ANP investigates possible oil find by farmer drilling for water
The National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) is opening an administrative process to investigate a potential oil discovery in Tabuleiro do Norte, Ceará, made by a farmer drilling for water.
Oil and gas production in RN hits its lowest level in 40 years, says ANP
Oil and gas production in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, reached its lowest level in 40 years according to data from the National Agency of Petroleum (ANP).
Currents contributed to accident in Petrobras drilling in the Amazon estuary, says ANP
The ANP report indicates that strong currents off the Amapá coast contributed to the leaks that led to the suspension of Petrobras's controversial drilling in the region.
ANP authorizes Petrobras to resume drilling in the Amazon River Delta, says agency
The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has authorized Petrobras to resume drilling an exploratory well in the Amazon River Delta Basin, which was halted earlier this year due to a drilling fluid leak, with certain conditions to be met by the company.
Operation of Inmetro and ANP inspects 180 fuel stations in the Federal District and in 8 states
An operation is set to inspect 180 fuel stations in the Federal District and eight states, aimed at combating fraud in fuel quality and quantity.
Brazil hits record oil production in 2025
Brazil's national oil production reached a record 3.77 million barrels per day in 2025, reflecting a 12.3% increase from the previous record in 2023, according to the ANP.