March 18 (offshore-energy.biz) U.S.-headquartered energy technology giant Baker Hughes has won a multi-year deal with Brazil’s state-owned energy giant Petrobras to support critical turbomachinery equipment for the South American country’s offshore and refinery operations. The 60-month service award, for which an agreement was signed in February 2026 with Petrobras following an open tender process, will... Continue Reading →
Petrobras confirms new gas discovery in Colombia
March 18, 2026 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras informs a new gas discovery in the Copoazu-1 exploratory well, located in Block GUA-OFF-O in deep waters offshore Colombia. This discovery consolidates the gas province and the gas potential in the Colombian offshore, while also adds a greater volume of gas to contribute to the region’s... Continue Reading →
Bolivia eyes fresh partnership with Brazil’s Petrobras under new energy regulations
March 17 (Reuters) - Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz said on Tuesday that his country wanted to restart a relationship with Brazilian state oil firm Petrobras (PETR3.SA), opens new tab under new, clearer energy regulations. Paz said his government was working to quickly update the regulations to make them fair for Bolivia and foreign investors, and that its... Continue Reading →
Brava Energia Announces Termination of Negotiations for the Acquisition of Interest in Tartaruga Verde and Espandarte – Module III
March 17 - BRAVA ENERGIA S.A. (“Brava” or “Company”) (B3: BRAV3), pursuant to CVM Resolution No. 44 and, following the Material Fact disclosed to the market on January 16, 2026, informs its investors and the market in general that, on this date, March 16, 2026, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras communicated its decision to exercise... Continue Reading →
PRIO Announces Drilling License of Frade Field
Rio de Janeiro, March 16, 2026 - PRIO S.A. (the “Company” or “PRIO”) (B3: PRIO3), in compliance with best corporate governance practices, hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that, on this date, the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (“Ibama”) has issued the amendment to the Drilling License for... Continue Reading →
Petrobras announces participation in the Tartaruga Verde field and Module III of the Espadarte field
Rio de Janeiro, March 16, 2026 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras announces that, as partner and operator of the Tartaruga Verde and Espadarte – Module III fields, located in the Campos Basin, it has notified Petronas Petróleo Brasil Ltda. today of its decision to exercise its preemptive right to acquire the 50% interests in... Continue Reading →
Automation, emissions reduction to define next generation of FPSOs — MODEC
March 16, (oilnow.gy) Automation, digital technologies, and emissions reduction are expected to shape the next generation of floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels, according to discussions at the Deepwater Development Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference, hosted by World Oil and Gulf Energy Information, continued on March 11 with contractor panels, technical sessions, and... Continue Reading →
Deepwater to remain a core growth engine as Brazil and Guyana underpin production growth
March 16 (oilnow.gy) Deepwater oil and gas development will remain a major driver of global supply, with Brazil and Guyana expected to underpin production growth, according to discussions at a recent Deepwater Development Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The conference, organized by World Oil and Gulf Energy Information, opened on March 10 with an operator panel,... Continue Reading →
Petrobras informs about the monetary update of shareholder remuneration related to 3Q25
March 16, 2026 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the Material Fact published on 11/06/2025 and the Communication published on 12/11/2025, informs that it will pay on 03/20/2026 the second installment of shareholder remuneration referring to the anticipation of compensation related to the 2025 fiscal year, declared in accordance with the balance... Continue Reading →
Brazil scraps taxes on diesel, imposes levy on oil exports after price spike
March 12 (Reuters) - Brazil's government scrapped taxes on diesel while imposing a levy on oil exports in a move on Thursday that could affect state-run oil firm Petrobras , as the country seeks to soften the blow of the recent spike in global oil prices. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's administration said the... Continue Reading →