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International operators reassess Brazil’s place in their exploration portfolios

The latest ANP auctions illustrate how Brazil continues to compete for international exploration capital amid global uncertainty over energy demand, reserve replacement and investment priorities. The participation of companies such as Equinor, Galp, CNOOC, Sinopec and...

Brazil’s R$160 billion infrastructure pipeline creates new maritime opportunities

Brazil’s Ministry of Ports and Airports has presented an investment portfolio of approximately R$160 billion for 2027–2030, encompassing ports, shipbuilding, inland waterways, airports and logistics infrastructure. The maritime components are particularly significant....

Fracking before the STJ: a defining moment for unconventional exploration

Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ) is scheduled to resume, on October 14, 2026, its judgment concerning the legality and conditions applicable to hydraulic fracturing in unconventional oil and gas exploration. The case, examined under Incident of Assumption of...

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Companies adjust processes in response to new dividend tax

Companies adjust processes in response to new dividend tax

Legislative developments in Brazil, notably Bill No. 1,087/2025, prompted publicly traded companies to review and adjust internal processes related to profit distribution in anticipation of a new dividend tax. Under the approved bill, a 10% withholding income tax on...

New Petrobras oil discovery in the Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde block

New Petrobras oil discovery in the Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde block

Petrobras has confirmed a new discovery of high-quality oil in the Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde block, located in the Campos Basin, off the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The oil was identified in the exploratory well 4-BRSA-1403D-RJS, situated approximately 108...

Weaknesses and risks in public procurement processes

Weaknesses and risks in public procurement processes

It is possible to identify various situations that continue to allow the occurrence of fraud and irregularities in public procurement processes, even after the enactment of Law No. 14.133/2021. Although the legislation provides mechanisms for transparency, planning,...

Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect

Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect

National Deadline for proposal AHTS Vessel Chartering with Specialized Technical Services 28/01/2026   International Design and implementation of a BioQAV pre-treatment unit. 04/02/2026 Acquisition of 4 MR1 tankers for transporting light and dark products....

Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect

Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect

National Deadline for proposal Inspection services for subsea rigid pipelines. 19/12/2025 Specialized Support for Logistics Project Management and Evaluation 13/12/2025 Specialized Project Support and Management 22/12/2025 Technical Project Development Services for...

STF rules out general repercussion on the taxation of stock options

STF rules out general repercussion on the taxation of stock options

The Federal Supreme Court of Brazil (STF) has decided, by majority, that the controversy surrounding the taxation of stock options does not raise a constitutional issue and therefore does not qualify for analysis under the mechanism of general repercussion. As a...

Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect

Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect

National Deadline for proposal Drilling and completion of onshore wells with equipment supply. 05/12/2025 Inspection services for subsea rigid pipelines. 19/12/2025   International Design and implementation of a BioQAV pre-treatment unit. 04/02/2026 Supply and...

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