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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): ANAC Launches Public Consultation Following The Issuance Of The Regulatory Decree
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency has opened public consultation on draft regulations for monitoring and verifying CO₂ emissions from domestic flights under the National Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program. Air operators emitting 10,000 tonnes or more annually will need to comply with escalating emissions reduction targets starting at 1% in 2027 and reaching 10% by 2037, primarily through retiring SAF Sustainability Certificates or alternative compliance mechanisms including lower carbon aviation
Brazil Energy
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Mayer Brown
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Carbon Capture, Transport And Geological Storage: Decree No. 13,095/2026 Is Published, Regulating These Activities In Brazil
Brazil's Federal Government has issued Decree No. 13,095/2026, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for carbon dioxide capture, pipeline transport, and geological storage activities. The decree outlines technological routes including BECCS, CCS, CCUS, and DACCS, while designating the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) as the authorizing body and integrating these activities with Brazil's Emissions Trading System for potential carbon credit generation.
Brazil Environment
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Mayer Brown
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Regulation Of Methane Emissions In The Oil And Gas Industry: European Commission Recommendation And Brazil’s Progress On The Regulatory Agenda
The European Commission has issued recommendations allowing Member States to temporarily suspend fines on fossil fuel importers who fail to meet methane emission reduction obligations under EU Regulation 2024/1787, while Brazil advances its own regulatory framework through the ANP. This three-year grace period (2027-2029) comes amid industry pressure and energy security concerns, even as substantive monitoring and mitigation requirements remain in force. Brazilian producers and exporters face mounting press
Brazil Energy
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Mayer Brown
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Brasília Em Pauta - Edição Nº 238
This weekly bulletin from Tauil & Chequer's Brasília litigation team highlights critical cases scheduled for judgment by Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Federal Court of Accounts, alongside key legislative matters in the Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate. The bulletin covers administrative law, consumer protection, energy infrastructure, insurance, and tax matters set for deliberation during the week of May 4-8, 2026.
Brazil Government
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