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ANP Sets 5-Day Reference Pricing Public Consultation

The objective is to allow market participants and other stakeholders submit contributions, to be assessed by the ANP to determine whether adjustments to the regulation are necessary

Seadrill-Petrobras Extend West Polaris Contract

The additional term is expected to add approximately US$ 480 million to the company’s contract backlog

Petrobras: US$ 600 M From Tupi Reservoir Redetermination

The company paid approximately R$ 600 million (US$ 120 M) to the federal government, represented by PPSA. The financial settlements are related to the first redetermination of the Shared Tupi Reservoir, approved in December 2025

Vast Completes First ExxonMobil Oil Transshipment In Brazil

Operation moved 1 million barrels from Bacalhau field to export markets

February O&G Output Hits New Record

Total production reached 5.304 million boed, with separate oil and gas records

Petrobras Targets Diesel Self-sufficiency

2027–2031 Business Plan is expected to include new investments to meet 100% of domestic fuel demand

Government Sets GHG Reduction Target In Gas Market Via Biomethane

Resolution approved establishes a 0.5% emissions reduction target for producers and importers through biomethane use

Petrobras To Revise Foz Do Amazonas Wildlife Plan

Brazil’s Environmental Regulator outlined improvement points after a simulation of the Oiled Wildlife Protection and Response Plan (PPAF) conducted in December 2025

Antitrust Authority Approves Eneva’s Acquisition Of Atem’s Stake In Japiim

The marginal accumulation area is located in the Amazonas Basin and was acquired by a consortium formed by Eneva and Atem Participações

Sistac-Petrobras Extend Offshore Maintenance Contract

The contract amendment for the Sistac Vitória provides for an additional year of services on platforms in the Santos, Campos, and Espírito Santo basins

Belov Group Signs US$ 514.29 M In Petrobras Contracts

Deals cover four SDSV vessels for shallow diving and ROV support operations

QatarEnergy, Chevron Acquire Shell Offshore Assets In Uruguay

Deal brings new partners into offshore blocks while Shell remains operator

Brava Energia Launches Integrated Drilling Campaign

Four-well program targets new production in Campos and Santos basins through 2027

Prio Brings 2nd Producing Well Online At Wahoo Field

Company targets 40,000 bpd by late April as additional wells come on stream

ANP Expands Pre-Salt Offering With 23 Blocks

O&G Regulator adds 15 new areas to the Permanent Offer, boosting exploration opportunities in the Campos and Santos basins

Instituto Totum Becomes First Biomethane Certifier

Accreditation by ANP paves the way for origin-certified biomethane market

BNDES Approves US$ 47.65 M For Biomethane Plant In Goiás

Facility to produce about 67,000 Nm³ per day at bp bioenergy site

Siemens Brazil, Cocal & GIZ Sign Cooperation Agreement

The partnership will assess the technical and economic pre-feasibility of integrating ethanol, green hydrogen, e-methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production

Hydropower Plants Seek Flexibility Compensation

The Brazilian Hydroelectric Power Generators Association (Abrage) argues that start-ups and shutdowns have increased by 62%, raising costs and equipment wear

Eletronuclear Posts R$ 142 Million Loss In 2025

Company cites Angra 1 life-extension and strong Angra 2 performance

Neoenergia Invests US$ 1.93 B In 2025

Most funds directed to distribution network expansion and modernization

Aneel Rejects Âmbar Appeals

Electricity Regulator sees errors by the company and a multibillion risk to consumers, recommending rejection of claims in the LRCap

Generators Applaud CNPE Hydropower Sector Storage Repositioning

National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) measures approved Wednesday (April 1) establish guidelines for the contracting of pumped-storage hydropower plants and determine that the EPE resume studies for hydroelectric projects with reservoirs

ANP Sets Subsidy Program Diesel Reference Prices

They were set by region to mitigate increases caused by the Middle East war

South’s Minimal Rainfall Delays Maintenance Scheduling

ONS opted to postpone longer outages at plants in the region, especially those involving large generating units

Light Detects More Than 4,000 Illegal Connections In March

20 people arrested and 5,712 GWh of electricity recovered

Diesel S-10 Jumps 14% In March To Highest Level Since 2022

Fuel prices surge as diesel leads gains amid refinery adjustments

Technology Can Reduce Blackout Impacts

Lack of system integration and limited network visibility are among the main challenges for utilities, according to a MagikDev executive

Petrobras Selects Fugro For Offshore Wind Pilot Project

The company will conduct a geotechnical campaign for the project near São João da Barra (state of Rio de Janeiro)

ANP Approves Diesel Reference Price Methodology

Brazil’s O&G Regulator (AN) opened five-day public consultation as subsidy framework moves forward

From The Media

ABR 06, 2026 - Valor International

One month after the start of the war in the Middle East, the oil market is beginning to reorganize. Following the initial shock—marked by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on energy infrastructure—countries reliant on oil or refined product imports have been forced to build inventories and diversify suppliers. In Brazil’s case, despite being a net oil exporter, diesel remains a critical vulnerability, with around 30% of domestic demand met through imports. Russian diesel has dominated Brazil’s imports despite sanctions imposed on the country since the war in Ukraine. According to the ANP, diesel imports rose 56.9% in December 2025 compared with 2024. Russian shipments accounted for 47.1% of total imports in 2025.

ABR 06, 2026 - Oilprice.com

Oil price shocks since the U.S. and Israel first struck Iran, the world’s fifth-largest oil producer, have global markets on edge. The sudden energy crisis, which emerged after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, preventing the passage of around a fifth of the world’s oil supply, emphasizes the importance of petroleum production in non-OPEC countries. Brazil, along with Guyana and Argentina, was named among the largest non-OPEC contributors to global oil supply growth. Steadily expanding petroleum production will assist with securing energy security in the Americas. Brazil’s oil production over the last decade has skyrocketed. For February 2026, it hit a record high of just under 4.1 million barrels per day. This is a notable 16.4% increase over the same period a year earlier and 1.7 times greater than February 2016, when Brazil lifted an average of just over 2.3 million barrels of oil per day.

ABR 06, 2026 - Zacks

Transocean Ltd. RIG has announced a significant boost to its contract backlog, securing approximately US$ 1 B in new awards and extensions. These agreements span key offshore markets in Norway and Brazil, reinforcing the company’s strong positioning in ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling. Transocean, currently pursuing a merger with competitor Valaris to form the world’s largest offshore drilling company, continues to demonstrate its leadership in technically demanding offshore drilling segments. With a fleet of 27 mobile offshore drilling units, including 20 ultra-deepwater floaters, the company remains well-positioned to capitalize on sustained demand in deepwater exploration.

ABR 06, 2026 - Inspenet

Equinor continues to expand its presence in Latin America after finalizing the acquisition of the Esquina do Vento onshore wind complex, a 230 MW project located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. The operation, carried out through its subsidiary Rio Energy, reinforces its strategy to consolidate a diversified energy portfolio in Brazil. In this context, Brazil is positioned as one of Equinor’s priority markets for growth. The company already has a solid base in oil and gas, and is now accelerating its commitment to renewable energy to balance its energy portfolio. The Esquina do Vento complex, which will feature 51 Vestas wind turbines, will add approximately 230 MW of installed capacity. It is estimated that it will be able to generate around 1 TWh annually, enough to supply more than 500,000 homes.