Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras, in continuity to the notice to the market disclosed on April 8, 2024, informs that the Board of Directors approved, with 10 (ten) votes in favor, today, the Company’s adherence to the PGFN-RFB Transaction Public Notice 6/2024 (tax disputes of significant and widespread legal controversy), which covers debts whose tax collections... Continue Reading →
BP started drilling pioneer well in the Pau Brasil block, in water depth of 2,283 meters
(PN) Oil major bp inaugurated a new moment in its operations in the Brazilian offshore. This week, the company began drilling the pioneer well (1-BP-12D-RJS) in the Pau Brasil block, located in the pre-salt of the Santos Basin. The well is in a water depth of 2,283 meters and is being drilled by the DS-15... Continue Reading →
Vallourec Hooks Major Deal with Equinor for Equipment Supply off Brazil
(OE) France-based tubular solutions supplier Vallourec has secured a five-year contract with energy giant Equinor for the supply of tubes and connections, accessories, and services for oil and gas fields in Brazil. Vallourec low-carbon OCTG solutions will contribute to the development of the Bacalhau and Raia fields operated in the pre-salt, as well as the... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on appointments to the Executive Office
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that its CEO, Magda Chambriard, has appointed 3 new members to the Executive Office: - Engineering, Technology and Innovation Executive Office, Ms. Renata Baruzzi; - Exploration and Production Executive Office, Ms. Sylvia dos Anjos; - Financial and Investor Relations Executive Office, Mr. Fernando Melgarejo; The nominations will be submitted... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on the monetary update of values regarding 2023 dividends
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A – Petrobras, following up on the Material Facts published on 03/07/2024, 04/25/2024 and 05/02/2024, informs that will pay on 06/20/2024 the second installment of dividends relating to the balance sheet of December 31, 2023. Dividends calculated in accordance with the Shareholder Remuneration Policy formula will be paid based on the shareholder position... Continue Reading →
Petrobras plans to drill three new well in 2025 in the Campos Basin pre-salt
(PN) The general manager of the Petrobras Business Unit in the Campos Basin (UN-BC), Alex Murteira Celem, revealed that the company intends to drill three wells in the Campos Basin pre-salt in 2025. The news was announced by the executive during the Macaé Energy event, co-hosted by the Federation of Industries of Rio de Janeiro (Firjan), Sebrae... Continue Reading →
Foresea completes one year with 100% of its fleet contracted
(PN) Foresea has 100% of its fleet contracted and had operational uptime (operation quality index) of 98.2% in 2023, the highest in the Brazilian market. According to the CEO of Foresea, Rogério Ibrahim, the drilling sector should remain at a very competitive level in 2024, with increased demands and a stabilization of the tariff recovery experienced... Continue Reading →
Petrobras informs about the closure of the Metanor sale process
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A – Petrobras, in continuity with the Material Fact disclosed on October 27, 2022, informs that, observing the applicable internal governance, the closure of the competitive process for the full sale of Petrobras' stake, corresponding to 50% of the voting capital and 34.54% of the total capital, in the company METANOR S/A -... Continue Reading →
Petrobras CEO to name new management team on Friday
(Reuters) - The chief executive of Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras (PETR4.SA), opens new tab, Magda Chambriard, is expected to announce the firm's new management team later on Friday, newspaper O Globo reported. Current executive officers Clarice Coppetti, Mauricio Tolmasquim, Claudio Schlosser and Mario Spinelli would retain their positions under Chambriard, who was appointed last month... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Lula Backs Petrobras Bid to Explore Offshore Equatorial Margin
(Reuters) President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday threw his weight behind a push by state-run oil company Petrobras to explore the environmentally sensitive offshore Equatorial Margin, saying Brazil cannot give up such an opportunity. The offshore region along the northern coast is seen as Brazil's most promising frontier for oil exploration as it... Continue Reading →