South America: Energy and Natural Resources

El 30 de septiembre de 2026, la Secretaría de Energía publicó nuevas disposiciones administrativas que establecen requisitos obligatorios para personas físicas y morales con alto consumo energético en México. ¿Qué implicaciones tienen estas regulaciones para las empresas que superan los umbrales de consumo de electricidad y combustibles? Las nuevas normas introducen obligaciones de registro, reporte anual y certificación de sistemas de gestión

El Plan de Desarrollo del Sector Hidrocarburos (PLADESHi) establece metas nacionales de producción de hidrocarburos hasta 2039, contemplando proyectos de exploración, extracción y modernización de infraestructura energética. El documento detalla estrategias de aprovechamiento de gas natural, reducción de emisiones, desarrollo de infraestructura de refinación y petroquímica, así como la expansión del SISTRANGAS y la participación de operadores privados e

This weekly bulletin from Mayer Brown's Brasília litigation team highlights critical cases scheduled for judgment by Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, Superior Court of Justice, and Federal Court of Accounts, alongside key legislative matters before the Chamber of Deputies and Federal Senate. The briefing covers significant legal developments spanning administrative law, environmental regulations, energy infrastructure, insurance, and tax matters that will shape Brazil's legal landscape in the coming

El Plan de Desarrollo del Sector Hidrocarburos (PLADESHi) establece metas nacionales de producción de hidrocarburos hasta 2039, contemplando proyectos de exploración, extracción y modernización de infraestructura energética. El documento detalla estrategias de aprovechamiento de gas natural, reducción de emisiones, desarrollo de infraestructura de refinación y petroquímica, así como la expansión del SISTRANGAS y la participación de operadores privados e

President Abelardo De la Espriella's administration is signaling a major shift toward private and foreign investment in Colombia's energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Will these policy changes successfully reactivate hydrocarbon exploration, accelerate critical mineral development, and unlock billions in infrastructure projects, or will regulatory hurdles and judicial challenges impede progress?

Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency has opened public consultation on draft regulations for monitoring and verifying CO₂ emissions from domestic flights under the National Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program. Air operators emitting 10,000 tonnes or more annually will need to comply with escalating emissions reduction targets starting at 1% in 2027 and reaching 10% by 2037, primarily through retiring SAF Sustainability Certificates or alternative compliance mechanisms including lower carbon aviation

President Abelardo De la Espriella's administration is signaling a major shift toward private and foreign investment in Colombia's energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Will these policy changes successfully reactivate hydrocarbon exploration, accelerate critical mineral development, and unlock billions in infrastructure projects, or will regulatory hurdles and judicial challenges impede progress?

Brazil has enacted comprehensive legislation establishing a National Policy on Critical and Strategic Minerals, creating new regulatory frameworks that will fundamentally reshape how mining companies operate in the country. The law introduces mandatory revenue allocations, a new guarantee fund structure, and a council with broad approval powers over corporate transactions and international agreements.

Chile's Ministry of the Environment has published a draft amendment to the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA) regulation, proposing significant changes to entry criteria and thresholds for mining and real estate projects. The proposal introduces higher thresholds for mining operations and exploration activities while establishing new exemptions for certain waste reprocessing projects and real estate developments with approved emissions offset programs.

A Agência Nacional de Águas e Saneamento Básico abriu consulta pública sobre nova norma de revisão tarifária que busca harmonizar procedimentos regulatórios no setor de saneamento. A proposta traz mecanismos inovadores para lidar com impactos da Reforma Tributária, incluindo aplicação provisória de reajustes por inércia regulatória, além de estabelecer tratamento específico para parcerias público-privadas e medidas cautelares

Mexico's National Water Program 2026-2030 establishes a comprehensive framework to address the country's critical water challenges, including severe water stress affecting 95% of the northern and central territory, contamination in 30% of major rivers, and significant gaps in water treatment infrastructure. The program outlines five strategic objectives ranging from strengthening water governance and concession oversight to guaranteeing progressive access to water and sanitation, promoting efficient water u

La Comisión Nacional de Energía publicó los formatos oficiales para solicitar permisos de almacenamiento de energía eléctrica en México, estableciendo tres modalidades distintas según...