Petrobras signs agreement with ArcelorMittal for studies and evaluations of low-carbon businesses

Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of studying potential mutually beneficial business models in the low carbon economy with Arcelor Mittal Brasil. The companies will seek to identify commercial opportunities and potential partnerships in Brazil that are aligned with diversification and decarbonization strategies.... Continue Reading →

February 26, 2024 0

Five Turbines Power Up at Vineyard Wind

(Reuters) Renewable energy firm Avangrid and fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners said on Thursday their joint venture, Vineyard Wind 1, has begun operations at five of its wind turbines, supplying 68 megawatts (MW) to the New England grid. Currently, the project has successfully installed nine turbines and is in the process of installing the 10th,... Continue Reading →

February 23, 2024 0

Petrobras and BNDES structure fund to support small and medium-sized technology and innovation companies

Corporate Venture Capital's investment thesis will cover businesses related to renewable and low-carbon energies Petrobras and the BNDES have begun studies to structure a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) fund to support micro, small and medium-sized technology-based companies. In this first phase, the idea is to identify the most promising sectors for this type of investment,... Continue Reading →

February 21, 2024 0

HISEP® development and implementation contract is initiated by Petrobras

(TN)Petrobras announced the start of the contract for the development and implementation of HISEP®, an unprecedented technology patented by the company that will be used to increase production efficiency, reduce costs and the intensity of emissions in pre-salt oil and gas production systems. At the Petrobras Research, Development and Innovation Center (Cenpes), in Rio de... Continue Reading →

February 21, 2024 0

Petrobras Hires Technip Energies’ Company for Offshore CCS Study

(OE) Brazilian state-run oil and gas company Petrobras has hired Kanfa, a fully-owned subsidiary of Technip Energies, to conduct a carbon capture and storage (CCS) study for its offshore assets. With the study, Petrobras aims to get a thorough understanding of the technology and get a confirmation that it is technically and economically feasible to... Continue Reading →

February 19, 2024 0

NOV Bags Order for Industry’s First Electric Subsea Crane

(OE) NOV reports its Lifting & Handling group has sold what is said to be the industry’s first-ever electric subsea crane. The order was booked at the end of 2023 with an undisclosed client in Europe, NOV said. The first-of-its-kind crane offers enhanced efficiency compared to electro-hydraulic cranes, helping lead to reduced vessel emissions, the... Continue Reading →

February 16, 2024 0

MODEC sets out to fortify FPSO business while embracing decarbonization and new opportunities

(OET) With the current energy ecosystem in mind, Japan’s FPSO operator MODEC has unveiled its new, mid-term business plan, covering the period from 2024 to 2026, which spotlights the Japanese player’s intention to further strengthen the profitability of its core FPSO business, strategically invest funds to decarbonize its FPSO units, develop new opportunities, and bolster... Continue Reading →

February 14, 2024 0

Petrobras highlights on production and sales in 4Q23

In 2023, we delivered an excellent upstream operational performance, meeting all production forecasts for the year. Total annual production of oil and natural gas, of 2.782 MMboed, was 3.7% above the production of 2022. Our good results were made possible mainly by the start-up of FPSOs Almirante Barroso, Anna Nery and Anita Garibaldi, as well... Continue Reading →

February 9, 2024 0

Petrobras wants 10% of Brazil’s wind and solar market

(epbr) Petrobras plans to conquer 10% of the centralized wind and solar generation market in Brazil by 2028, according to a presentation made to investors in New York. The company's 2024-2028 strategic planning foresees having around 5 GW of photovoltaic and wind capacity in operation or construction. To achieve this, the state-owned company will invest... Continue Reading →

January 31, 2024 0

Equinor, Orsted bid for better contract in NY offshore wind auction

(Reuters) - New York State said on Friday it received bids to supply power from three offshore wind projects in its expedited fourth solicitation that allowed developers to exit old contracts and re-offer projects at higher prices. Companies that submitted bids included units of Equinor (EQNR.OL), opens new tab, Orsted (ORSTED.CO), opens new tab, and a joint... Continue Reading →

January 27, 2024 0

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