On March 4, 2026, the Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) published Resolutions No. 995/2026 and No. 996/2026, which implements the National Program for Decarbonization of Natural Gas...more
3/13/2026
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Clean Energy ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Government Agencies ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Importers ,
Natural Gas ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy
A Reforma do Setor Elétrico avança para um novo capítulo com a publicação da Lei n.º 15.269/2025, marco legal que incorpora diversos temas discutidos há anos no movimento da Modernização do Setor Elétrico, incluindo a...more
12/12/2025
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Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Reform ,
Energy Sector ,
New Legislation ,
Public Utility ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Utilities Sector
The Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has announced that eight exploratory blocks are currently available in the Permanent Offer under Production Sharing (OPP), a continuous bidding...more
On October 22 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) held the public session of the 3rd Cycle of the Permanent Offer for Production Sharing regime (“OPP”)....more
10/29/2025
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Competitive Bidding ,
Contract Terms ,
Energy Contracts ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Government Agencies ,
Investment ,
Offshore Drilling ,
Oil & Gas ,
Permits
On August 26, 2025, Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A. (PPSA) published the Preliminary Notice for the Auction regarding the transfer of the Federal Government’s rights and obligations arising from the Unitization Agreements (AIPs) in the...more
On July 11, 2025, the Brazilian government published Provisional Measure No. 1,304/2025 (MP), introducing significant changes to the Brazilian energy sector. Below, we highlight the main points proposed in the MP....more
On May 15, 2025, the Board of Directors of the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) approved precedent statements on integrity management in exploration and production units, with the aim of...more
On July 2, 2024, Brazil’s National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) published Resolution No. 971/2024 (the “Resolution”), regulating the authorization of the activities of bulk Liquefied Natural Gas...more