Brazil’s 2026 Capacity Reserve Auction (LRCAP) has played a key role in advancing the integration of natural gas infrastructure and power generation, reinforcing the gas-to-wire model in the Brazilian energy market. The auction resulted in the contracting of a...

Industry consultants have highlighted growing concerns regarding a potential global shortage of offshore vessel capacity, driven by the rapid expansion of offshore activities across both traditional oil and gas and emerging renewable energy sectors. Demand for...

Brazil’s government is expected to approve guidelines for offshore wind auctions at an upcoming meeting of the National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE). The decision will define the regulatory framework necessary to launch the country’s first auctions for offshore...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...