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Pumped-storage technology enters Brazil’s regulatory pipeline

Pumped-storage hydropower is an established energy-storage technology in international electricity markets, providing flexibility by moving water between reservoirs and generating electricity when demand or system conditions require it. As renewable generation expands...

ANEEL opens consultations on tax reform and regulated electricity contracts

Brazil's National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) has approved two public consultations addressing the effects of the Tax Reform on the regulated electricity sector. The consultations, open for contributions from October 21 to October 30, 2026, seek to adapt tariff...

From financing priorities to shipbuilding contracts: Brazil’s maritime investment pipeline expands

Brazil's Merchant Marine Fund (FMM) has accumulated approximately R$47.2 billion in approved financing priorities during 2026, reflecting increased investment activity across shipbuilding, maritime transportation and port infrastructure. The latest approvals, granted...

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Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect

Key Petrobras bid opportunities – sourced from Petronect

National Deadline for proposal Inspection and storage services for rotors and bundles. 10/11/2025 Drilling and completion of onshore wells with equipment supply. 05/12/2025 Directional drilling services for onshore wells. 10/11/2025 Inspection services for subsea...

Brazil formalises proposal to quadruple sustainable fuels by 2035

Brazil formalises proposal to quadruple sustainable fuels by 2035

During a preparatory meeting for COP30, Brazil launched the “Belém 4×” initiative, proposing to quadruple global production and consumption of sustainable fuels by 2035. The proposal highlights hydrogen, biogases, synthetic fuels, and bio-based alternatives as key...

Brazil expands economically navigable waterway network by 279 km

Brazil expands economically navigable waterway network by 279 km

Between 2022 and 2024, Brazil expanded its economically navigable waterways by 279 kilometres, increasing from 20,100 km to 20,379 km—a 1.39% rise. The most significant expansion occurred in the North region, where growth reached 3.56%. According to the Ministry of...

Determination Balance Sheet: fair valuation at partner exit

Determination Balance Sheet: fair valuation at partner exit

A determination balance sheet has emerged as a key instrument to ensure fair treatment when a partner withdraws from a company. Unlike a standard balance sheet, which records assets and liabilities at historical cost, this special statement assesses the company’s...

Fixed ISS Tax Applies to Limited Professional Companies, Rules STJ

Fixed ISS Tax Applies to Limited Professional Companies, Rules STJ

Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice (STJ) ruled, in a repetitive appeal (Theme 1323), that single-professional firms organized as limited liability companies (LTDA) may pay the Service Tax (ISS) under the fixed-rate system established by Decree-Law 406/1968, provided...

Writ of mandamus and closed Tenders: is there still a right to protect?

Writ of mandamus and closed Tenders: is there still a right to protect?

Can a writ of mandamus still be filed after a public bidding process has ended and the contract is already signed? The issue goes beyond formality: closing a procurement process doesn’t erase the right to challenge illegalities that happened along the way. Brazil’s...

Federal government launches national geothermal energy program

Federal government launches national geothermal energy program

The National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) approved, on October 1, 2025, the creation of the National Geothermal Energy Program (Progeo). The initiative aims to harness the Earth’s natural heat for electricity generation, promoting a clean and renewable energy source....

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