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Brazil Approves Joining OPEC+ As Major Oil Producer

Capuava oil refinery owned by Petrobras sits in Maui, on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)

Brazil's government has given the green light to join OPEC+, a coalition of major oil-exporting nations, marking a significant milestone in the country's emergence as a key player in the global oil market. The decision, made by the National Council for Energy Policy in response to an official invitation, underscores Brazil's growing stature as an oil-producing nation.

OPEC+ comprises the 12 OPEC members along with 10 other significant oil-producing countries, with Russia being the largest among them. While Brazil's participation in OPEC+ does not entail mandatory production cuts, it will engage in discussions within the Charter of Cooperation, a platform for dialogue on industry-related matters.

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