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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

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

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

Petrobras Adds Renewable Diesel Content For SUVs & Nautical Use

Podium Diesel and Verana Diesel, produced at the RPBC refinery in Cubatão (state of São Paulo), are added to the company’s more sustainable product portfolio, with 5% renewable content and an approximate 3% reduction in GHG emissions

2050 National Mining Plan Public Consultation Opens

Deadline for submissions is February 8. Separately, in Saudi Arabia, MME Minister Alexandre Silveira sought support from the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund for projects aimed at mapping Brazil’s mineral potential

Israeli Navitas Expands Falkland Islands Oil Exploration

The company acquired from Canadian oil firm JHI a 65% stake in license PL001, an area adjacent to the Sea Lion field, which is being developed off the archipelago’s coast in partnership with Britain’s Rockhopper

TGS Develops App For Pelotas Basin Operations

“Notice to Mariners” tool enables real-time monitoring of vessels involved in seismic surveys being conducted by the company in the Pelotas Basin. The initiative aims to prevent incidents in an area of intense maritime traffic and fishing activity

BEHIND THE NEWS: Brazil’s Oil Sector Vs. Venezuela’s

Trump’s call for U.S. firms to rebuild Venezuela highlights why Brazil’s institutional, operational and market advantages are decisive

ANP Gives Petrobras 1 Month To Remedy FPSO Non-compliances

Brazil’s O&G Regulator (ANP) has notified the state-owned company to address five requirements of the Operational Safety Management System of the FPSO Maria Quitéria, located in the Jubarte field

Amapá: Petrobras Was Successful, Wood Mackenzie Says

Identification of the drilling fluid loss and the decision to halt drilling operations at the Morpho well prove that safety systems are working, says Glauce Santos, Senior Upstream Research Analyst at Wood Mackenzie

Revap Begins Modernized Hydrotreating Unit Operation

Modernization of the unit will allow an approximately 80% increase in the refinery’s S-10 diesel production

MME Invites Saudi Arabia And Sabic To Expand Opportunities In Brazil

Minister Alexandre Silveira met with Sabic executives to discuss possibilities for expanding the company’s presence in Brazil’s oil, gas and petrochemical sectors

Brazil’s Solar Energy Market Contracted 29% In 2025

The Brazilian Solar Energy Association (Absolar) attributes the downturn to financial losses caused by the lack of compensation for generation curtailments and to obstacles to grid connection.

Brava Acquires Petronas Tartaruga Verde & Espadarte Stakes

The transaction was valued at US$ 450 M and involves the acquisition of the 50% stake held by Petronas in the Tartaruga Verde field and in Module III of the Espadarte field. Completion of the deal is subject to approval by Brazil’s Antitrust Authority and the ANP, as well as the exercise of preemptive rights by the current operator

AGU Creates Group To Investigate São Paulo Power Outages

The initiative follows an order from President Lula, who requested the preparation of a report on the incidents; the team may propose judicial and extrajudicial actions related to the provision of electricity services in the metropolitan region of the state.

Court Suspends Piauí Green Hydrogen Plant’s License

Preliminary ruling grants MPF request, citing lack of authorization to use water from the Parnaíba River and risk of collapse of the power system

BNDES Approved US$ 1.19 B For Biofuels In 2025

The National Development Bank amount exceeds the volume recorded in 2010, when the institution approved R$ 4.8 billion (US$ 900 million), considered the largest amount up to that point

Refap Sets Gasoline & S-10 Diesel Production Records

The Petrobras refinery closed 2025 with historic quarterly records in the production of gasoline (786 million liters) and S-10 diesel (765 million liters)

Procon-SP Fines Enel US$ 7.5 M

An analysis of complaints and the concessionaire’s responses to regulatory notices confirmed service failures Sept. 21-23 and Dec. 8-14 last year

SLB completes acquisition of Resman Energy Technology

The acquired Norwegian company focuses on wireless reservoir surveillance and tracking solutions

Neoenergia Energizes Alto Paranaíba Transmission Line Final Section

With construction 100% completed, the project will enable an increase in transmission capacity between the northern part of the state of Minas Gerais and the state of São Paulo

Renewable Energy Jobs Slowed In 2024

International renewable energy & jobs report shows the sector’s number of jobs grew by only 2.3% in 2024. China created around 7.3 million jobs, while renewable energy employment in Brazil reached 1.4 million

