(PN) Exploration of new oil wells in Brazil will receive around US$ 1.5 billion in investments in 2023. The forecast was revealed this week by the National Petroleum Agency (ANP), which published the data in a new panel dynamic on contracts in the exploration phase. The largest share of funds (US$ 1.1 billion) will be... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on management compensation
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A - Petrobras announces that its Board of Directors (BD) approved, by majority vote, the submission for consideration at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders scheduled for April 27, 2023, of a proposal to adjust the fixed compensation of the company's managers by the INPC for the period 2013 to 2022 (43.88%).... Continue Reading →
Big Oil Petitions Brazilian Court To Suspend New Oil Tax
(OP) Five international oil companies active in Brazil have petitioned a federal court to suspend the 9.2% tax on crude oil exports that new president Ignacio Lula da Silva introduced soon after he came into office, angering the industry. According to the government, the new tax will serve to attract more investments in the country... Continue Reading →
Wilson Sons’ profit soars 51% in 2022 to R$339 million. Revenue of R$ 2.3 billion was 6% above 2021
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 →