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The energy transition represents an essential global movement to curb the advance of climate change. It involves the gradual replacement of fossil fuels, such as oil and coal, with renewable and low-emission sources, such as solar, wind, biomass,...

The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) released a draft decree that regulates the National Program for the Decarbonization of Natural Gas Producers and Importers and Biomethane Incentives, established by Law 14,993/24 (Fuel of the Future Law). The...

A draft bill sent by the Ministry of Mines and Energy to Domestic Affairs Office in mid-April deals with the reform of the Brazilian electricity business, which can significantly change the dynamics of the business in format. In this ebook, we...

In this ebook, we have prepared an infographic to explain relevant points related to the measure, such as: the main objectives of the program; the instruments offered to the legal entity that has an approved sustainable development project; and...

Machado Meyer and Lobo de Rizzo advised on the 3rd issuance of simple nonconvertible, unsecured debentures, with additional personal guarantee, for public distribution, under automatic procedure, pursuant CVM 160, with firm guarantee...

Two Milbank offices have helped Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas raise US$500 million in a notes offering and launch a concurrent tender offer to buy back existing debt. Check out the full article. (Latin Lawyer -...

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Sanctioned on January 10, Law 15,097/2025 regulates the use of offshore energy potential in Brazil. The new rule establishes the rules regarding the assignment of the right to use Federal Government assets, via grant, for the production of...

Published on January 2 of this year in the Federal Official Journal, Normative Ordinance GM/MME 96/24, of the Ministry of Mines and Energy (amended by Normative Ordinance MME 97/25), established the guidelines for holding the auction for...

Several firms advised on an offering of US$650 million 7.950% Green Senior Secured Notes Due 2032 by LD Celulose International (LDCI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of LD Celulose (LDC), guaranteed by LDC and LD Florestal (LDF). LDC...

VBSO and Machado Meyer advised on the 2nd issue of simple debentures, non-convertible into shares, of the unsecured type in four series, for public distribution, of the Companhia de Água e Esgoto do Ceará – CAGECE, totaling...

Mattos Filho has helped the power generation subsidiary of US-based New Fortress Energy (NFE) issue debentures worth 4.5 billion reais (US$740 million) for the development of a thermoelectric power plant in northern Brazil. Tauil...

Machado Meyer Advogados has helped Brazil’s Scala Data Centers sign a power purchase agreement (PPA) with local generation company Serena Energia, from which it acquired wind farm assets to supply its hyperscale portfolio. Check out the full...

Veirano Advogados assisted Serena Energia in a self-production arrangement, while Machado Meyer Advogados represented Scala. The acquisition of a stake and renewable energy purchase agreement by Scala Data Centers for...

Lefosse has helped the local subsidiary of German vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz enter into a partnership with Brazil`s Raízen to operate a solar power complex in Rio Grande do Norte, as part of the car giant’s strategy to supply its own...

Recent rolling electricity blackouts in São Paulo have raised fears that the city’s electrical grid could collapse Ana Karina Souza, partner at Machado Meyer Advogados: “The lack of clear signs by the Brazilian government of the rules of a...

Machado Meyer advised Estado de São Paulo and, in collaboration with Banco Genial, worked on structuring the privatization, directly engaging in the legal audit process of EMAE for valuation purposes, in the project modeling and in the preparation...

Machado Meyer and Pinheiro Neto advised on the acquisition of 27% of Águas de Fortaleza’s capital stock by GS Inima. Check out the full story. (The Latin American Lawyer -...

Pinheiro Neto Advogados acted as a counsel to the issuer and Machado Meyer acted as counsel to the lead underwriter on the 1st issue of simple unsecured debentures, non-convertible into shares, for public distribution, in a single...

Machado Meyer acted as deal counsel, in connection with the structuring of the public distribution offer of eighty thousand agribusiness receivables certificates (CRA), with a total value BRL 80 million, in two series, of the 83rd issuance...

Our eBook provides detailed insights into the new legislation on the subject. Published on January 10, 2024, Law No. 14.801/24 introduces a new type of debenture in the infrastructure sector, with specific tax benefits and significant...

Infrastructure and energy

Challenges and opportunities of the Energy Transition in Brazil: the path towards COP30

MME advances in the decarbonization of the Natural Gas Sector

Ebook: The main points of the new reform of the electricity sector

Ebook: Law establishes the Energy Transition Acceleration Program

Machado Meyer and Lobo de Rizzo advise on CLI Sul issue

Brazil’s Usiminas makes bond issuance and launches tender offer

Ebook: Get to know the main points of the new law regulating offshore power generation

Auction rules for contracting electric power capacity

Several law firms advised on loan by LD Celulose

VBSO and Machado Meyer advise on CAGECE debenture issue

Brazilian firms steer New Fortress subsidiary debt tap

Brazil’s Scala Data Centers signs largest LatAm renewables PPA

Two firms act on deal between Scala Data Centers and Serena

Mercedes-Benz and Raízen ink power self-production JV in Brazil

How can São Paulo’s failing electric grid be strengthened

Machado Meyer advises on EMAE privatization

Two firms act on the acquisition of Águas de Fortaleza by GS Inima

Pinheiro Neto and Machado Meyer advise on Necta Gás issuance

Machado Meyer advise on CRA issuance of True Securitizadora

Ebook: New Infrastructure Debentures: Understanding Law No. 14.801/24

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