On June 11, 2026, Brazil's Supreme Court (STF) formed a majority to grant digital platforms a 60-day deadline to implement structural obligations stemming from its ruling on civil liability for third-party content, including a duty of care to prevent the spread of...

Global oil price volatility, geopolitical tensions and vessel availability constraints continue to affect maritime transportation costs worldwide. For Brazil, these global dynamics are directly relevant to cabotage and offshore logistics, where bunker prices, charter...

Brazil’s cabotage market is facing increased pressure from freight costs and sharp fluctuations in bunker fuel prices. Bunker fuel remains one of the largest operating expenses for vessel operators, and volatility can directly affect the economics of maritime...

Brazilian shipping companies are advocating for a five-year extension of the non-incidence of the AFRMM on certain navigation operations. The sector argues that maintaining the exemption is important to preserve cabotage competitiveness, reduce logistics costs and...

Petrobras and DOF have entered into contracts totaling approximately R$ 1.1 billion for the chartering and operation of four RSVs, reinforcing the continued strength of Brazil’s offshore services market. The transaction highlights Petrobras’ demand for specialized...

The concession auction for the Rota dos Sertões (BRs 116 and 324, in the states of Bahia and Pernambuco), covering nearly 500 kilometers of highways with projected investments of R$4.3 billion over 30 years, was held at B3 on May 28, 2026. The auction notice approved...

Global oil and gas markets continue to reward producers capable of delivering production growth with capital discipline and operational efficiency. In this context, Brazil’s offshore sector stands out due to Petrobras’ profitability, rising liquids production outlook...

Petrobras has highlighted the success of bringing new offshore platforms into operation ahead of schedule, reflecting improvements in project execution, supplier coordination, commissioning and maritime logistics. In parallel, the Brazilian federal government has...

Brazil's National Development Bank (BNDES) announced an expansion of resources allocated to the Nova Indústria Brasil (NIB) program to R$300 billion by the end of 2026, in the presence of Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin and the Ministers of Finance and Industry. The...

OPEC has raised its projection for Brazil’s liquids production in 2026, estimating growth of 270,000 barrels per day and an average output of 4.7 million barrels per day. The previous projection was approximately 4.6 million barrels per day. Market Impact The revised...

Justice Dias Toffoli withdrew from the STF's virtual plenary agenda nine appeals filed by major digital platforms against the expanded liability ruling for user-generated content, transferring the case to a yet-unscheduled in-person session. Simultaneously,...

Petrobras was reportedly the most profitable oil company globally in the first quarter of 2026 among oil and gas companies with market value above US$50 billion, recording net income of approximately US$6.25 billion. The result placed Petrobras ahead of major...