Brasília, Brazil, February 18, 2025 – Brazil’s government has approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signaling a significant step in the country’s evolution into a prominent oil state.
The decision comes just nine months ahead of Brazil hosting the United Nations’ annual climate summit.
The National Council for Energy Policy granted approval in response to an official invitation received in 2023. OPEC+ comprises the 12 members of OPEC alongside 10 additional key oil-producing nations, with Russia being the largest among them. However, Brazil’s participation will be limited to the Charter of Cooperation—a permanent forum for discussion—without binding obligations such as production cuts.
“At this stage, our involvement is strictly as a forum for discussing strategies among oil-producing countries,” said Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira at a news conference. “We should not be ashamed of being oil producers. Brazil needs to grow, develop, and create income and jobs.”
Under the Charter of Cooperation, Brazil will be able to engage in dialogue with other members on industry-related issues but will not participate in decision-making processes regarding production policies. The move reflects Brazil’s broader objective to balance its economic growth and energy development with its commitments to environmental and climate-related initiatives.
As Brazil positions itself within the framework of OPEC+, industry analysts will be watching to see how this step impacts the country’s oil sector and broader economic strategy ahead of the upcoming UN climate summit.
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