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Senate Committee Approves Harsher Fuel Theft Penalties

Bill broadens liability across the illegal-products chain and heads to the Senate floor under an expedited procedure

P-84, Fully Electric, Will Cut Emissions By Nearly 30%

In China, Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard says the unit under construction for the Atapu field in the Santos Basin pre-salt incorporates lessons learned from the construction of the P-80, P-82 and P-83 platforms

Petrobras & PetroChina Win Búzios Field Cargoes

In the continuation of the 8th Spot Auction conducted by PPSA, Petrobras won a 500,000-barrel crude oil cargo scheduled for loading from late September to early October, while PetroChina won a 500,000-barrel cargo scheduled for late October

Shell Acquires 50% Stake In Tupinambá Exploration Block From bp

Block is located in the Santos Basin pre-salt, near the Bumerangue block, where bp announced its largest oil and gas discovery in 25 years last year

Brazil’s July O&G Production Reaches 5.85 Million Boe/d

The country produced 4.498 million bbl/d of oil during the month, up 0.5% from June and 13.6% year over year; natural gas production totaled 214.97 million m³/d, down 1.1% from June but up 12.6% from July 2025

Eneva & Diamante To Swap Equity Stakes

Under the agreement, Eneva will transfer 100% of Itaqui Geração de Energia S.A. to Diamante and receive a 50% stake in PPTM

Senate Environment Committee: 20% Of Federal O&G Revenue For Northern Region

Bill by the Environment Committee would fund Amazon conservation, logistics integration, sustainable resource use and social justice, as well as public health and education services for regional communities

Court Declares Bankruptcy Of Refit & 3 Other Companies In Its Group

Ruling grants the Rio de Janeiro state government’s request to convert the group’s judicial reorganization into bankruptcy proceedings amid allegations of tax evasion and tax fraud

IBP To Appeal Ruling Reinstating Crude Oil Export Tax

Institute is expected to file an appeal to preserve injunction suspending the tax, which was overturned by a federal appeals court

Eneva Completes Pecém II Thermal Plant Sale For US$ 145 M

Transaction with Diamante had an enterprise value of R$ 839.2 million (US$ 162.3 M) and includes a contingent payment of up to R$ 149 million (US$ 28.8 M)

August Fuel Prices Fall For 3rd Consecutive Month

ValeCard survey shows further declines in national averages

Petrobras Contracts Strohm For Subsea Pipelines

Contract with Dutch company covers 6 km of composite pipelines to be used for water injection or gas lift in subsea wells at depths of up to 1,500 meters

Petronas Reports 3.84% Net Profit Increase In First Half 2026

Malaysian company posted US$6.76 billion in adjusted net profit for the period, driven by revenue growth

J&F Group Gets Terminal Gás Sul Lease Antitrust Clearance

Currently operated by New Fortress Energy, the LNG regasification terminal is located in Babitonga Bay, in São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina

Fuels & Fertilizers Tax Relief Package Authorized

Rule published in the Federal Official Gazette provides extraordinary measures for fuels affected by the conflict in the Middle East

Mines & Energy Minister: Decision On Angra 3’s Future To Come This Year

The ministry also backs including natural gas in Redata

Energy Institute Points To Gaps In Critical Minerals Policy

E+ Institute supports approval of Bill 2.780 but calls for criteria to prioritize value-added activities and technological development

Research Insitute Establishes Rare Earths And Energy Transition Centers

Energy and Nuclear Research Institute program opens the institute’s infrastructure to partnerships aimed at developing technologies in strategic areas

Aneel Opens Consultation On 2027 Electricity Market Rules

Electric Energy Regulator to accept comments from September 3 through October 2

Wind & Solar Curtailment Rises In August

According to a report released by BTG Pactual, the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Rio Grande do Norte led wind curtailment, while the states of Bahia and São Paulo posted the highest solar curtailment rates

Enel Takes Data Center Dispute To Electricity Regulator

Distributor flags overload in 2031, beyond the system operator’s analysis, and asks agency to define connection terms

Ourolux Bets On BESS, Targets Double-Digit Growth

Company has more than 30 systems in operation and expects to sell about 100 energy storage systems this year

AmCham: Critical Minerals Could Add US$ 37 B To Brazil’s GDP

Study finds that foreign capital participation in developing the critical minerals and rare earths value chain would generate greater economic value

UCB Power & Jinko ESS Target Local Content For BESS Auction

Agreement between the companies seeks to expand opportunities for compliance with Brazil’s local-content requirements

