On October 1, 2025, the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) approved new resolutions setting minimum local content percentages for maritime support vessels and tankers operating in Brazil. Maritime support vessels constructed in Brazil are now required to have a...

On October 1, 2025, the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) approved a set of measures aimed at expanding oil and gas exploration in Brazil, with a particular focus on the pre-salt reserves. The decisions include regulations for exploration within the Exclusive...

The Energy Research Company (EPE) has identified the construction of a new pipeline for pre-salt gas transportation as a priority in the National Integrated Plan for Natural Gas and Biomethane Infrastructure (PNIIGB). Established under Decree No. 12,153/2024, the plan...

On September 30, 2025, the Federal Senate approved Complementary Bill No. 108/2024, which regulates the second phase of Brazil’s tax reform on consumption and guarantees the continuation of tax benefits for the production of low-carbon hydrogen. The proposal, reported...

According to a study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Brazil has the potential to supply up to 15% of global maritime biofuel demand by 2050. The country is already a leader in ethanol and biodiesel production and has the capacity to expand supply sustainably,...

Brazilian companies have shown commitment to the energy transition by investing in clean and sustainable technologies. The national industry will showcase its sustainability initiatives at COP30, contributing to discussions on emissions reduction and the development...

The Brazilian government plays a crucial role in the energy transition by implementing public policies that encourage the use of renewable energy and promote climate justice. Judicial interventions have also become an important tool to ensure these policies are...

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), set to take place in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025, will mark a key moment for global discussions on energy transition. The event will bring together world leaders, private sector representatives, and civil...

Petrobras has initiated a pioneering pilot project to capture and store carbon dioxide, aiming to support its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The São Tomé project, located in Macaé, will capture CO₂ and inject it into a deep saline reservoir in Quissamã,...

The National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) has approved the tender for the transmission auction scheduled for October 31 at the B3 headquarters in São Paulo. Eleven lots will be offered for the construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission lines, with...

The federal government will establish the National Council for Mineral Policy (CNPM) in October, according to the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira. He explained that the new body will be chaired by the Ministry of Mines and Energy and will include the...

Ibama, the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources, is the federal agency responsible for environmental regulation and licensing in Brazil. It has validated the results of the Pre-Operational Assessment (APO) conducted by Petrobras in the...