Ineep Issues Equatorial Margin Exploration Recommendations Study assesses geopolitical and environmental risks and calls for safeguards to ensure regional benefits while addressing conservation and energy-transition concerns.
BW Energy Changes Maromba Rig Contract The new deal with Minsheng Financial Leasing (MSFL) converts the short-term agreement to a long-term one
Petrobras Maintains Production Despite Nationwide Strike Workers stage protests across Brazil, but company says fuel supplies remain secure
Braskem: Novonor Strikes Deal With IG4 To Sell Stake Private-equity fund will assume Novonor debt and gain exclusivity to sell most of the holding; former Odebrecht group to retain 4% interest
ANP Approves TotalEnergies Exit From Gato Do Mato Project French company trades 20% stake for additional 3% in Lapa field; MME approval pending
ANP Holds Permanent Offer Concession Seminar Event detailed the rules, potential, technical data and environmental guidelines for the areas available in the call for bids
Macapá Mayor Signs O&G Development Law The “Petro Macapá” Law follows a Technical Cooperation agreement with the municipality of Macaé (state of Rio de Janeiro), initiated in June this year, aimed at exchanging experiences and building public policy to support the development of the oil industry in the Amapá state capital
TBG Launches Extraordinary Gas-Transport Contract Offering Interested companies have until Monday Dec. 15 to complete registration, undergo qualification procedures and finalize the Master stage of the process
Justice Court Holds Fracking Public Hearing Government ministries and O&G agencies defend the technique, while environmental groups and prosecutors challenge it
TGS To Conduct 4D Survey In The Campos Basin Campaign is expected to take place in the second half of 2026 and last approximately 75 days
Firjan Pushes For Natural Gas To Be Included In Redata Incentives The State of Rio de Janeiro Industry Federation says natural gas is essential to ensuring reliable power generation when renewables aren’t sufficient
Oil Workers Announce Nationwide Strike For Monday Dec. 15 The National Federation of Oil Workers rejected Petrobras’ proposal for the 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement
Petrobras Revises 3Q25 Dividend Distribution Structure The first installment will be paid entirely in the form of interest on equity, while the second will be split between JCP and cash dividends
Shell: Gato do Mato Development Slightly Ahead Of Schedule Shell Brasil President also briefed the forum on the project’s progress during PPSA’s Technical Forum
IBP Applauds Passage Of Bill Targeting Serial Tax Delinquents Legislation marks a major step toward curbing criminal schemes and unfair competition in Brazil’s fuel market
Enel Could Lose São Paulo Power Concession Over Service Failures Brazil’s energy minister says repeated violations following storm-related blackout could trigger sanctions, including revocation of the utility’s license
Aneel Mandates Stronger Storm Contingency Plans in SP and RJ Given the expectation of severe weather events, the measure seeks to reduce impacts and ensure a secure supply
Bradesco & Neoenergia Complete 1st Green Debenture Issuance US$ 184 M green bond deal under Eco Invest program split between Neoenergia Coelba and Elektro
Solar Energy Is 7 Times Cheaper In Brazil Than In The USA Survey conducted by Solfácil shows that, in practice, Brazilian consumers pay 13% of the price charged in the American market
Abraceel To Adopt Self-Regulation In 2026 To strengthen market security, the Brazilian electricity trading association will begin monitoring member behavior and risk indicators
Cemig Announces US$ 8 B Investment Plan State of Minas Gerais Utility sets aside roughly R$ 6.7 billion (US$ 1.2 B) for 2026 as it positions for energy transition and system modernization
Rio De Janeiro State Assembly Approves Policy For Offshore Energy Transition Bill 4,255/24, which establishes the State Policy to Support the Offshore Energy Transition and Marine Spatial Planning, will support national planning for the use of offshore areas for energy purposes
CPFL Energia Seeks Partners For R&D And Innovation Projects Startups, universities and research institutions can submit proposals through Feb. 27
Brazil’s Supreme Court Ratifies Axia-Government Agreement Government gains guaranteed seats on board and audit committee of the former Eletrobras state utility
Eve Air Mobility: BNDES Approves US$ 37.04 M For Flying Car Project With resources from the Climate Fund, the company will work on the integration phase of the electric motor and on testing the certification prototype of the eVTOL
Celesc & Copel Still Reporting Outages After Cyclone Two utilities are keeping crews in the field as they work to restore power to nearly 70,000 affected customer accounts. Meanwhile, Enel São Paulo restored power to 1.2 M customers
BNDES Approves US$ 70.4 M For FS’s CO₂ Storage Project Company will build a facility to store about 423,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year underground
Study Confirms Belo Monte’s Low CO₂ Emissions PhD thesis concludes that emissions from the plant’s reservoir are even lower than the results of the institution’s first study
3 Atiaia Small Hydro Plants Earn REC Brazil Sustainability Seal With the new certifications, the company now has 8 generating plants holding both the REC Brazil and I-REC certifications
Aneel Discussing Rules For EV-To-Grid Charging Stations Public Consultation 42/25 will receive contributions starting Dec. 11
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