Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that, in a session held today, the Second Panel of the Superior Chamber of Tax Appeals (CSRF), a body of the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF), heard and granted, by majority vote, the appeal filed by the National Treasury, limiting the deductibility of regular contributions, in a Private... Continue Reading →
Petrobras supports qualification criteria for offshore wind farm auction
(epbr) Petrobras considers that it will be important to adopt qualification criteria in the auctions of areas for the installation of offshore wind farms and thus prevent the entry of companies that do not intend to carry out the projects. “It is important to have objective criteria that separate adventurers from serious investors”, stated the... Continue Reading →
Bill Expediting California’s Offshore Wind Development Signed into Law, New Legislation Said to Cut Permitting Timeline by Five Years
(OW) California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed two new offshore wind bills into law on 7 October. Coming into effect on 1 January 2024, the Offshore Wind Expediting Act (bill SB 286) is set to shave five years off of the offshore wind permitting timeline, while under the California Offshore Wind Advancement Act (bill AB 3),... Continue Reading →
US Committed to Tackling Offshore Wind Challenges -Intelatus
(OE) Despite the negative headlines around the longer-term prospects for the U.S. offshore wind segment, business intelligence company Intelatus Global Partners sees continued efforts by the federal government and, in particular, the East Coast states to find solutions to the challenges faced by the industry as whole, which can be grouped under three headings: high... Continue Reading →
Petrobras tender to charter OSRV vessels – Article
By Julia Borges da Mota Partner at Murayama, Affonso Ferreira e Mota Advogados. (TN) On October 10th, the deadline for submitting proposals in a large-scale tender promoted by Petrobras ends. This tender focuses on the charter of up to 12 OSRV type vessels, all Brazilian flag. The charter process will follow the modality known as "time... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on CARF judgment
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that in a session held yesterday, the First Panel of the Superior Chamber of Tax Appeals (CSRF), a body of the Administrative Board of Tax Appeals (CARF), rejected the appeal filed by the company and decided that IRPJ and CSLL taxes are due on the profits of its foreign... Continue Reading →
Minister of Mines and Energy predicts approval by December of the legal framework for the Offshore Wind sector
(PN) The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, said today that the government is working with the National Congress to approve the legal framework for the exploitation of offshore wind energy. The minister highlighted that it is necessary to take advantage of Brazil's great potential in generating energy from this source. “I have worked... Continue Reading →
Eversource Sells Seabed Acreage Offshore US to JV Partner Ørsted for USD 625 Million
Eversource Energy has completed its sale of an uncommitted lease area off the south coast of Massachusetts to its joint venture (JV) partner Ørsted for USD 625 million. The all-cash transaction, which was announced in May, closed today following approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. The deal with Eversource provides... Continue Reading →
Connecticut Oil Trader Hit Again in Petrobras Bribery Case
A Connecticut oil and gas trader already charged for his alleged role in a bribery scheme to win business from Brazil's state-owned Petrobras oil company was hit with additional charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department said. Gary Oztemel, of Riverside, Connecticut, owner of Petro Trade Services, was charged with money laundering and conspiracy to violate... Continue Reading →
Low Interest Shown in US’ First Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Auction
Philip Lewis, Contributor Only one of three available areas was sold during the United States' first ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday. The auction, held my the Interior Department's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) offered up three sites for offshore wind development, including one in Louisiana (Lake Charles) and... Continue Reading →