(AP) — Colombia's government has applied to join a China-based development bank, another sign of Latin America's drift away from the U.S. as the Trump administration's foreign aid cuts, trade barriers and crackdown on immigration spurs many leaders in the region to seek closer ties with Washington's geopolitical rival. Colombian President Gustavo Petro wrapped up a visit to China this... Continue Reading →
Guyana Passes Bill Making Firms Liable for Oil Spill Damages
(Reuters) Guyana's parliament passed an oil pollution bill late on Friday that holds parties liable for damages caused by oil spills, including from vessels. The bill, which passed with a majority of votes cast in a simple voice vote, is expected to soon be signed into law by President Irfaan Ali. Guyana, whose oil production... Continue Reading →
P-80 FPSO set to work at world’s ‘largest deepwater field’ ready for next construction stage
(offshore-energy.biz) Singapore’s offshore marine solutions company PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH), part of the Kuok Maritime Group, has completed the towing of a hull for a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit from China to Singapore. The vessel is slated to work at a Brazilian deepwater field with Brazil’s state-owned energy giant, Petrobras. Towed by... Continue Reading →
Eletrobras reports a loss of R$81 million in the 1st quarter of 2025
(agenciabrasil.com.br) Eletrobras reported a loss of R$81 million in the 1st quarter of 2025. According to the company, the result reflects the review carried out by the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) in the regulatory base of assets of Companhia Hidro Elétrica do São Francisco (Chesf), one of Eletrobras' main subsidiaries. "The impact of the... Continue Reading →
Nigeria talks with Petrobras on deep water acreage, minister says
(Reuters) - Nigeria is discussing exploration of its deep water oil acreage with Petrobras, years after the Brazilian oil giant exited the west African nation, Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar said. "Petrobras is no longer active in Nigeria, but they are very keen on coming back to Nigeria. They said they want frontier acreage in... Continue Reading →
Petrobras reveals plans to drill new wells in the ARAM block and abroad
(PN) Petrobras' Director of Exploration and Production, Sylvia dos Anjos, detailed the company's next steps in Brazil and abroad during a press conference. One of the company's focuses continues to be the Aram area, in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin, where two new drillings are planned, following the second discovery of oil in... Continue Reading →
Petrobras to simplify projects and pay less for FPSOs
In the new era of austerity, project simplification and cost cutting announced by Petrobras, expenses with platform ships (FPSOs) will certainly be the center of attention of the company's board of directors. The company now aims to limit the amount paid for these platforms to US$ 3.5 billion. The oil company's Director of Engineering, Technology... Continue Reading →
Brava Energia Earnings Release 1Q25
Brava Energia (“Brava” or “the Company”) (B3: BRAV3) presents the results for the first quarter of 2025 (“1Q25”). The quarterly information for the 1Q25 is shown in comparison with the pro forma quarterly information for the 1Q24, considering the combined results of 3R Petroleum and Enauta prior to the effective merger date. The pro forma... Continue Reading →
Petrobras informs about shareholder remuneration
Petrobras, pursuant to CVM Resolution No. 44/21, informs that its Board of Directors (CA), in a meeting held today, approved the payment of interim dividends and interest on equity in the amount of R$ 11.72 billion, equivalent to R$ 0.90916619 per outstanding common and preferred share, as an anticipation of the remuneration to shareholders, related... Continue Reading →
Petrobras Financial Performance in 1Q25
“The first quarter of 2025 was marked by positive results that reflect Petrobras' strong performance. We generated a higher cash flows, mainly due to a 5% increase in production volume compared to the previous quarter. This production growth was reflected in Adjusted EBITDA, which rose 46% compared to 4Q24.” Fernando Melgarejo, Chief Financial and Investor... Continue Reading →