(PetroNoticias) In preparations for the start of operation of the long-awaited Route 3 gas pipeline, Petrobras launched a new nationwide tender for the provision of services and supply of goods involving the onshore stretch of the line. The activities involve commissioning, pre-operation, departure and assisted operation of the onshore portion of Route 3. The bidding... Continue Reading →
Petrobras clarifies about piece of news published in the press
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras regarding the pieces of news published in the press clarifies that as a result of its strategy and commitment to generating value, in 2021, it has already distributed R$ 10.3 billion in dividends, of which R$ 3 billion were assigned to its controlling shareholder. Additionally, from January to June 2021,... Continue Reading →
PETROBRAS FIND EVIDENCE OF GAS IN OFFSHORE BLOCK IN ESPIRITO SANTO
(PetroNoticuas) Petrobras notified the National Petroleum Agency (ANP) this week about signs of natural gas in the ES-M-669 offshore block, in the Espírito Santo Basin. The discovery was made in a water depth of 2,366 meters. Drilling of the 1-BRSA-1379D-ESS well, where the evidence was found, began in April, as reported. Block ES-M-669 was acquired... Continue Reading →
Petrobras signs contract for the sale of Gaspetro
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 07/10/2020 and 12/30/2020, informs that it has signed a contract with the company Compass Gás e Energia S.A. (Compass) for the sale of all its stake (51%) in Petrobras Gás S.A. (Gaspetro). The sale value is R$ 2.03 billion, to be paid at... Continue Reading →
TWO LNG PROJECTS FOR THE PORT OF SUAPE
(PetroleoHoje) Hygo (formerly Golar Power) and Aruanã Energia plan to build two LNG facilities at the Port of Suape, in Pernambuco. Under analysis by the ANP, the projects foresee the use of the same area in the port, which motivated the agency's letter asking for clarification from the Suape administration. This is the Multiple Use... Continue Reading →
Petrobras Highlights on production and sales in 2Q21
In 2Q21, we continued to operate safely and had a solid operating performance, despite the persistence of the pandemic scenario. The average production of oil, NGL and natural gas reached 2.80 MMboed, 1.1% above 1Q21, due to the continued ramp-up of platforms P-68 (Berbigão and Sururu fields) and P-70 (Atapu field). Production in the pre-salt... Continue Reading →
TotalEnergies and Technip to decarbonise LNG and offshore facilities
French energy major TotalEnergies and energy transition company Technip Energies have teamed up to decarbonise LNG plants and offshore facilities for the energy transition push. The companies signed a technical cooperation agreement that aims to accelerate the energy transition. Under the agreement, they will explore new concepts and technologies to cover LNG plants and offshore-type... Continue Reading →
Petrobras clarifies about the sale of Gaspetro
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, regarding the pieces of news published in the media concerning the divestiture of Petrobras Gás S.A. (Gaspetro), clarifies that the information that the company Sobek Energia is in the dispute for the asset is untrue. Gaspetro's divestment project is under the binding phase, as disclosed to the market on 07/10/2020,... Continue Reading →
PLATFORM P-76 IN BUZIOS SENDS GAS TO THE CONTINENT
(PetroNoticias) The P-76 platform is the second production unit in the Buzios field, in the Santos Basin, to send natural gas to the continent. The activity started in June and announced today by Petrobras. The operation began after the interconnection of the ship-platform to the gas pipeline known as Rota 2, which transports production to... Continue Reading →
Shell to boost shareholder returns after oil price rise
(Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) will boost returns to shareholders via share buybacks or dividends earlier than expected after a sharp rise in oil and gas prices helped it reduce debt, the Anglo-Dutch energy firm said on Wednesday. Shell will increase its distribution to shareholders to 20% to 30% of cash flow from operations beginning in... Continue Reading →
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