Wilson Sons, the leader in port and maritime logistics in Brazil, posted a net profit of R$113 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, 169% higher than the same period of 2021. Last year, the company's profit after tax was R$339 million, up 51% compared to 2021. Net revenue totalled R$2.3 billion in the year,... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on Pricing Policy
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, regarding the pieces of news published in the media about the company's Price Policy, clarifies that product price adjustments are made in the normal course of its business. Petrobras reiterates its commitment to the practice of competitive prices and in balance with the market, while avoiding the immediate pass-through of... Continue Reading →
PRIO on closing of acquisition of interest in the Itaipu field
Petro Rio S.A. (the “Company” or “PRIO”) (B3: PRIO3) informs its shareholders and the market in general of the closing of the acquisition of 40% interest in the BM-C-32 Block (“Itaipu Field” or “Itaipu”), acquired from Total Energies E&P Brasil Ltda., following the Material Fact released on September 26, 2022. Together with the 60% interest... Continue Reading →
Karoon offshore Brazil field comes on stream
Australia’s oil and gas company Karoon Energy has kicked off production from a well located on a field offshore Brazil, with first production rates surpassing expectations. In addition, the second well at this field is expected to come online by the end of the month. Back in April 2021, Karoon hired a rig to perform well... Continue Reading →
PRIO on Credit Suisse equity interest
Petro Rio S.A. ("Company" or "PRIO") (B3:PRIO3), in compliance with the provisions of Article 12 of Resolution No. 44 of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission ("CVM"), dated August 23, 2021, as amended, informs that it received from Banco de Investimentos Credit Suisse (Brasil) S. A. correspondence in which they inform the Company that they... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on the election of the new Executive Board
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, in addition to the material facts disclosed on 02/02/2023 and 02/17/2023, informs that its Board of Directors elected as of 03/29/2023, with term of office until 04/13/2025, the following members to the Executive Board: Mr. Sergio Caetano Leite to the position of Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer; Mr. Joelson... Continue Reading →
DOF using Voyis equipment for subsea inspections offshore Brazil
(OM) Voyis has sold its first subsea inspection equipment for use offshore Brazil to DOF Brazil. DOF has acquired the company’s Insight Micro laser scanners and still cameras. According to Voyis, the optical sensor will allow the company to develop 3D models of subsea facilities in real time to reduce risk and provide an accurate record... Continue Reading →
Prosafe participates in three tenders to get more assignments for its vessels
(OET) Offshore accommodation provider Prosafe is taking part in three ongoing tenders to win more work for its fleet of vessels. As the recent Petrobras tender for 450 days was cancelled, Prosafe is currently not participating in any Petrobras tenders, however, the company is engaged in three tenders. The first of these is in the... Continue Reading →
Brazil environment agency frustrates Petrobras plan to drill at the Foz do Amazonas
(Reuters) - Brazil's environmental regulator Ibama has asked oil company Petrobras (PETR4.SA) for additional information on its plan to drill at the mouth of the Amazon river before authorizing Petrobras to test its emergency oil spill response, the agency's president Rodrigo Agostinho told Reuters. The request frustrated the hopes of Petrobras to start the drilling test as... Continue Reading →
UK’s SFO Seizes More than $8M from Ex-Petrobras Employee
(Reuters) Britain’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) can seize more than $8 million of illicit cash linked to a massive Brazilian corruption scandal involving state-run oil company Petrobras, a London court ruled on Friday. The SFO successfully applied to confiscate $7.7 million and 700,000 pounds held in the London bank account of former Petrobras employee Mario... Continue Reading →