While the Ministry of Mines and Energy advocates adhesion, diplomacy cites the country’s image on the eve of COP30
The possible entry of Brazil at OPEC+ (Organization of Oil and Allied exporting countries) caused differences within the government. While the minister of, (PSD), considers the adherence to the cartel, defends the postponement of the decision to 2026.
As the Poder360Brazilian diplomacy has as its priority, which will be held in November 2025, in (PA). The assessment is that now adhering to OPEC+ can compromise the image of Brazil as in the energy transition.
Silveira, on the other hand, argues that Brazil could influence OPEC+ to adopt more sustainable practices, especially biofuels.
The minister presents a more episodic view, aiming at the 2026 elections. Motivation is the same view in relation to between Planalto and the (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) on oil exploration in.
Invitation and Repercussion
The to join the group was made to the president (PT) in November 2023, during COP28. The possibility caused negatives, diverting the focus of the Brazilian environmental agenda at the event.
To become an integral, a decision of the Planalto is enough. However, Itamaraty evaluates that adhesion can take wear out in Brazil’s international political capital.
partner of (Brazilian Infrastructure Center), said the adhesion would have little practical impact. According to him, OPEC has lost relevance, as the offering of oil grew outside the group, highlighting US, Brazil, Norway and Guyana.
In addition, Rodrigues stated that the country has no means to act as a protagonist in the cartel, unlike Saudi Arabia and Russia, who control their oil companies.
“In Brazil, it has minority partners. That is, as much as the government always tries to influence, it is not a totally dominant agent. In addition, it has increasingly, has new companies, such as AEA, for example ”he said.
Already the political scientist, from (Foundation School of Sociology and Politics of São Paulo), sees a possible diplomatic gain. For him, adhesion could strengthen Brazil in commercial negotiations with the (Republican) government of the United States, which recently raised the Brazilian products.
However, it presents the same perception of Itamaraty about environmental impacts and contradictions with government promises.
“From the point of view of the environment, it is a setback. In fact, because this can generate in Brazil a requirement of greater search for new oil basins. And, consequently, more pollution. So this is evident. Especially in a year that Brazil will host to are contradictions of the Lula administration. But this is part of the script on the list. ”
The (National Council of Energy Policy) will discuss the theme at the meeting next Tuesday (18.FEV.2025).