Aneel Projects 9.1 GW Power Matrix Growth In 2026

Expansion of generation capacity in 2025 totaled 7.4 GW, with 136 new plants

Norway Wants To Continue Investing In Brazil, Says Consul General

The current scenario in Latin America should not affect, at least initially, Norwegian investments. From 2015-2024, Norwegian companies invested nearly US$ 14 B in Brazil

Aneel Responds To Government Pressure Over Enel SP

Presidential order involves the AGU and the CGU in demanding information on the agency’s actions regarding the problems identified in the concessionaire’s service area

Hitachi Energy To Electrify RT-One Data Centers

Project includes a megacampus in Uberlândia (state of Minas Gerais), another in Maringá (state of Paraná), and a third site under evaluation

From The Media

JAN 16, 2026 - Merco Press

The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Global Ocean Treaty, enters into force on Saturday (june 17), marking “a historic achievement in ocean protection” and the start of a new phase in global ocean governance, the EFE Spanish News Agency reported. Formally known as the BBNJ Agreement, the treaty creates the first legally binding framework to safeguard marine biodiversity in international waters, which cover nearly 50% of the planet’s surface. Ratified by 82 countries, it becomes international law and aims to ensure the fair sharing of benefits from marine resources. Its entry into force is “a milestone for multilateralism,” said Rena Lee, Singapore’s ambassador for international law who chaired the negotiations that led to the treaty’s adoption in 2023. The agreement enables the designation of marine protected areas on the high seas, sets obligations for sustainable use, prioritizes capacity building and access to technology, and establishes benefit-sharing mechanisms. Rebecca Hubbard, director of the High Seas Alliance, said international waters are “full of life” and increasingly recognized as vital to the planet’s health.

JAN 16, 2026 - Click Petroleo e Gas

The possibility of new US tariffs on countries that maintain trade relations with Iran has raised a red flag in Brazilian agribusiness, especially in the corn export sector. The risk involves decisions announced by the US President Donald Trump, who is considering imposing a 25% tax on nations that trade with Tehran. The measure could directly affect Brazil-Iran trade, alter global grain flows, and generate indirect impacts on strategic inputs, such as nitrogen fertilizers. The US also is targeting Brazilian agribusiness: Section 6705 of the Intelligence Act mandates an investigation into Chinese influence in Brazilian agriculture and its effects on the global market. Trump's announcement caused uncertainty in the international market and brought to mind previous episodes of tariffs imposed by the United States against trading partners. Although there is still no formal definition, analysts believe that the mere discourse already influences logistical and commercial decisions, especially in sensitive markets such as agriculture.

JAN 16, 2026 - Carbon Herald

Petrobras and Shell have agreed to jointly finance a nationwide scientific effort to measure how much carbon is stored in Brazil’s soils and forests, a project designed to underpin climate policy and carbon market development over the next five years. The initiative, known as “Carbon Countdown”, will invest over US$ 18.6 million, split evenly between the two companies, to build what researchers describe as the country’s first comprehensive and standardized database of terrestrial carbon stocks. Covering all Brazilian states and biomes, the study addresses a longstanding gap in Brazil’s climate accounting. Until now, estimates of carbon stored in soils and vegetation have often relied on international benchmarks rather than country-specific measurements. By establishing a national baseline, researchers aim to provide more precise data for emissions inventories, land-use policy, agribusiness reporting and the voluntary carbon market.

JAN 16, 2026 - Hydrocarbon Processing

Brazil imported a record 17.3 B liters of diesel in 2025, with Russia holding its spot as the South American nation's top supplier despite ceding some share to the United States, a report from consultancy StoneX showed. The volume imported by Brazil represents a 20% climb from 2024. Increased domestic demand and a decline in local production drove the growth, StoneX said. The climb in imports also occurred despite an increase in the mandatory percentage of biofuels required in diesel sold by distributors in Brazil. Imports account for about 20% of the country's diesel consumption. Brazil imported 8.1 B liters (2.14 Bgal) of diesel from Russia last year, down 14% year-on-year. The decline was driven between August and November, when Russia's oil refining capacity fell amid Ukrainian attacks against its processing units, according to StoneX. Meanwhile, Brazil's diesel imports from the U.S. rose to 5.7 B liters in 2025 from 2.4 B liters the year before. For 2026, StoneX said it expects higher Brazilian imports from the U.S., while "Russian volume will depend, in part, on the conflict with Ukraine."