VistaBrazil July/August 2015

The Brazilian National Council on Energy Policy has officially authorized Brazil's oil and gas regulatory body, ANP, to hold the "First Pre-Salt Bid Round" in October of this year, which will be subject to the production sharing regime.

Brazil is emerging as a global leader in mining investment, with projections indicating USD 76.9 billion in sector investments between 2026 and 2030. The country holds strategic positions in critical minerals including niobium, graphite, and rare earth elements, while advancing public policies to strengthen mineral value chains and expand local industrial capacity.

Brazilian Government extends the REPETRO until 2040 and changes tax rules pertinent to the taxation of the oil and gas industry Decree No. 9,128/2017...

Petroleum companies are constantly changing its assets portfolio across the globe guided by a combination of factors.

Brazil′s petroleum, natural gas, and biofuels regulatory agency, "Agência Nacional do Petróleo, Gás Natural e Biocombustíveis" made available for public consultation a draft regulation seeking to revise unitization rules.

The Dutch subsidiary of Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, Petrobras Netherlands B.V. ("PNBV"), represented by Petrobras itself, published in the Brazilian Official Gazette, on July 17th, 2015, an international bid notice...

Brazil's Decree No. 13,097/2026 opens the free electricity market to approximately 90 million low-voltage consumers, including households and small businesses, marking a transformative shift in how electricity is contracted. The regulation establishes a phased implementation schedule beginning in 2027, with specific requirements for migration between regulated and free contracting environments.

Brazil's National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels has initiated a public consultation to revise regulations governing waterborne fuel specifications, aiming to incorporate biofuels and renewable fuels into maritime transport. The proposed changes align national standards with international specifications and support the International Maritime Organization's decarbonization targets while addressing Brazil's energy transition goals.

The energy transition in Brazil has gained increasing prominence amid the worsening global climate crisis. In 2024, for the first time, the planet recorded a temperature increase exceeding...

The Law came into force on the date of its publication, but its effects are subject to a lapse of time of 90 days.