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Oil and gas regulation in Brazil | Lexology
Use the Lexology Navigator tool to compare the answers in this article with those from other jurisdictions. Regulatory overview Regulation What are the primary laws and regulations governing the oil and gas industry in your jurisdiction? The 1988 Federal Constitution sets the basic provisions regarding the oil and gas sector. Accordingly, it grants the Federal Union ownership of mineral resources in the Brazilian territory which are deemed to be assets independent from the soil itself.
Oil and gas exploration and production laws in Brazil
Use the Lexology Navigator tool to compare the answers in this article with those from other jurisdictions. Who holds the rights to oil and gas reserves in your jurisdiction? The Federal Constitution grants the Federal Union title to mineral resources located in Brazil which are deemed to be distinct property from the land itself. The Federal Union may, upon compensation, allow companies to explore and produce such mineral resources.
Oil and gas occupational health and safety labour issues in Brazil
Use the Lexology Navigator tool to compare the answers in this article with those from other jurisdictions. What health and safety regulations and procedures apply to oil and gas operations (upstream, midstream and downstream)? There are several provisions dealing with occupational health and safety in the Federal Constitution, the Labour Code, the Ministry of Labour rules and many other pieces of legislation.
Oil and gas trading and distribution laws in Brazil
Use the Lexology Navigator tool to compare the answers in this article with those from other jurisdictions. How are oil and gas resources traded in your jurisdiction and what (if any) regulations and procedures apply to oil and gas sales, distribution and marketing activities, both nationally and internationally? Under the Federal Constitution, federal states must grant concessions for the distribution of piped gas for supplying final consumers.
Oil and gas environmental protection laws in Brazil
Use the Lexology Navigator tool to compare the answers in this article with those from other jurisdictions. What preliminary environmental authorisations are required before commencing oil and gas-related activities?
Oil and gas transport and storage laws in Brazil
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REPETRO Extension and Changes in the Brazilian Tax Legislation for the Oil & Gas Industry
It was published in the Official Gazette of August 18, 2017, with a republication dated August 21, 2017, the Decree No. 9,128/2017 (“Decree”) and the Provisional Measure No. 795/2017 (“MP 795/17”), which have modified the provisions of the tax legislation in regard to the exploration and production of oil and natural gas in Brazil. We will provide below our analysis of the main alterations thereunder.
New Rules for Bidding Rounds of Production Sharing Agreements - Regulation of Petrobras’ Priority Rights
On May 02, 2017 Decree No. 9,041/2017 (“Decree”) was published and came into force. Such Decree, aims to regulate Law No. 13,365/2016, which changed the current criteria for investments and operations in the Brazilian pre-salt areas.
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