In October

Tariff flag reflects increased rainfall in the South and Southeast and the recovery of hydroelectric reservoir levels

Court Demands Plan For Future Of Enel’s São Paulo Concession

Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) gives MME and Aneel 60 days to plan for service continuity after the contract expires in 2028

Copel Negotiates BNDES Financing To Expand Hydro Plants

The Segredo HPP expansion works are in their 6th, while construction of the Foz do Areia HPP site is getting underway; both will receive equipment from Andritz

EDF Inaugurates Operation Center For Brazilian Assets

Rio de Janeiro facility already monitors more than 1 GW and is expected to reach 2.1 GW by the end of 2026

From The Media

SET 30, 2026 - Biomassmagazine.com

France-based Waga Energy on Tuesday (Sept. 29) announced the company produced 426 gigawatt hours (GWh), or 1.5 million MMBtu, of renewable natural gas (RNG) during the first half of 2026, up 31% when compared to the same period of 2025. The company currently operates 38 RNG production units located in France, Spain, Canada and the U.S. Together, those facilities have a combined installed capacity of 2.1 terawatt hours (TWh), equivalent to 7.1 million MMBtu per year. An additional 21 RNG production units are under construction in the U.S., Spain, Italy, France, Canada and Brazil. Those 21 production units are expected to have a combined capacity of 2.3 GWh, or 7.8 million MMBtu annually. According to Waga Energy, its commercial pipeline contains an additional 240 projects with a combined capacity of 19.4 TWh, or 66.2 million MMBtu per year.

SET 30, 2026 - Reuters

A French and German delegation travelled this month to Brasilia, where intelligence officials briefed them on alleged US and Russian interference before Brazil's election, according to sources and documents seen by Reuters. Officials from Abin, Brazil's spy agency, "confirmed the existence ‌of interference from the US as well as Russia," according to a report of the meetings compiled by an attendee. The alleged US interference ranged "from lawfare to interference that is openly acknowledged," the Abin officials said, according to the report. They gave no details of the alleged Russian interference. The previously unreported visit underlines growing concern on both sides of the Atlantic over US President Donald Trump's efforts to support MAGA-aligned candidates. It also shows how potential targets of US meddling are now comparing notes. The first round of Brazil's election takes place on Sunday (Oct. 4), with leftist President Luiz Lula da Silva in a tight contest ⁠against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro whose father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, is serving a prison term under house arrest for plotting a coup after the 2022 election.

SET 30, 2026 - Bnamericas.com

ABB sees Brazil, Guyana, and Suriname as strategic markets for the global expansion of FPSOs, according to Renato Martins, director of the company’s energy division in Brazil. “These three countries together have enormous potential and account for more than half of the new FPSOs in the world,” the executive told BNamericas. He emphasized that ABB is aligned with its global structure to meet the demand. In the case of FPSO projects, the company works together with execution teams in Norway and in Asia, mainly in Singapore, where the integrations, assemblies, and construction of the units are normally carried out. In Brazil, ABB has local manufacturing for both automation and electrification. Among the equipment produced in the country are low and medium voltage panels, and the company also has a local engineering structure. Although the FPSOs destined for Guyana and Suriname are generally integrated in Asia, ABB Brasil participates in these projects mainly by providing services. According to Martins, it is common for Brazilian engineers to be sent to Asia during the commissioning phase of the units, assisting in this stage and in the preparation of the handover, which is the transition from the shipyard and commissioning to the operations team.

SET 30, 2026 - Hydrogen-central.com

Hyundai is targeting growth in Brazil with localized vehicles and hydrogen. The South Korean automaker plans to ramp up productivity in Brazil with flexible-fuel hybrid manufacturing and hydrogen projects as Chinese rivals gain ground. Hyundai Motor Group unveiled a road map to deepen its presence in Brazil that spans localized vehicle production, hydrogen mobility and green energy projects, the Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun, Chung said during his visit to the automaker’s São Paulo plant on Monday (Sept. 30), Chung was accompanying President Lee Jae Myung on his state visit to the South American country as part of a business delegation, ”We need to strengthen our research and development capabilities in Brazil and accelerate the localization of our powertrains.” Chung’s remarks underscored Hyundai’s determination to defend its position in Latin America as Chinese automakers rapidly expand their footprint in Brazil. Chinese carmakers have been building factories across Latin America, including Brazil, to sidestep U.S. tariffs while expanding their presence in the broader Americas market.