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PPSA Schedules Natural Gas Auction October 22

President Luis Fernando Paroli announced the date at ROG.e 2026 following publication of the auction rules by the Ministry of Mines and Energy

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%

Independents Far From Focusing On Decommissioning

Prio & Brava Energia executives said they intend to keep producing while also reusing existing infrastructure

Petrobras, Shell & Strohm Complete Qualification & Field-Test Program

Strohm’s TCP technology offers superior fatigue performance and is lightweight compared with steel, allowing it to be installed using vessels of opportunity

Exxon Eyes 1 Million Bpd In Guyana & Brazil’s Equatorial Margin

ExxonMobil Senior Vice President for Deepwater Hunter Farris said the oil major could “bring something unique” to the Brazilian market

ROG.e 2026 Highlights Fair Energy Transition, Diversity & International Cooperation

IBP President Roberto Ardenghy highlighted record technical engagement for this year’s event, with 1,800 papers submitted for selection. Mozambique President underscored the importance of his country’s partnership with Brazil

NS-43 Rig Heads To Foz Do Amazonas Basin

Constellation vessel chartered by Petrobras will replace Foresea’s NS-42 in drilling the FZA-M-59 block in Amapá

Argentina Announces US$ 2.2 B Vaca Muerta Gas Pipeline

TGN’s Manuel Belgrano pipeline will connect Vaca Muerta to five provinces, with initial capacity of 13 million cubic meters per day and potential to export gas to Brazil and neighboring countries

Petrobras: Success Building Its Own FPSOs Opens Door To More

Petrobras’ Executive Manager for Surface Systems, Refining, Gas and Energy discusses challenges of building the company’s largest-ever platforms and says it could repeat the effort

Petrobras Signs Contract For Blocks Off Ivory Coast

Company will operate with a 90% stake in partnership with Petroci Holding, the country’s state-owned company, which will hold the remaining 10%

Petrobras Names First PSV Under Open Sea Program

The Starnav Elektra was built at Estaleiro Detroit in the state of Santa Catarina and received US$ 87.4 M in investment

OceanPact Completes Combination With CBO & Increases Capital

With the integration, CBO becomes part of OceanPact, while the Navigation business unit will be renamed OceanPact CBO

Petrobras Calls For Capital Discipline In Asset Management

Magda Chambriard emphasized the need for greater financial discipline at the company during periods of higher revenue to avoid losses and even asset divestments when revenue declines, citing the current costs of assets in the Campos Basin as an example

ANP Releases Bidding Sequence For Upcoming Exploration-Area Auctions

6th OPC Cycle will begin with auctions for two marginal accumulations in the Potiguar and Tucano Sul basins, followed by offshore blocks in the 22 sectors that received expressions of interest; in the 4th OPP Cycle, bids will be submitted in a single stage for the 13 blocks on offer

MME Announces New Storage Auction Rules

December tender will feature two products and incorporate grid-forming, local-content and locational incentive requirements

MME Opens Consultation On Hydropower Concessions

Contributions may be submitted through October 23 and will help inform a decree establishing rules for plants whose concessions have expired or are nearing expiration

Development Bank Provides US$ 35.36 M For 2 Biomethane Plants

The projects, located in Vila Velha (state of Espírito Santo) and Mauá (state of São Paulo), will have combined installed capacity to produce 97,000 Nm³ per day of biomethane

Hydropower Plants Gain Up To 4.5 Years In Concession Terms

Extensions stem from adjustments to GSF renegotiation tied to delays involving major Amazon hydro projects

Aneel Approves Changes To Commercialization Rules For Thermal Power Plants

The initiative aims to replace the current temporary operating arrangement with a permanent solution

Aneel Confirms Transmission Auction For October 30

Electric Energy Regulator approved the tender notice on Tuesday (Sept. 22), providing for eight lots in seven states, with estimated investments of R$ 8.9 billion (US$ 1.74 B)

São Paulo WTE Plants Should Include Rules To Protect Recycling, Public Defender’s Office Says

Although seeking to suspend the projects, the agency says safeguards for recyclable materials could help with resolution of the dispute

Regulator Projects Average 9.4% Electricity Rate Increase For 2026

The projection, included in the third edition of the InfoTarifas 2026 bulletin, already incorporates funds related to the renegotiation of Public-Asset Use (UBP) obligations

Light Gets S&P Rating Upgrade After Restructuring

Rating agency raised the distributor’s long- and short-term ratings, as well as its debenture ratings

