Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (“Petrobras” or “Company”) informs that it was notified of the decision made by the Minister Rapporteur of the Federal Court of Auditors (“TCU”) within the scope of the process TC 037.414/2023-2, regarding the Extraordinary General Meeting (“AGE”) for changes to its Bylaws (“Bylaws”). The Minister Rapporteur of the TCU, following the... Continue Reading →
BP’s search for new CEO to extend into next year as Looney probe drags on
(Reuters) - BP's search for a new chief executive is set to extend into the first quarter of 2024, three sources told Reuters, while the board's probe into whether previous CEO Bernard Looney breached the code of conduct in his undisclosed personal relationships with staff drags on. The oil company has been in turmoil since... Continue Reading →
Brazil Chamber approves regulatory framework for offshore wind farms
The Chamber of Deputies approved, by 403 votes to 16, the bill (PL 11,247 of 2018) that regulates the use of offshore energy potential (at sea). The proposal to create the Offshore Wind Power Regulatory Framework now goes to the Senate for analysis. The approved text was the substitute presented by the rapporteur, deputy Zé... Continue Reading →
Brazil Chamber approves Hydrogen bill, but removes subsidies
(epbr) The Chamber of Deputies approved the Hydrogen bill (PL 2308/2023), which regulates the production of low-carbon hydrogen, establishes voluntary certification and provides federal tax incentives. The proposal goes to the Senate. – The bill considers low-carbon hydrogen to be hydrogen that, during production, emits up to 4 kg of CO2 for every 1 kg... Continue Reading →
Argentina will not face $16.1 billion YPF judgment in US while it appeals
(Reuters) - Argentina persuaded a U.S. judge not to enforce a $16.1 billion judgment arising from the government's 2012 seizure of majority control in oil company YPF (YPFD.BA) while the cash-strapped country appeals the judgment. In a decision on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska in Manhattan agreed to suspend enforcement until Dec. 5 without requiring Argentina... Continue Reading →
Petrobras gets favorable ruling in labor case before STF
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, in continuation of the announcement made on 02/15/2022, informs that, on 11/10/2023, the First Panel of the Federal Supreme Court concluded the judgment of the pending appeals in the lawsuit in which the methodology for calculating the Minimum Remuneration by Level and Regime (RMNR) supplement is discussed. The First Panel... Continue Reading →
Colombia to Take Offshore Wind Farm Bids in August 2024
(Reuters) Colombia will receive offers for offshore wind blocks in August 2024, according to a timeline published by the government on Friday, following a presentation it gave to private companies and European government representatives. The government of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia's first leftist leader, has said he intends to wean the Andean country off its... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on CARF judgment result
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 →