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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?
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...
Petrobras launches market consultation for RWI Project on P-74 and P-75 Platforms
Petrobras has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the RWI (Remote Work Interface) Project, which involves offshore works on the P-74 and P-75 platforms in the Búzios field, Santos Basin. The RWI project aims to integrate a new control module, responsible for...
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....
CNPE establishes minimum local content requirements for maritime support vessels and tankers
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...
CNPE moves forward with pre-salt exploration and early divestment
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...
Integrated gas plan foresees pre-salt infrastructure expansion
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...
Senate Approves Measure Ensuring Hydrogen Incentives After Tax Reform
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...
Study Highlights Brazil’s Strategic Role in the Maritime Fuel of the Future
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,...
Business Role: Investment in Renewable Energy
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...
Government Role: Regulation and Climate Justice
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...
COP30: Government and Businesses United for a Sustainable Energy Transition
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...
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