Mauá’s receipt of the necessary tax clearance certificates strengthens its ability to participate in public and private tenders. Tax, labor and social security regularity is generally a key qualification requirement in procurement procedures and may also affect access...

Governments worldwide are increasingly combining energy transition policies with local manufacturing incentives and supply-chain security requirements. Brazil’s proposed battery auction model follows this global trend by seeking to attract manufacturers while...

Brazil’s final Ten-Year Energy Expansion Plan for 2035 projects approximately R$ 3.5 trillion in investment across the country’s energy sector. The plan estimates that installed electricity generation capacity will increase from approximately 255 GW to 367 GW by 2035,...

South America’s offshore markets are experiencing strong expansion, supported by developments in Brazil, Guyana, Suriname and other emerging production areas. This growth is occurring against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, supply-chain constraints and...

Brazil’s first battery storage auctions, expected to include local content requirements, are already attracting foreign manufacturers interested in establishing operations in the country. International suppliers, including Chinese and US manufacturers, have reportedly...

Brazil's offshore support fleet continues to operate with more than 470 vessels under Brazilian Jurisdictional Waters (AJB), making it one of the largest offshore support fleets worldwide. While current fleet levels demonstrate strong market resilience, continued...

ANP has approved the inclusion of 86 exploratory blocks in the Equatorial Margin for future Permanent Offer bidding cycles. Market Impact The measure significantly expands Brazil's long-term exploration portfolio and may: attract new international oil companies...

Brazilian offshore support companies have confirmed that they are preparing to meet the expected operational demand arising from future exploration activities in the Equatorial Margin, one of Brazil's most promising offshore frontiers. Market Impact The expected...

Brazil and the Netherlands are strengthening bilateral cooperation aimed at developing an integrated green hydrogen (H₂V) value chain, combining Brazil's renewable energy potential with the Netherlands' position as Europe's principal logistics gateway. The partnership...

Globally, energy storage has become a strategic tool for grid flexibility, renewable integration and energy security. Brazil’s regulatory approach reflects this broader trend by moving beyond isolated auction mechanisms and toward a permanent framework for storage...

Transpetro has signed a US$ 427 million contract for the construction of four vessels at Estaleiro Rio Grande, reinforcing Brazil’s shipbuilding recovery and the strategic relevance of domestic maritime capacity. In parallel, Emgepron has launched a procurement...

Petrobras and Pemex are expected to advance cooperation in deepwater exploration and production, natural gas and petrochemicals, following diplomatic engagement between Brazil and Mexico. Market Impact This may create opportunities for: technical cooperation in...