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McDermott International shares fell for a second day after reports that the company is negotiating with lenders ahead of a bankruptcy filing that could come within weeks. The Houston-based company, which builds oil platforms and gas-export plants for energy companies, is in discussions with lenders including Baupost Group LLC and HPS Investment Partners LLC about... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s minimum wage will be increased to 1,039 reais ($258) a month in 2020, the government said on Tuesday, a higher level than it had previously forecast that will require even tighter controls on spending to ensure its fiscal rules are not broken. The new minimum wage, provisionally signed into law by President Jair Bolsonaro... Continue Reading →
December 30, 2019 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras reports that JP Morgan Chase will be the new representative of the American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program for its shares traded in the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024. ADR holders may call the new depositary bank at 1-800-990-1135 (or... Continue Reading →
December 30, 2019 -Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras following up on the press release disclosed on 12/27/2019, reaffirms that the total value of the sale of 50% of exploration and production rights of the Tartaruga Verde field (concession BM-C-36) and Module III of the Espadarte field to Petronas Petróleo Brasil Ltda ("Petronas") was US$ 1,293.5... Continue Reading →
From 2015 to now, ExxonMobil has made 15 discoveries of oil wells offshore Guyana. It has always been keen to divulge details to the citizenry about the significance of its oil finds. But the same cannot be said for its gas discoveries. Up to three months ago, the oil operator told the media that it... Continue Reading →
DOF Group has made progress is negotiating with its banks and bondholders with a view to finding sustainable long-term financing structure that is aligned with the current market environment. The bondholders in each of DOFSUB07, DOFSUB08 and DOFSUB09 bond loans resolved to continue and extend the engagements on certain terms and conditions which are deemed... Continue Reading →
Seabras 1 Bermuda and Seabras 1 USA filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Filings were made to ensure an orderly process to effectuate a new restructuring plan for Seabras 1 Bermuda, while ensuring that the company’s customers will continue to be served as usual. Continue reading
Dutch geophysical services provider Fugro has entered into an agreement to acquire CGG’s 40 percent shareholding in Seabed Geosolutions. Fugro said on Monday that this would terminate the Seabed Geosolutions’ joint venture agreement effective December 30 in exchange for a cash consideration of $35 million, paid by CGG before year-end 2019. Continue reading
S&P Global Ratings could boost Brazil’s sovereign rating if a cut in its deficit as a percentage of GDP is confirmed, according to an interview published on Thursday with the credit firm’s lead analyst for the country. South America’s largest economy needs to see reduced debt, higher economic growth and continued structural reforms in order... Continue Reading →
French marine services group Bourbon Corporation, which has been in a court restructuring process after its business was hit by volatile energy markets, said its assets would be taken over by its creditor banks. Bourbon said the Marseille commercial court had ruled that Bourbon's assets would be transferred to Société Phocéenne de Participations (SPP) from... Continue Reading →
