Oil, Natural Gas and Biofuels – Edition 39
Highlights – January News
January 2nd, 2023
New government team takes office
After the new administration took over, Alexandre Silveira was nominated as Minister of Mines and Energy. Silveira presented some of his projects on the inauguration day, which include the creation of a National Energy Transition Secretariat, dedicated to the elaboration of public policies focused on clean energy. On 01/12, Jean-Paul Prates’ appointment to the presidency of Petrobras was confirmed, complementing the national Oil and Gas team.
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January 31, 2023
MME extends CP on the Triennial Plan of the National Hydrogen Program
The MME extended the deadline for Public Consultation nº 147/2022 for submission of contributions by interested agents until February 28th. According to the Ministry, the purpose of the extension is to increase society’s participation in this plan, which should guide the federal government’s actions in the development of the hydrogen sector in the coming years.
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Laws and Regulations – January News
January 16, 2023
Inclusion of commercialization of biodiesel in the list of operations that enables the emission of CBIOs
Resolution nº 914/2023 was published, which amends RANP nº 802/2019, to include the commercialization of biodiesel among its producers in the list of operations that generate ballast for the issuance of CBIOs. The new norm stems from the amendment generated by RANP nº 857/2021, which authorized the commercialization of biodiesel between producers.
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Public Participation | Public Consultations and Public Hearings – January News
January 25, 2023
ANP – Public Consultation and Hearing No. 1/2023
Subject: To obtain subsidies on a draft to discipline authorizations for the activity of packaging and logistical operations of liquefied natural gas – LNG in bulk by alternative modes to the pipeline.
Contribution Period: from January 26, 2023, until March 13, 2023.
Hearing date: April 26, 2023, from 2pm to 4pm.
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January 31, 2023
ANP – Public Consultation No. 3/2023
Subject: The regulatory problem identified refers to the minimum conditions for the operational safety of biofuel production facilities. In the preliminary regulatory impact analysis report (RPAIR) submitted to public consultation, it identified the regulatory problem, the proposed objective, the affected agents and other items.
Contribution Period: from February 2nd, 2023, until March 20, 2023.
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Prior Consultations – January News
January 30, 2023
ANP – Prior Consultation No. 1/2023
Subject: To obtain contributions for the process of regulating the negotiated and non-discriminatory access of third parties to production flow pipelines, natural gas processing facilities and LNG terminals, referred to in article 28 of the Law No. 14.134/2021.
Contribution Period: from January 31st, 2023, until March 31st, 2023.
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Newsletter
07/11/2022
Oil, Natural Gas and Biofuels – Edition 38
Highlights – October News OCTOBER 13, 2022ANP publishes Dynamic Panel on Diesel Production Quality The ANP released, on 10/13/2022, a Dynamic Panel on the Quality of Diesel Oil Production. According to the Agency, the objective of the panel is to present data on the quality of vehicular diesel oil sold in the national territory, as …
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News
24/10/2022
The Legal 500 – Latin America 2023
A day after the Leaders League announcement, Souto Correa was once more featured in another international ranking: The Legal 500. In total, we had 55 recommended lawyers and 15 practice areas recognized for our legal services. Special mentions for the areas of Litigation and Corporate, which moved up in position, and the areas of Hydrocarbons, Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, and Aviation entered the ranking for the first time.
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24/10/2022
Leaders League Brazil – Transactions & Deals 2023
We have great news to share with you. Souto Correa was one of the highlights of the global ranking Leaders League Brazil - Transactions & Deals 2023, recognizing 11 practice areas and 13 professionals from our firm. In addition, for the first time our M&A: Large-Cap Transactions practice area was recognized by the ranking, which shows our prominence in large M&A transactions. In regional South, we still being recognized as leading law firm in Corporate/Commercial and Tax practices.
