October 04, 2019 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras informs that in connection to the press released of August 1st, 2019 is paying today Interest on Capital (IOC), as defined in art. 9, sole paragraph of its Bylaws. The gross value to be distributed, totaling R$ 2,608,840,252.20, corresponds to a gross amount of R$0.20 per common... Continue Reading →
BNDES – Brazilian Development Bank, wants to finance pipelines
Oct 02, 2019 BNDES will participate in project modeling and financing of the natural gas sector infrastructure, and seeks, among the objectives of the Gas for Development Program, to support projects such as those on routes 4, 5 and 6, aimed at increasing offshore production flow capacity in the country. Part of the BNDES Gas... Continue Reading →
Oil revenues will double with production in Transfer of Rights areas, says ANP
Sept 30, 2019 Union, state and municipal oil revenues will double in five years. According to calculations by the National Agency of Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANP) obtained by GLOBO, the estimated production of 1.2 million barrels per day of the four areas of the Santos Basin pre-salt, which will be offered in the... Continue Reading →
Petrobras To Reduce Mountain Of Debt, To Focus On Deepwater Oil
Petrobras’ administration board has approved an update to its plan for the next five years that is expected to call for the state-run oil and gas company to dump its gas distribution and transport business, its fertilizer business, and its LPG and biodiesel business, according to media reports. Instead, Petrobras will focus on two things... Continue Reading →
SBM Offshore confirms participation in auction for partner’s minority ownership in SBM Offshore operated companies
September 30, 2019 Following the public sale notice by Serviços de Petróleo Constellation S.A. (“Constellation”), formerly Queiroz Galvão Óleo e Gás S.A., of its equity ownership in the lease and operating companies related to five Brazilian FPSOs, SBM Offshore confirms that it will participate in this sealed bids competitive process. The auction consists of the... Continue Reading →
Petrobras announces completion of bookbuilding procedure of the 7th issuance of debentures
September 25, 2019 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, following the press release issued on July 23, 2019, reports that the bookbuilding procedure of the 7th (seventh) issuance of simple, non-convertible, unsecured debentures (“Debentures”), in up to 3 (three) series, for placement under best efforts, pursuant to CVM Instruction no. 400 of December 29, 2003, as... Continue Reading →
Yinson sees 2Q numbers drop. Optimistic about new FPSO deals
Malaysian FPSO supplier Yinson saw its revenue and profit decline in the second quarter of 2019, but it is optimistic about near-term FPSO contract opportunities. The company’s revenue for the quarter was 213 million Malaysian Ringgit, down from 246,5 million Malaysian Ringgit, a drop of around 13 percent. Profit for the period fell more than... Continue Reading →
McDermott seeking bridge loan until it can sell assets
McDermott International is seeking a bridge loan to help it cover a working-capital deficit of about $1.7 billion until it can sell an asset such as its Lummus Technology unit, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The Houston-based company, which provides construction services to oil and gas firms, is working with advisers... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s central bank takes ‘hands off’ approach to FX, focuses on growth
Seven months into the presidency of Roberto Campos Neto, Brazil’s central bank has implemented a quiet revolution in its monetary policy, with the former trader showing a willingness to tolerate a weaker currency. In selling international reserves for the first time in 10 years to meet demand for dollars, while slashing interest rates to new... Continue Reading →
Brazil needs stronger growth for improved credit rating -Moody’s
An improvement in Brazil’s sovereign credit rating hinges more on stronger economic growth than lower interest rates, ratings agency Moody’s said on Tuesday, urging economic reform and the shoring up of public finances. Brazil’s central bank has slashed interest rates by 100 basis points to a new low of 5.50% and seems set to cut... Continue Reading →