The removal of two Brazilian refiners and Petrobras’ pricing offensive reshuffle spot volumes around Santos and Paranaguá, shifting competition ahead of a planned tax increase in early 2026.
EDF power solutions has inaugurated a hydrogen pilot plant at the Norte Fluminense thermal power plant, with an investment of BRL4.5mn ($882,000), as part of Aneel's R&D programme.
Governor Gavin Newsom attended the COP30 summit in Belém to present California as a strategic partner, distancing himself from federal policy and leveraging the state's economic weight.
Nineteen countries, led by Brazil, Italy, Japan and India, aim to quadruple sustainable fuel production by 2035, marking a major industrial and regulatory challenge for global energy and transport supply chains.
À l’approche de la COP30, l’Union africaine demande une refonte des mécanismes de financement climatique pour garantir des ressources stables et équitables en faveur de l’adaptation des pays les plus vulnérables.
COP30 begins in Belém under uncertainty, as countries fail to agree on key discussion topics, highlighting deep divisions over climate finance and the global energy transition.
Ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva adopts a controversial stance by proposing to finance the energy transition with proceeds from offshore oil exploration near the Amazon.
The Brazilian government is granting new contracts to coal-fired power plants until 2040, illustrating the weight of regulatory decisions and industrial interests in a country predominantly powered by renewable energy.
NU E Power Corp. acquires 500 MW of hybrid projects from ACT Mid Market Ltd. to support the global expansion of its artificial intelligence and Bitcoin mining infrastructure.
Current emission trajectories put the planet on course for a 2.3°C to 2.5°C rise, according to the latest UN calculations, just days before the COP30 in Belem.
A week before COP30, Brazil announces an unprecedented drop in greenhouse gas emissions, driven mainly by reduced deforestation, with uneven sectorial dynamics, amid controversial offshore oil exploration.
Iberdrola has finalized the acquisition of 30.29% of Neoenergia for 1.88 billion euros, strengthening its strategic position in the Brazilian energy market.
The French group will supply carbon steel pipelines to TechnipFMC for the offshore Orca project, strengthening its strategic position in the Brazilian market.
The Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism formalizes a landfill-methane methodology, imposes an investment-based additionality test, and governs issuance of traceable units via a central registry, with host-country authorizations and corresponding adjustments required.
An agreement between Transpetro, Petrobras and the government of Amapá provides for the construction of an industrial complex dedicated to oil and gas, consolidating the state's strategic position on the Equatorial Margin.
Third-quarter results show strong resilience from European majors, supported by improved margins, increased production and extended share buyback programmes.
Scatec strengthened growth in the third quarter of 2025 with a significant debt reduction, a rising backlog and continued expansion in emerging markets.
CNOOC Limited announced continued growth in oil and gas production, reaching 578.3 million barrels of oil equivalent, while maintaining cost control despite a 14.6% drop in Brent prices.
Major global oil traders anticipate a continued decline in Brent prices, citing the fading geopolitical premium and rising supply, particularly from non-OPEC producers.
Waga Energy strengthens its presence in Brazil, betting on a rapidly structuring market where biomethane benefits from an incentive-based regulatory framework and strong industrial investment prospects.
The COP30 conference hosted in the Amazon by Brazil faces low participation from global leaders, amid geopolitical tensions and major logistical challenges.
China imported an average of 11.5 million barrels of crude oil per day in September, supported by higher refining rates among both state-run and independent operators.
Global demand for biofuels is driving a sharp increase in used oil imports to Europe and the United States, straining global feedstock supply chains, according to the International Energy Agency.
New Fortress Energy has initiated the initial ignition of its 624 MW CELBA 2 power plant in Brazil, starting the commissioning phase ahead of commercial operations expected later this year.
Green ammonia reaches a new industrial milestone with 428 active projects and over $11bn in investments, highlighting accelerated sector growth across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
Brazilian holding J&F Investimentos is in talks to acquire EDF’s Norte Fluminense thermal plant, valued up to BRL2bn ($374 million), as energy-related M&A activity surges across the country.
Iberdrola strengthens its partnership with Norges Bank Investment Management by adding two Spanish photovoltaic plants, raising joint operational capacity to 900 MW.
Baker Hughes will supply up to 50 subsea trees and associated equipment to Petrobras to support offshore production in Brazil, strengthening its role in the development of pre-salt fields.
Iberdrola plans to invest EUR58bn ($61.83bn) by 2028, targeting a net profit of EUR7.6bn ($8.10bn), focusing on power grids and key markets such as the United Kingdom and the United States.
Baker Hughes has signed a multi-year contract with Petrobras to maintain the Blue Marlin and Blue Orca vessels in Brazil’s offshore fields, including the supply of associated chemicals and services.
Argentina aims to boost gas sales to Brazil by 2030, but high transit fees imposed by Bolivia require significant public investment to secure alternative routes.
French steel tube manufacturer Vallourec has secured a strategic agreement with Petrobras, covering complete offshore well solutions from 2026 to 2029.
Increased output from Opec+ and non-member producers is expected to create a global oil surplus as early as 2025, putting pressure on crude prices, according to the International Energy Agency.
The Brazilian company expands its African footprint with a new offshore exploration stake, partnering with Shell and Galp to develop São Tomé and Príncipe’s Block 4.
