10/23/18 BE Petroleo presents an overview of the main tenders and contracts of the segment The Brazilian subsea market will have a busy year-end, with a series of tenders entering the bidding phase and others being launched, while important contracts begin or come to an end. On the 29th, Petrobras will receive offers to supply... Continue Reading →
Privatize Petrobras? Check With Bolsonaro’s Generals First
Brazil’s right-wing front-runner Jair Bolsonaro became a market darling in part by promoting massive energy privatizations. But investors shouldn’t hold their breath. Those plans are getting watered down as Bolsonaro, a former army captain who has a history of supporting economic nationalism, brings into his campaign more military officers who view oil extraction and power generation through... Continue Reading →
Helix Energy sees profit spike in third quarter
Houston-based offshore energy services company Helix Energy Solutions saw an improvement in its profit and revenues in the third quarter 2018 both sequentially and year-over-year. In its 3Q 2018 report, Helix Energy on Monday reported a net income of $27.1 million for the third quarter of 2018 compared to net income of $2.3 million for... Continue Reading →
The squadron of ex-military men behind Bolsonaro’s rise in Brazil
The man who will likely be Brazil’s next Defense Minister greeted two reporters waiting outside the door, then politely sent them packing. “I do apologize,” he said, before slipping back into a cramped hotel conference room in the capital of Brasilia. “On orders from Bolsonaro, it is radio silence until the election is over.” Read... Continue Reading →
Petrobras oil exports to rise sharply in 2019, CEO says
Petrobras' oil exports are set to rise sharply in 2019 and the company is operating overseas, especially in Asia, to develop more market, Petrobras president Ivan Monteiro said on Monday while attending a seminar at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV). The executive, who took office as president in June this year, after resignation of... Continue Reading →
Exxon orders subsea system for Liza Phase 2 from TechnipFMC
Oilfield services provider TechnipFMC has been awarded a contract by an affiliate of ExxonMobil for the engineering of the subsea system for the proposed Liza Phase 2 project offshore Guyana. Following engineering and subject to requisite government approvals, project sanction and an authorization to proceed with the next phase, TechnipFMC will then manufacture and deliver the subsea equipment.... Continue Reading →
Halliburton posts higher profit in 3Q
U.S. oilfield services provider Halliburton recorded an increase in profit and revenues during the third quarter of 2018 compared to a year earlier. Halliburton on Monday reported an income from continuing operations of $435 million for the third quarter of 2018. This compares to income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2017 of... Continue Reading →
Solstad Starts Negotiations with Lenders Over Liquidity Concerns
Norwegian owner and operator of offshore vessels Solstad Offshore has started negotiations with lenders to improve the overall liquidity situation prior to the North Sea winter season. According to the company, the winter season is expected to be challenging for the company’s liquidity position. Read more
Petrobras completes Mero’s first test phase and goes shopping
Almost a year after starting the production of the Mero field (northwestern part of Libra), in the pre-salt of the Santos Basin, Petrobras concluded this month a first cycle of tests in the area. At the same time that it prepares new tests, the company starts to buy goods and services for the project, which... Continue Reading →
Petrobras – Resignation of the member of the Board of Directors Christian Alejandro Queipo
Rio de Janeiro, October 19, 2018 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that today Mr. Christian Alejandro Queipo presented his resignation from the position as member of the company’s Board of Directors, for personal reasons. As a member representing the company's employees, his succession will follow the procedures established in paragraph 2 of article... Continue Reading →