Sungrow Expands Presence In Northern & Northeastern Brazil With New Partnership

Inverter manufacturer signs agreement with Sou Energy to expand equipment and energy storage solutions offering

Brazil Enacts Critical & Strategic Minerals Policy

New law provides for up to R$ 7 billion (US$ 1.36 B) in investment, while MME previews announcements of refining and processing partnerships next week

Rosatom Evaluates Floating Nuclear Power Plants For Brazil

Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy corporation sees potential in remote areas of the Amazon and among large power consumers, in a market that could exceed US$ 250 B in annual investment

Mines & Energy Ministry Opens Consultation On RenovaBio Targets Through 2036

Proposal calls for a 12.1% reduction in the carbon intensity of the fuel mix by 2036, compared with 2018 levels

Companies Seek Clarity On Pumped-Storage Hydropower Projects Rules

CTG, EDP and Neoenergia see EPE’s project pipeline as a necessary step but are calling for clarity on the product, risks, contract terms and revenue structure

Voltxs Identifies R$ 511 K Potential Annual Savings For UniFTC

Energy assessment of 10 campuses identifies potential 15% reduction in energy costs through efficiency measures, solar power and battery storage

From The Media

SET 23, 2026 - Merco Press

Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva warned the UN General Assembly on Tuesday (Sept.22) that his country will not allow domestic or foreign actors to undermine the October 4 election, in a speech combining a defence of national sovereignty with a broader critique of the multilateral system. “Brazilian democracy belongs to Brazilians,” he said towards the end of his address. “Brazil will remain a sovereign country.” On regional security he said: “We do not need aircraft carriers watching our waters. We need cooperation to stop the flow of weapons and money that fuels crime.” Trump spoke immediately afterwards and said “our actions in Venezuela prove that the USA will not allow any threat against America anywhere in the Western Hemisphere, and if necessary, we will use our unmatched military might to secure the vital national interests of the US”. He also announced negotiations with Cuba led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which passage the Cuban delegation walked out of the hall, and praised cooperation with Delcy Rodríguez's interim government in Venezuela.

SET 23, 2026 - Reuters

US and Iranian officials met with Qatari mediators behind the scenes at the UN on Tuesday (Sept. 22), adding to the optimism from reports that Tehran was prepared to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US lifted its shipping and economic blockades. But on Sunday (Sept. 20), Iran's military central command said it was informed the US was preparing to restart military operations with the support of regional countries, and warned this would ⁠lead to Tehran's retaliation "without limitations and considerations". With Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian due to speak at the General Assembly on Wednesday, there was still some hope of a meeting between him and President Trump. For his part, Trump again threatened to annihilate the Iranian government over its nuclear ambitions and chokehold on energy waterways, but said he was always open to talks.

SET 23, 2026 - Valorinternational.globo.com

Having strategic mineral reserves and renewable energy gives Brazil enormous competitive advantages in areas such as batteries and data centers. But the country faces the challenge of developing both supply chains. That was the assessment of experts on the panel “Energy Security, Critical Minerals and Brazil-U.S. Cooperation” at the Fórum Agenda Global 2026 event. “Brazil has abundant natural mineral resources, but it needs to close the gap in refining and processing. China has an enormous competitive advantage in this area. Brazil needs to address this, as well as how to bring in technology,” said Copel Utility President Daniel Pimentel Slaviero. Slaviero cited two important regulatory frameworks approved in these sectors in recent days: the National Policy on Critical and Strategic Minerals, published by the federal government on September 16, and the Special Tax Regime for Data Center Services (Redata), which provides tax incentives for installing data centers in the country.

SET 23, 2026 - Ukragroconsult.com

A project has been launched in Salvador (state of Bahia) to collect and convert used palm oil into clean energy. The initiative brings together the city authorities, Petrobras and local food vendors. Previously, used oil was often poured into drains, contributing to pollution of urban infrastructure and coastal areas. It will now be collected centrally, with potential processing volumes estimated at up to 6 mln liters per year. Palm oil, known in Brazil as “azeite de dendê”, is widely used in Bahia’s traditional cuisine. In Salvador alone, more than 3,500 women sell “acarajé”, a local dish that relies heavily on the oil. To encourage participation, the city offers incentives and licenses to businesses adopting more sustainable practices. Vendors receive R$ 3 for every liter of used oil collected, while some cooperatives also provide soap made from recycled feedstock. The project is expected to reduce pollution, create an additional feedstock source for energy production and establish a new disposal channel for used vegetable oil.