Brazil: 23% Of World’s Rare Earth Reserves However, the country accounts for only 1% of global production, PwC Brazil says
IEA: 2026 Oil Demand Expected To Be 930 K bpd Greater Than 2025 The International Energy Agency’s monthly oil report highlights stronger demand growth in 2026 than in 2025 and forecasts a 2.5 million bpd increase in global supply.
Operation Targets lllegal Transpetro Pipeline Tapping Criminal scheme involving theft of crude oil from a Transpetro pipeline in suburban Rio de Janeiro and selling the stolen product across several Brazilian states – losses of approximately R$ 6 million (US$1.14 M)
Ibama Awaits Equatorial Margin Incident Update The Environmental Regulator said that Conama Resolution No. 398/2008 establishes a 30-day deadline, counted from the conclusion of response actions, for operators to submit a detailed report containing a critical analysis of the incident. Petrobras reported the loss of drilling fluid on January 4
NBS Petróleo e Gás Acquires 2 Origem Energia Fields The ANP board approved the transfer of Origem Energia’s stake in the Mosquito and Saíra fields, located in the Espírito Santo Basin, to NBS, which was recently qualified by the regulator as a Category D operator
Oversupply Eases Uncertainty Over Iran & Venezuela An analysis by Fitch Ratings shows that a disruption in supply from Iran and/or an increase in volumes from Venezuela would not affect prices due to excess supply
Petrobras Seeks Subsea Pipeline Inspection Technology The company is also looking for partners to develop a Predictive Emissions Monitoring Software (PEMS) for combustion sources, with a focus on methane for FPSOs and onshore upstream operations. The opportunities are part of the “Connections for Innovation” program
Equinor Considers Tie-back Between Itaimbezinho & Raia Project This is one of the possibilities under consideration, given that Equinor wants to use the knowledge gained from developing the Raia project to then outline an exploration plan for Itaimbezinho, according to Fabricio Aquino, the company’s Director of Business Development
Eneva 4Q25: 0.7 Billion M³ Natural Gas The company’s production at the Parnaíba Complex and in the Amazon Basin increased compared with 4Q24
Petrobras Produced 2.4 M bpd Of Oil In 2025 The result represents an 11% increase compared with 2024 production, according to data from the state-owned company. Total oil and natural gas production reached 2.99 million bpd, also representing an 11% rise year over year
Equinor Wins 1st Government Bacalhau Field Oil Auction The company won the first tranche of the 5th Federal Government Spot Auction held by PPSA. The second phase of the auction will take place on March 11
Petrobras-Odfjell Sign Renewable Bunker Fuel Deal The contract provides for the delivery of up to 12,000 tonnes over the course of this year. Bunkering will be carried out by dedicated barges from the Rio Grande Terminal (Terig), located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul
Transpetro’s Pipelines Thefts Increase In São Paulo Company recorded a 29% annual rise in thefts and attempted thefts involving pipelines located in the state
Tradener Signs New Supply Contract With YPFB The agreement covers natural gas volumes intended to serve both the regulated market and the deregulated market
Independent O&G Producers Support Royalty Reduction For Mature Fields The Brazilian Association of Independent Oil and Gas Producers (Aboip) highlights this incentive as one of the main topics of the 2026 Regulatory Agenda as a way to extend the asset’s useful life, increase the recovery factor, and ensure economically viable production
Ibama Denies São Paulo Thermal Plant’s Preliminary Environmental License In its decision, the agency lists significant technical shortcomings that prevented a conclusive assessment of the project’s environmental viability
EDP To Install Solar Energy Systems In Social Organizations With investment of up to R$ 650,000 (US$ 121,269), initiative will be implemented in the states of São Paulo, Espírito Santo, and Paraná to reduce energy costs
Neoenergia Sets Carnival Power Grid Safety Campaign Special operation steps up network maintenance across five distribution utilities
Guarulhos Kite-Related Incidents Increased 21% In 2025 Accidents affected power supply to more than 283 K customers, according to the EDP power company
Cemig Awaits Hydrogram Definition To Sell Belo Monte According to the company’s president, uncertainty over water flow for power generation hinders the attraction of interested investors
Antitrust Authority Approves Petrobras-Lightsource bp JV Equity will be split 49.9999% for Petrobras and 50.0001% for bp’s solar energy company. The transaction must be reported to Brazil’s Electricity Regulator (Aneel)
LRCAP 2026: Remaining Capacity Favors Hubs Itaú BBA bank analysis, based on an ONS technical note, points to up to 6 GW of initial headroom and advantages for the Sergipe and Pecém hubs, as well as sites such as Mauá III (state of Amazonas).
Electricity Regulator Upholds $1.6 M Mismanagement Fines The penalties upheld by Aneel were imposed on Amazonas Energia, UTE Suape II, and PCH São Carlos
Aneel Approves Transmission Auction Lots & Sublots Results Projects totaling R$ 5.5 billion (US$ 1.03 B) in investments are located across 12 states
Energisa: Energy Flexibility Through Open Innovation With applications open from January 21 to February 25, the initiative aims to accelerate technological products, business models, and regulatory solutions
BEHIND THE NEWS: Europe’s Energy Pivot Runs Through Brazil EU–Latin America deal reframed as a climate and supply-chain pact, with Brazil as the keystone
MME To Establish Dedicated Electromobility Unit Minister Alexandre Silveira made the announcement during meetings in China; in October last year, the MME announced the creation of the National Secretariat for Electromobility
3 National Grid Regions Expected To Increase Loads And reservoirs may end January with stored energy levels above 50% in three subsystems, ONS says
BEHIND THE NEWS: China’s Growing Latin American Energy Role—And Brazil’s Calculus Investment, trade and control of strategic assets
1 Oil & Gas 15 janeiro 2026 Petrobras-Odfjell Sign Renewable Bunker Fuel Deal Petrobras-Odfjell Sign Renewable Bunker Fuel Deal
2 Oil & Gas 15 janeiro 2026 Equinor Wins 1st Government Bacalhau Field Oil Auction Equinor Wins 1st Government Bacalhau Field Oil Auction
3 Oil & Gas 16 janeiro 2026 Petrobras Produced 2.4 M bpd Of Oil In 2025 Petrobras Produced 2.4 M bpd Of Oil In 2025
4 Oil & Gas 16 janeiro 2026 Eneva 4Q25: 0.7 Billion M³ Natural Gas Eneva 4Q25: 0.7 Billion M³ Natural Gas
5 Power 16 janeiro 2026 MME Invites Saudi Arabia And Sabic To Expand Opportu... MME Invites Saudi Arabia And Sabic To Expand Opportunities In Brazil