Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy is expected to publish in April 2026 the ordinance establishing the regulatory framework for the country’s first auction dedicated to large-scale battery energy storage systems. The auction will be conducted under the Capacity...
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OPEC maintains forecast for oil demand growth
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reaffirmed its projections that global oil demand will continue to grow through 2026 and 2027, with consumption expected to increase by approximately 1.4 million barrels per day in 2026 and 1.3 million...
Logistics operators expand investments in Brazil
According to the Brazilian Association of Logistics Operators (ABOL), approximately 68% of logistics companies have increased investments in Brazil, focusing on digitalization, infrastructure upgrades and operational efficiency. These developments are particularly...
Petrobras procurement outlook
Petrobras continues to launch procurement opportunities across offshore services, subsea operations and maritime support activities, reinforcing Brazil’s position as one of the most active offshore markets globally. Several ongoing tenders highlight the sustained...
Opportunities in Brazil
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...
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...








