The FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias (Mero 3) began producing oil and gas this Wednesday, October 30, in the Mero field, Libra block, in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin. The unit has the capacity to produce up to 180 thousand barrels of oil and compress up to 12 million cubic meters of gas,... Continue Reading →
Net zero target needs $3.5 trillion in annual green energy investment, Wood Mackenzie says
(Reuters) - Investment in the green energy transition needs to double to $3.5 trillion per year if the world is to meet the Paris Agreement's goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050, a report by Wood Mackenzie said on Tuesday. On top of the investment gap, the consultancy's analysis said global efforts to shift... Continue Reading →
FPSO Almirante Tamandaré arrives in Brazil
The Almirante Tamandaré platform ship has arrived in Brazil. The unit will be installed in the Búzios Field, in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin, off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. An FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading unit) platform, Almirante Tamandaré is the first high-capacity unit to be installed in the field,... Continue Reading →
Eletrobras, Ocean Winds sign MOU to assess offshore wind projects in Brazil
(Reuters) – Eletrobras (ELET3) has entered into a partnership with Ocean Winds, a joint venture between Engie and EDP Renováveis dedicated to offshore wind energy, to study the development of offshore wind projects in Brazil. The memorandum of understanding signed by the companies on Tuesday provides for the sharing of knowledge and joint work on... Continue Reading →
Investments in the global FPSO sector grew 50% in 2023 and is expected to continue to rise in 2024
(PN) The FPSO market saw a 50% increase in investments — from US$6 billion to US$9 billion — related to the surface capital of new projects in 2023, a trend that is expected to continue in 2024. The data was presented this week by Rystad Energy. This growth is largely concentrated in South America, especially... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Petrobras and miner Vale have decarbonization partnership in works
(Reuters) - Brazil's Petrobras is discussing a partnership with Vale to help the mining company lower carbon emissions, the state-run oil firm's Chief Executive Magda Chambriard said on Monday. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The two Brazilian companies are among the largest in Latin America by market value. Chambriard said the firms will "help each other" decarbonize, with a... Continue Reading →
TotalEnergies to Produce More Clean Energy, Reveals Outlook
(Zacks) TotalEnergies SE TTE unveiled its long-term strategy and outlook, reaffirming the need for a balanced multi-energy strategy considering the developments in the oil, gas and electricity markets. Given the ongoing transition in the energy space, the company will generate more clean electricity from renewable sources.TotalEnergies plans to increase its global energy production by 4% per... Continue Reading →
MME announces R$6 billion in investments for decarbonizing the industry through hydrogen hubs
(TN) The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, announced the availability of approximately R$6 billion in investments for decarbonizing the industry through hydrogen hubs around the world. The initiative is in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF). The international fund will provide low-cost financing to leverage projects in the sector. The announcement was... Continue Reading →
Exclusive: BP abandons goal to cut oil output, resets strategy
(Reuters) - BP has abandoned a target to cut oil and gas output by 2030 as CEO Murray Auchincloss scales back the firm's energy transition strategy to regain investor confidence, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. When unveiled in 2020, BP's strategy was the sector's most ambitious with a pledge to cut output by 40%... Continue Reading →
Latin America gears up for clean hydrogen boom but the road is not smooth
(Reuters) - Latin America's wealth of hydroelectricity and other renewable energy resources could make the region a major producer of clean hydrogen as the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels to fight the climate crisis, but some big hurdles lie in the way. Government leaders expect a major boon for the region from clean hydrogen,... Continue Reading →