Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) in Brazil
Oil production in Brazil reached a new high in August 2024, with Union-managed production surpassing 89,000 barrels per day (bpd). This growth includes a substantial output from production-sharing contracts and areas under Individualization of Production Agreements (AIPs), strengthening Brazil’s position Read More …
The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP) has taken a significant step toward ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of Brazil’s fuel distribution industry by approving the investigation report related to a major fire incident at Read More …
The Brazilian Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP) approved a revision to ANP Resolution No. 791/2019 on August 8, 2024. This revision introduces a key change to the individual annual emission reduction targets under the RenovaBio program, offering Read More …
The Brazilian government has published Law No. 14,948/2024, establishing the legal framework for low-carbon hydrogen regulation. This new law grants the Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) the authority to regulate, authorize, and oversee the exploration Read More …
The Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has issued new guidelines for the draining of Diesel B tanks at retail stations, a move aimed at enhancing the quality of diesel available to consumers across Brazil. The implementation Read More …
The Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has taken a significant step towards modernizing the regulatory framework for bulk Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) with the approval of a new resolution. This resolution, approved on July 25, 2024, Read More …
The Brazilian National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has authorized the commercialization of maritime fuel containing biodiesel. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote renewable energy use in the maritime sector. Testing and Results Between Read More …
In May 2024, Brazil experienced a notable rise in its oil and natural gas production. According to data released by the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), the country produced 3.212 million barrels of oil per Read More …
Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has approved a new resolution, Resolution No. 853/2024, concerning the regulation of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Brazil. This resolution aims to modernize and streamline the legal framework governing the Read More …
Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) recently held an essential workshop focusing on incident reporting for biofuel producers. By addressing the critical aspects of incident communication, the workshop aimed to equip industry professionals with the knowledge and Read More …