Transformations in Brazil’s energy sector could be critical to rebooting the broader economy. Today, with state-owned Petrobras still reeling from political scandal, one development welcomed by investors is a bill gaining steam in Congress to open offshore oil discoveries to greater private investment. Is this the beginning of more changes to come? What should be other top energy priorities for the interim government, and how does this fit into the larger economic picture?
Read the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s policy brief, “Oil & gas in Brazil: A new silver lining?”, authored by Brazilian energy expert Décio Oddone, for timely analysis of Brazil’s energy outlook and recommendations for policymakers on the steps necessary to maximize opportunities in Brazil’s oil and gas sector.