Brazil remains one of the most attractive jurisdictions for offshore energy investment globally, supported by large-scale pre-salt production, a strong pipeline of offshore projects and a regulatory framework that continues to evolve. In the coming years, the...
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Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect
National Deadline for proposal Engineering, construction, and supply for OSPLAN pumps and substation decommissioning. 23/03/2026 Engineering risk and onshore liability insurance for RNEST Train 2. 16/03/2026 Engineering, construction, and supply for OSPLAN pumps and...
New public procurement law does not limit suspension imposed under the former law, STJ rules
The First Chamber of Brazil’s Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) ruled that a sanction of temporary suspension from participating in public procurement procedures, imposed under the former Public Procurement Law (Law No. 8.666/1993), continues to produce its full...
Key highlights of the 2035 ten-year energy plan and the 2055 national energy plan
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and the Energy Research Office (EPE) have launched the public consultations for the Ten-Year Energy Expansion Plan 2035 (PDE 2035) and the National Energy Plan 2055 (PNE 2055), reinforcing the strategic planning of the Brazilian...
Petrobras commercial strategy helps offset rising tanker freight rates
It is possible to observe that Petrobras’ commercial strategy has helped the company mitigate the impact of the sharp increase in tanker freight rates caused by geopolitical tensions affecting global shipping routes. According to statements by the company’s executive...
Transpetro reports profit above R$1 billion in 2025, up 22% from the previous year
Transpetro, the logistics and transportation subsidiary of Petrobras, reported net profit of R$1.06 billion in 2025, representing a 22% increase compared with 2024. The result reflects the company’s strategy of diversifying its logistics services and resuming...
Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect
National Deadline for proposal Engineering, construction, and supply for OSPLAN pumps and substation decommissioning. 04/03/2026 Engineering, construction, and supply for OSPLAN pumps and substation decommissioning. 23/03/2026 Specialized services for liner running...
Civil code reform in contract law
It is evident that the ongoing reform of the Brazilian Civil Code carries significant implications for contract law, as it seeks to modernize and clarify the legal framework governing contractual relationships. The proposed amendments aim to update existing provisions...
First block of port lease auctions in Brazil scheduled for february 2026
The first block of federal port lease auctions in Brazil for 2026 is expected to take place on February 26, 2026, at the B3 stock exchange in São Paulo, marking the opening of the year’s port concession calendar. The auctions will be conducted by the Ministry of Ports...








