Cade Accepts Petrobras As Interested Party In CBO/OceanPact Deal State-controlled company says the potential CBO acquisition raises antitrust concerns
Repsol Sinopec Advances DAC & E-Fuels Projects In Brazil Company develops direct air capture technology and targets pilot-scale deployment for synthetic fuel production
Baker Hughes-Petrobras Extend Santos Basin Contract Company expands integrated well construction services across Brazil’s largest offshore producing basin
Brazil Has Global Energy Opportunities Amid Geopolitical Tensions Petroleum institute president says Brazil’s reserves and diversified energy matrix position it to expand its global energy supply role
Imetame Returns Block In The Tucano Sul Basin TUC-T-140 was acquired in the 3rd Cycle of the Permanent Production Sharing Offer
Lupatech Seeks Restructuring For US$ 58.6 M Debt Liabilities belong to the valve producer’s subsidiaries
Gasmig Launches Biomethane Public Call The objective is to contract up to 250,000 cubic meters per day of the renewable fuel produced in the state of Minas Gerais and delivered to the Triângulo Mineiro region
Ecopetrol Launches Tender To Acquire Additional 25% Stake In Brava Energia The public offer targets approximately 116.1 million common shares at R$ 23 (US$ 4.11) per share, with the goal of increasing Ecopetrol’s ownership stake to 51%
36 Companies Registered So Far For 6th Permanent Concession Offer (OPC) The bid round includes 495 exploratory blocks and five marginal accumulation areas across 11 sedimentary basins, with total signature bonuses amounting to R$ 2.1 billion (US$ 375 million)
Oil Workers Challenge FTZ Refinery Tax Exemption FUP, Sindipetro-AM, and Anapetro request admission to Supreme Federal Court as amici curiae in constitutional lawsuit contesting exemption from refining taxes
Vallourec To Supply ExxonMobil Pipes For Guyana Projects The company will provide 145 km of pipelines for the Hammerhead and Longtail fields in the prolific Stabroek Basin
Petrobras Tenders Sergipe Deepwater Gas Pipeline Contract Company launches bidding process to contract EPCI for subsea pipeline network to transport natural gas from offshore Sergipe to the coast
John Crane Offers Offshore Asset Sealing Solutions Company targets deepwater operations market, an environment that places significant demands on equipment performance, where systems must operate continuously under high pressure and temperature conditions
O&G Regulator (ANP) Confirms Ceará Site Sample Is Petroleum Agency opens administrative process to technically evaluate the area and assess possible inclusion of an exploration block in the Permanent Concession Offer
ANP Schedules Oct. Auction For 523 O&G Exploration Areas Regulator launches the 6th Cycle of the Permanent Concession Offer with 5 marginal accumulation areas and 495 blocks, alongside the 4th Production Sharing Offer Cycle with 23 blocks
Armor Forecasts Continuation Of Yellow Tariff Flag In June Deregulated energy market prices are expected to remain within an estimated range between US$ 49.50 and US$ 35.60
Itaipu Invests US$ 5.2 M In Southwest Paraná Agreements cover urban paving, university infrastructure and sustainable agricultural technology projects
4th Eco Invest Brazil Auction Unlocks R$ 13.2 B (US$ 2.36 B) Approximately R$ 7.9 B (US$ 1.41 B) will be allocated to infrastructure projects spanning energy, sanitation, connectivity and low-carbon logistics
Federal Public Prosecutor Questions Land Use By SPIC Wind Farms In Paraíba Agency asks Aneel to investigate possible land ownership irregularities and lack of consultation with fishing community
Hydropower Plants Gain Importance In Grid Modulation Volt Robotics study shows that the role of hydropower plants has changed, and their new function needs to be properly compensated
EAR Remains Above 55% Across All Brazilian Power Subsystems Southern region is expected to post the strongest Natural Inflow Energy performance at 101% of the long-term average
Communications Solution Increases Response Speed During Blackouts Utilities could reconnect field devices up to 60% faster
Green Hydrogen Association (ABIHV) & NLHydrogen Sign MoU Memorandum establishes cooperation in 3 main areas: project and hub development, standards and certification, and market and offtake
Acelen Renováveis Announces US$ 1.5 B For SAF Biorefinery Global consortium led by HSBC and the IFC backs Bahia project expected to produce 1 billion liters annually starting in 2029
Tradener Files For Judicial Recovery Brazil’s first energy trader says preparatory measures did not deliver expected results
Energisa Sells Taesa 5 Transmission Assets For US$ 305 M The concessions are fully operational assets located in the states of Goiás, Bahia, Pará and Tocantins
Aneel Approves 2026 Capacity Reserve Auctions (LRCAPs) The Electric Energy Regulator’s Board unanimously ratified the auctions after disputes at the Federal Court of Accounts, lawsuits and pressure from federal prosecutors
BR Aviation Invests In Electric Airport Fleet Zero-emission vehicle is a sustainable alternative supporting aviation decarbonization efforts
Federal Prosecutors Recommend Suspending 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction Approval Recommendation cites possible regulatory capture and asks Aneel and the Ministry of Mines and Energy to halt the process
Federal Court Demands Thermal Power Auction Explanation Court questions thermal products offered in the 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction; regulator has 5 days to respond
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