STRYDE, the world’s leading provider of cutting-edge nodal seismic acquisition technology, is proud to announce that the National Observatory of Brazil (Observatório Nacional) has purchased STRYDE’s Mini and Nimble seismic systems to support its geophysical research and exploration activities across Brazil. The National Observatory of Brazil is one of Brazil’s oldest and most respected scientific... Continue Reading →
Petrobras clarifies news on Braskem
July 24, 2025 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, in relation to news reported in the media regarding a petition filed with the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), hereby announces that it has requested to join as a third party in the merger review proceedings evaluating the possible purchase of shares in NSP Inv.,... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s ANP updates oil reference price rule in step that may raise royalty payments
July 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's oil regulator ANP approved on Thursday new rules to set the reference price for oil produced in the country, a step that could increase the collection of royalties from oil firms. The reference price serves as a basis for calculating taxes on oil sales within the country and for collecting... Continue Reading →
GALP reports a 25% increase in second quarter profits
Galp reported adjusted net income of €373 million in the second quarter of 2025, a 25% increase compared to the same period last year. The result was driven by increased oil and natural gas production in Brazil, as well as the performance of its sales division in international markets. Adjusted EBITDA at replacement cost (RCA)... Continue Reading →
Move to Americas prompts Australian Karoon’s CEO hunt as current one steps down
(offshore-energy.biz) Australia’s oil and gas company Karoon Energy is on the lookout for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD), who will take over from its current CEO/MD next year, as the firm prepares to shift its key corporate teams and roles to Brazil and the United States of America (USA). While... Continue Reading →
Petrobras announces Approval of the Production Individualization Agreement of the Jubarte Pre-Salt by ANP
July 23, 2025 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras hereby informs that the Production Individualization Agreement (AIP) of the Jubarte Pre-Salt Shared Reservoir, located in the Campos Basin, has been approved by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP). The Jubarte Pre-Salt Shared Reservoir comprises: an area of the Jubarte Field (BC-60)... Continue Reading →
Petrobras starts drilling well in the Buzios Field in 1,700 mts water depth
(PN) Continuing its pre-salt drilling program, Petrobras began drilling well 9-BUZ-103D-RJS in the Buzios field, in the Campos Basin, in 1,700 meters of water. The operation is being conducted by the drillship Atlantic Zonda, owned by Eldorado Drilling and operated by Ventura Offshore. In February of this year, the company announced the discovery of oil... Continue Reading →
Galp Ups Profit Target as it Eyes Oil and Gas Partner for Namibia
(Reuters) Portugal's Galp Energia on Monday raised its core profit target for the full year after a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter and said it expects to find a partner to develop a promising oil discovery offshore Namibia. Shares were up 2.5% in Monday mid-morning trading. Galp raised its target for adjusted earnings before... Continue Reading →
PRIO announces Wahoo preliminary license
PRIO S.A. (“Company” or “PRIO”) (B3: PRIO3), following best corporate governance practices, informs its shareholders and the market in general that, today, the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Natural Renewable Resources (“Ibama”) has granted the Preliminary License (“LP”) of the Wahoo Field Production Development System and interconnection of the wells to the Frade FPSO.... Continue Reading →
Brava Energia Brings FPSO Atlanta Up to Speed with Six Connected Wells
Brazilian oil and gas company Brava Energia has connected two more wells at Atlanta field to the floating, production storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit, operating off Brazil, with the peak production expected to be reached in the coming months. The wells 2H and 3H have been connected to the Atlanta FPSO during the second week... Continue Reading →