Natural gas production in 2021 set a record, having reached an average production of 134 MMm3/d (millions of cubic meters per day), a growth of 5% compared to the previous year, when the average was 127 MMm3/d. The average oil production was 2.905 MMbbl/d (million barrels per day), a decrease of 1.18% compared to the... Continue Reading →
TMC supplying air compressors for OceanPact anchor handlers
OceanPact has contracted TMC Compressors (TMC) to deliver the marine compressed air system for two anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS). The Brazilian shipowner has upgraded two of its recently acquired AHTS – Rochedo de São Pedro and Rochedo de São Paulo – and will retrofit new marine compressors onboard. TMC will supply new compressors to each of the two vessels. Both... Continue Reading →
Petrobras to contract 4D seismic for the Tartaruga Verde and Tartaruga Verde Sudoeste fields, in the Campos Basin
(PetroleoHoje) Petrobras will contract an exclusive 4D seismic campaign with streamer and gravimetric and magnetometric data for the Tartaruga Verde and Tartaruga Verde Sudoeste fields, in the Campos Basin. The company launched a tender for the acquisition of mapping covering an area of 246 km², in water depths from 100 to 1,600 m. Tender for... Continue Reading →
Porto do Açu and GNA announce investments of R$ 6 billion in infrastructure and energy
(TN) Porto do Açu and Gás Natural Açu (GNA) announced the realization of R$ 6 billion of investments in infrastructure and energy in Porto do Açu, located in the northern region of Rio de Janeiro. Investments include works to expand road access to the port, the construction of a rail branch and the laying of... Continue Reading →
Omni to Provide Air Support to Shell in E&P Production Projects in the Campos Basin
(PN) Omni Táxi Aéreo was contracted by Shell in two tenders to support the oil company's production and exploration operations in different fields located in the Campos Basin. In the Parque das Conchas, Bijupira and Salema fields, Omni will provide the air taxi service with AW139 model aircraft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 7... Continue Reading →
With 70 pct of Brazilian FPSO market already covered, Wilson Sons preparing for rise in demand
Brazil’s port and maritime logistics operator Wilson Sons is anticipating an increase in the FPSO demand and has already cornered the Brazilian market by serving 70 per cent of the chartered FPSOs in the country. The company explained on Tuesday that the estimates of the oil and gas sector indicate growth, with new FPSO units... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on receiving the last installment of the sale of block BM-S-8 from Equinor
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 11/22/2016, 03/21/2018 and 12/09/2021, informs that it received today from Equinor Brasil Energia Ltda. (Equinor) the amount of US$ 475 million, equivalent to half of the third installment related to the sale of its stake in the exploratory block BM-S-8, where is located... Continue Reading →
3R Petroleum Change on Equity Interest
3R PETROLEUM ÓLEO E GÁS S.A. (“3R” or “Company”), in compliance with provisions of article 12 of CVM Resolution No. 44, communicates to its shareholders, investors and the market in general that received, on this date, notification from Starboard Asset LTDA. (“Starboard” or “Manager”), manager of 3R Petroleum Fundo de Investimento em Participações Multiestratégia (“FIP... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Starboard selling 18 mln shares in 3R Petroleum – report
(Reuters) - Brazilian private equity firm Starboard Partners is selling 18 million shares in oil company 3R Petroleum Oleo e Gas (RRRP3.SA) in a blocktrade, local newspaper Valor Economico reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources. Starboard, which has a 21% stake in 3R Petroleum, did not immediately respond to Reuters queries about the report. 3R shares were... Continue Reading →
FPSO Guanabara Arrives at Mero for Last Tests Before Starting Production in Six Months
(PN) The FPSO Guanabara is almost ready to start oil production in Campo de Mero, located in the Libra Block, in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin. The platform will be part of the first definitive system to operate in Mero, the third largest pre-salt field (after Buzios and Tupi). The unit will be... Continue Reading →
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