Brazil's cooperation with Denmark reflects a broader international trend toward integrating offshore wind development with industrial policy, port infrastructure and maritime supply-chain planning. Denmark has extensive experience in offshore wind technology, marine...
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Three port auctions could expand Brazil’s maritime logistics capacity
Brazil's federal government plans to hold three additional port terminal auctions on December 9, 2026, at B3 in São Paulo. The projects concern facilities in Fortaleza, Itaqui and Salvador, supporting the government's strategy of attracting private capital into port...
Record offshore production strengthens Rio de Janeiro’s industrial investment case
Brazil's oil and natural gas production reached a new record in September 2026, according to the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP). Total production reached 6.12 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, including approximately 4.71 million...
Ports before turbines: the infrastructure challenge behind Brazil’s offshore wind ambitions
Brazil's offshore wind industry faces a significant infrastructure challenge that could determine the timing and competitiveness of its future development. A technical study presented on October 28, 2026, during Brazil Windpower 2026 concluded that Brazilian ports...
Pumped-storage technology enters Brazil’s regulatory pipeline
Pumped-storage hydropower is an established energy-storage technology in international electricity markets, providing flexibility by moving water between reservoirs and generating electricity when demand or system conditions require it. As renewable generation expands...
ANEEL opens consultations on tax reform and regulated electricity contracts
Brazil's National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) has approved two public consultations addressing the effects of the Tax Reform on the regulated electricity sector. The consultations, open for contributions from October 21 to October 30, 2026, seek to adapt tariff...
From financing priorities to shipbuilding contracts: Brazil’s maritime investment pipeline expands
Brazil's Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) has accumulated approximately R$47.2 billion in approved financing priorities during 2026, reflecting increased investment activity across shipbuilding, maritime transportation and port infrastructure. The latest approvals, granted...
Brazil’s first union gas auction: a new contracting landscape for industrial consumers
Brazil has taken an important step toward expanding competition in its natural gas market. On October 22, Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A. (PPSA) successfully concluded its first direct auction of natural gas belonging to the Union, allocating all 110 lots offered, equivalent to...
Europe’s changing oil supply patterns strengthen Brazil’s export position
Brazil’s trade relationship with the European Union has undergone a significant shift in 2026, driven largely by increased crude oil exports. According to Fundação Getulio Vargas’ Icomex report, Brazil’s trade balance with the EU moved from a US$1 billion deficit in...








