(Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras (PETR4.SA) will distribute dividends of around 43.68 billion reais ($8.5 billion), the firm said on Thursday, amid controversy over its massive payouts. Petroleo Brasileiro SA, as it is formally known, has been a cash cow for its investors in recent quarters, including the Brazilian government, which owns a controlling stake... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on remuneration to shareholders
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – informs that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held today, approved the payment of a dividend in the amount of R$ 3.3489 per outstanding preferred and common share. The proposed dividend is in line with the Shareholder Remuneration Policy, which provides that in case of gross debt below US$ 65... Continue Reading →
SLB expects new offshore oil and gas activity above pre-pandemic levels
(Reuters) - Top oilfield services firm SLB (SLB.N) anticipates oil and gas offshore activity will surpass levels before the COVID-19 pandemic, as strong demand and pricing drive investment into the industry. "We maintain the view that upstream spending is very resilient," Chief Executive Olivier Le Peuch told investors at a conference in New York on Thursday, adding... Continue Reading →
PRIO sale of interest in the Manati field
Petro Rio S.A. ("Company" or "PRIO") (B3: PRIO3), informs its shareholders and the market in general that it has signed an agreement with Gas Bridge Storage S.A. for the sale of its 10% interest in the Manati Field. The total amount of the transaction is of R$ 124 million, of which 10% will be paid... Continue Reading →
Strong rig demand to boost Transocean’s day rates and fleet utilization
Offshore drilling contractor Transocean is expecting the demand for its rigs to remain high in the offshore drilling market, leading to a further improvement in day rates and fleet utilization. In July 2022, Transocean’s quarterly fleet status report showed a total backlog of about $6.2 billion, however, thanks to the new deals and extensions for its rigs, the firm... Continue Reading →
Ørsted Ups Outlook on High Power Prices, Offshore Wind Business Trails
(Reuters) - Danish energy firm Ørsted on Thursday lifted its profit outlook for the year on the back of high power prices, while third-quarter core earnings slightly lagged expectations on the back of soft performance in its key offshore unit. Ørsted now expects 2022 earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization, excluding new partnerships of... Continue Reading →
Angola: Sonadrill Wins 12-well, $402,500 Per Day Contract for Libongos Drillship
(OE) Sonadrill, Seadrill's 50:50 joint venture with an affiliate of Sonangol, has secured a 12-well extension in Angola for the Libongos drillship at $402,500 per day. The total contract value for the firm part of the deal is around $327 million, inclusive of additional services, Seadrill said. The contract is expected to start in the... Continue Reading →
ConocoPhillips doubles down on investor returns after bumper oil and gas profits
(Reuters) - ConocoPhillips (COP.N) reported a jump in third-quarter profit on Thursday, extending a string of bumper earnings from global oil producers benefiting from higher energy prices and robust demand, and sweetened its share repurchase plan to $45 billion. The company's larger U.S. rivals Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) and Chevron (CVX.N) have also reported strong results, rekindling calls for energy companies to... Continue Reading →
Net zero could lead to ‘the largest redeployment of capital in history’: BNY Mellon
(YF) The global net-zero goals set out by the Paris Agreement are still within reach — but achieving them will require a $100 trillion investment, according to a new report by BNY Mellon Investment Management and Fathom Consulting. That amount equates to around 15% of all global investment or 3% of global GDP over the next 30... Continue Reading →
Vestas Cuts Outlook as Third Quarter Lags Forecast
(Reuters) Danish wind turbine maker Vestas reported on Wednesday a wider-than-expected operating loss for the third quarter, cutting its full-year outlook due to continued cost inflation and supply chain instability. Vestas cut its 2022 profit margin outlook to minus 5% from previously between minus 5% and 0%, and narrowed its full-year revenue forecast to between... Continue Reading →