Law No. 12.276 authorizing the company PETROBRAS to carry out research, work and activity related to oil, natural gas and fluid hydrocarbons. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Oil Natural gas Concession Research Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 13 articles, authorizes the company "Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - PETROBRAS" to carry out research, work and any other activity related to oil, natural gas and fluid hydrocarbons. It establishes requirements to be met for production, exploitation and concession procedures. Full text Portuguese Website www.planalto.gov.br