In January 2026, Petrobras highlighted the revision of Regulatory Standard No. 10 (NR 10), approved by the CTPP in December 2025 and scheduled for official publication in 2026. The main innovation is the inclusion of arc flash risks in the hazard inventory of the Risk...
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Petrobras business plan 2026–2030
Petrobras has presented its 2026-2030 Business Plan, reaffirming its focus on oil and gas with economic and environmental resilience, reserve replacement, and industrial expansion to monetize national oil and increase the supply of low-carbon products. The company...
Tax reform, NFS-e and Petrobras supplier chain financing programs
Petrobras’ live session held on January 22 addressed strategic issues related to Tax Reform, fiscal standardization, and financing mechanisms for the supplier chain, with emphasis on the operational and financial impacts expected from 2026 onward. In the context of...
Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect
National Deadline for proposal AHTS Vessel Chartering with Specialized Technical Services 28/01/2026 Engineering, construction, and supply for OSPLAN pumps and substation decommissioning. 04/03/2026 Offshore monitoring of oil slicks using drifting buoy systems....
Interest on Equity: an economical alternative for partner remuneration
It is possible to examine how Interest on Equity (IOE) functions as a tax-efficient mechanism for distributing profits to partners in Brazil. IOE represents a form of remuneration in which companies pay interest on their equity base — calculated using the long-term...
Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect
National Deadline for proposal AHTS Vessel Chartering with Specialized Technical Services 28/01/2026 Support services for planning, integration, and monitoring of submarine projects. 22/01/2026 PIG decoking services in REFAP furnaces. 27/01/2026 Engineering,...
Publicly traded companies account for R$ 4.1 trillion in Brazil, study finds
Publicly traded companies in Brazil were responsible for generating R$ 4.1 trillion in economic value, according to a study conducted by Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) for the Brazilian Association of Publicly Held Companies (Abrasca). The figure reflects the broad...
Investors’ appetite for stocks rises on prospects of interest rate cuts
The Brazilian stock market has seen renewed investor interest and rising stock prices as expectations grow for potential interest rate cuts in the near future, a trend supported by both local and international market indicators. Historically, anticipated reductions in...
Labor Court includes business partner’s spouse in labor enforcement action
A regional labor court in Brazil — the TRT of the 2nd Region — has determined that the spouse of a business partner may be included in a labor enforcement proceeding, even if the spouse is not formalized as a partner in the company’s corporate documents. The decision...








