On Tuesday (9/2), a decree from President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was published in the Official Federal Gazette, outlining the guidelines of the National Energy Transition Plan. The text defines concepts that will guide the actions of Pré-Sal Petróleo (PPSA) and other companies in the energy sector.

According to the decree, PPSA and ANP will be responsible for analyzing the best development options in the production-sharing agreements. For this, the reduction of carbon intensity throughout the asset’s life cycle and the adoption of mitigating measures for greenhouse gas emissions must be considered. In this scenario, companies must promote broad transparency regarding the emission indicators of oil and natural gas exploration and production projects.

PPSA will also be responsible for supporting the Energy Research Company (EPE) in adopting measures to encourage the decarbonization of oil and natural gas exploration and production activities, presenting to the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) a study on decarbonization scenarios and the impacts associated with the proposed measures.

The resolution has been in effect since its publication.