Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held today, approved the revision of the Shareholder Remuneration Policy (Dividend Policy). The enhancement of the Dividend Policy has become important because of the anticipated achievement of the target of gross debt below US$ 60 billion in the 3rd quarter of... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Petrobras raises investment plan to $68 bln, lowers 2022 production forecast
(Reuters) - Brazil's Petrobras (PETR4.SA) said on Wednesday it expects to invest $68 billion from 2022 to 2026, a sharp increase from its previous five-year plan, as the state-run oil company seeks to grow oil production from the subsea pre-salt area. The oil production forecast for next year fell slightly, however, with Petroleo Brasileiro SA, as the... Continue Reading →
Brazilian company BBF to build country’s first HVO fuel plant
(Reuters) - Brasil BioFuels will build the country's first plant to produce Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, a fuel known as HVO or 'green diesel'. The plant will be in the northern city of Manaus and will begin production in January 2025, demanding 1.8 billion reais ($322 million) in investments. The plant will have an annual capacity... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Campos Neto surprised by worse-than-expected inflation
(Reuters) - Brazilian central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto said on Wednesday he was surprised by stubborn price pressures that had resulted in worse-than-expected inflation, while reaffirming the bank's aim to bring inflation down to its target range. The comments came amid growing market expectations that inflation next year could exceed the target of 3.5%,... Continue Reading →
Brazil expects to raise $116 billion in 10 years with oil produced in subsalt area
(Reuters) - A Brazil's state-controlled company that manages the government share of oil produced in the subsalt areas estimates the government will raise $116 billion selling oil through 2031. State-controlled PPSA CEO Eduardo Gerk estimates production of 8.2 billion barrels under the so-called production sharing contracts over the next 10 years, of which 1.5 billion... Continue Reading →
Swiss Public Prosecutor Fines SBM Offshore for Bribery
SBM Offshore, one of the world's largest suppliers of FPSO vessels for the offshore oil and gas industry, has been ordered to pay 7.0 million CHF (around USD 7.6 million) for bribery in the 2005 – 2012 period. A year ago, SBM Offshore said that three of its subsidiaries in Switzerland had received a notification... Continue Reading →
Brazil: Wood to Keep Maintaining Equinor’s Peregrino Offshore Facilities
Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor has extended the contract with the engineering and consulting firm for the delivery of maintenance solutions across the Peregrino wellhead platforms (WHP) and FPSO, located offshore Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "This is the third one-year extension awarded to the team, with the contract initially secured in 2015 as a... Continue Reading →
Siemens Energy, Andrade Gutierrez win $1.1 bln power plant order
(Reuters) - Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) and conglomerate Andrade Gutierrez (AGIS.UL) have won 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion) contract to build a 1.7 gigawatt combined cycle power plant in Brazil, the German group said on Tuesday. The contract has been awarded by Gas Natural Acu (GNA), a joint venture of Siemens Energy, BP (BP.L), Prumo Logistica and China's State... Continue Reading →
PJV to Equip Brazil-bound FPSO Duo with Valves
PJ Valves (PJV), a manufacturer and supplier of valves for the energy industry, has secured orders to supply valves for two FPSOs in Brazil. One of these FPSOs is planned to be one of the largest offshore oil producing units in the world. The FPSO, destined for the Buzios field, will have daily processing capacity... Continue Reading →
Petrobras clarifies news in the media about sale of Braskem
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, regarding the news published in the media about the negotiation for the sale of Braskem preferred shares, clarifies that, as disclosed on June 8, August 9, 20 and 30, and October 1, its stake in Braskem is still part of the assets contemplated in its portfolio management. Petrobras maintains its... Continue Reading →