Mines & Energy Ministry Launches Rare Earths Strategy Study The initiative aims to support the formulation of guidelines, targets, and policy instruments to steer the structured development of Brazil’s rare earths value chain
Petrobras Investigating Foz Incident Causes The company reported that the rig was not drilling the seabed when the fluid loss was identified – both the rig and the well remain in safe condition
TGS & CGG Partner To Acquire Seismic Data Offshore Amapá The companies aim to acquire offshore multiclient 3D seismic data through a joint project in the Amazon Mouth Basin, part of Brazil’s Equatorial Margin. Brazil’s Antitrust Authority (Cade) has approved the partnership for this specific project
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
In 2025, Itaipu Transferred US$ 246 M In Royalties To Brazil In total, six states and 347 Brazilian municipalities benefited, in addition to the federal government
Solar Plus Storage Can Cost ⅓ Of Grid Expansion Expert involved in Cemig’s pioneering project points to strong potential for the model, especially in Brazil’s Center-West and Northeast. “Several distribution utilities are interested in replicating the case,” says Enerzee CEO.
Iconic Deploys Biomethane-Powered Trucks On Rio–São Paulo Route Pilot project is under review for expansion to new routes and fleet growth by the end of November; trucks transport dry cargo and finished products
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
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
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
1 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
2 Oil & Gas 16 janeiro 2026 Eneva 4Q25: 0.7 Billion M³ Natural Gas Eneva 4Q25: 0.7 Billion M³ Natural Gas
3 Power 20 janeiro 2026 BEHIND THE NEWS: Europe’s Energy Pivot Runs Through ... BEHIND THE NEWS: Europe’s Energy Pivot Runs Through Brazil
4 Oil & Gas 20 janeiro 2026 NBS Petróleo e Gás Acquires 2 Origem Energia Fields NBS Petróleo e Gás Acquires 2 Origem Energia Fields
5 Oil & Gas 21 janeiro 2026 Ibama Awaits Equatorial Margin Incident Update Ibama Awaits Equatorial Margin Incident Update