Brazil Hits Record Oil and Gas Production Levels in 2025

Brazil reached a historic milestone in oil and natural gas production in 2025, recording its highest annual output ever as energy extraction continued to accelerate across offshore fields, as reported by Safras, a partner of TV BRICS.

Average daily production of oil and natural gas combined climbed to 4.897 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, marking an increase of nearly 13 per cent compared with the previous record set in 2023. Output also rose by more than 13 per cent year on year from 2024, confirming a sustained growth trend in the country’s energy sector.

According to consolidated national statistics released in early February, crude oil production alone averaged 3.77 million barrels per day in 2025, a historic peak and over 12 per cent higher than the previous year. Natural gas output also reached a new record, averaging 179 million cubic metres per day, representing a 17 per cent annual increase.

Pre-salt reservoirs remained the backbone of national production, accounting for nearly 80 per cent of total oil and gas output throughout the year. Post-salt offshore fields and onshore production together contributed just over one-fifth of national volumes, underlining the strategic importance of deepwater reserves.

Momentum strengthened further at the end of the year. In December 2025, combined oil and gas production rose to 5.237 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, the highest monthly level on record. Crude oil output exceeded 4 million barrels per day, while natural gas production approached 195 million cubic metres per day, both showing strong growth compared with November and December 2024.

Pre-salt output in December alone represented almost 80 per cent of national production, with gains of more than 19 per cent year on year. Production efficiency also improved, as the utilisation rate of natural gas reached 97.5 per cent.

Against this backdrop, Brazil’s energy record forms part of a broader trend across BRICS and BRICS+ countries, where several economies reported historic highs in key sectors in 2025. From energy and agriculture to manufacturing and macroeconomic growth, these results reflect a shift toward more strategically managed economic models, reinforcing the growing weight of BRICS and partner countries in the global economy.

In the renewable energy sector, Africa recorded its fastest-ever growth in solar power capacity in 2025. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the continent added around 4.5 gigawatts of new solar capacity during the year – a 54 per cent increase compared with 2024 and a level exceeding previous records. Large-scale solar projects were the main driver of this expansion, with installed capacity expected to grow more than sixfold by 2029, reaching over 33 gigawatts. The surge highlights Africa’s accelerating transition toward clean energy and its increasing role in global renewable markets.

At the macroeconomic level, Ethiopia, in turn, reported the best economic results in its history following the implementation of wide-ranging structural reforms. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the country achieved growth of 9.2 per cent in the past year, placing it among the world’s fastest-growing non-oil-producing economies. According to Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS, Ethiopia is targeting growth of up to 9.3 per cent in 2026, with proposals to raise the target above 10 per cent.

Meanwhile, Russia is set to surpass another milestone in 2025, with mineral fertilizer exports expected to exceed 45 million tonnes. Total fertilizer production rose to around 65 million tonnes, while exports continued to outpace overall output growth, remaining a key driver of the sector. According to Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS, holding roughly 18 per cent of the global fertilizer market, Russia has increased exports by about 60 per cent since 2013, with Brazil and India among its main consumer markets.