Electricity Tariff Flag To Remain Yellow In September

Less favorable power generation conditions will maintain an additional charge of R$ 1.885 (US$ 0.36) per 100 kWh consumed on electricity bills

Audit Court Approves 6 Power Distributors Concession Renewals

In a plenary session, TCU ministers determined that the concession-extension processes complied with applicable legislation

Brazil’s 2026 Fuel Consumption Forecasted To Increase 2.2%

According to the EPE’s “Short-Term Outlook for the Brazilian Fuel Market, demand is expected to reach 166.8 billion liters this year

CATL & Moura Partner To Bid In Battery Auction

Agreement calls for localized production of energy storage systems to meet LRCAP 2026 local-content requirements

Latin American BESS Capacity Forecast To Rise From 2.5 GW To 34 GW By 2035

Faster auction activity, rising curtailment and outdated transmission infrastructure are the main factors affecting growth, Wood Mackenzie says

TCU Warns Of Financial Risk In Extending Angra 1 Nuclear Plant's Operating Life

Court points to US$ 35.9 M in costs from bridge loans and says lack of funds could affect the plant’s license

From The Media

SET 03, 2026 - Merco Press

Leading financial analysis firms have tempered the White House's forecasts on the Venezuelan oil agreement announced on Friday (Aug. 28), which grants a company part-owned by the US government control of 17 fields holding some 65 billion barrels of reserves 100 years. UBS argues that Venezuelan output will take years to recover and that the impact on prices will be limited in the short term. The Swiss bank says prices “continue to react mainly to developments in Hormuz” and has not revised its forecasts for the sector as a result of the deal. The White House had maintained the transaction would substantially reduce petrol prices for American consumers. Timelines are the main obstacle. The consultancy Rystad Energy calculates that Venezuela will not recover its historic production peak — 3 times current levels — until 2050, and that doing so would require investment of US$ 85 billion. UBS adds that new transport infrastructure, technical capacity and a stable environment will be needed after years of underinvestment, sanctions and power cuts.

SET 03, 2026 - Reuters

A fresh round of U.S.-Iran military exchanges in the Middle East has pushed crude prices back toward US$ 95 a barrel, reminding markets that tensions in the region remain the biggest wildcard for global energy supplies. Washington's embargo on Iranian oil exports is steadily tightening the economic screws on Tehran by targeting its main source of revenue. At the same time, the U.S. midterm elections are drawing closer, giving President Donald Trump a strong incentive to keep gasoline prices under control and avoid further exacerbating this regional conflict. On the one hand, that combination might point toward imminent deescalation. But it could also encourage Iran to raise the economic stakes, particularly if it believes greater disruption will increase pressure on Washington. Visible tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen in recent days following a series of Iranian attacks near the passage, including a strike on a Saudi tanker that killed two seafarers.

SET 03, 2026 - Industrialinfo.com/iirenergy

Brazil has become one of the hot destinations for data centers. Its renewable power-generation matrix and recent efforts to ease data center development add to the country´s appeal, while international companies like Microsoft Corporation and Amazon already are operating in Brazil. One example is Alibaba, which launched a cloud region in Brazil on August 27, 2026, featuring two new data centers. The announcement marks Alibaba's first cloud region in South America and its second in Latin America, after Mexico in February 2025. "With secure, resilient local infrastructure, our AI+Cloud portfolio, and a growing partner ecosystem, we are supporting Brazilian enterprises and connecting them to Asia and the rest of our global network," said Allen Guo, the General Manager of Latin America Region for Alibaba Cloud Intelligence. Industrial Info Resources is tracking more than 120 active data centers in Brazil, with companies such as Oracle, Odata, Equinix and Ascenty owning assets. Meanwhile, companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services already offer cloud services.

SET 03, 2026 - Oceannews.com

ABS and JB Energy have signed an MOU to collaborate on strategic studies for the proposed Aura Sul Wind Project, a floating offshore wind pilot under consideration in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. ABS will support 2 key areas of the project: emissions reduction for the Port of Rio Grande and preliminary decommissioning strategy for JB Energy’s Raijin Float platform, a concrete-based, semi-submersible floating wind foundation. “Through this collaboration with JB Energy, ABS will support studies that advance safe, sustainable and economically viable offshore wind development in Brazil,” said Rob Langford, ABS Vice President, Global Offshore Markets. “Together with ABS, we are integrating port decarbonization, lifecycle thinking, and innovative decommissioning strategies into the Aura Sul Wind Project from its earliest stages. This collaboration will help establish new benchmarks for the sustainable development of floating offshore wind, not only in Brazil but for future projects worldwide,” said Rodolfo Gonçalves, JB Energy, CEO.