(Bloomberg) -- A new competitor has entered the race for a majority stake in Latin America’s leading petrochemical company Braskem. A third company is carrying out due diligence on the company, Chief Financial Officer Pedro Freitas said on a conference call with analysts on Tuesday, without disclosing the potential bidder’s name. Petrobras, the petrochemical’s second-biggest... Continue Reading →
CERAWEEK Petrobras exec says offshore Colombia project could find enough gas for exports
(Reuters) - A promising area off Colombia's coast where Brazil state-run Petrobras (PETR4.SA), opens new tab is drilling this year could justify a large project to supply natural gas to the Andean country and for exports, Petrobras' head of exploration and production said on Wednesday. As oil production in Brazil's prolific presalt region is set to plateau... Continue Reading →
Saipem and Fincantieri Form Subsea Alliance
(OE) Saipem and Fincantieri have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to evaluate commercial and industrial opportunities for cooperation in the field of autonomous subsea vehicles (AUV) and their integration with surface and underwater units. The MoU is among the initiatives aimed at promoting and developing Italy’s national excellence in the underwater sector. The agreement... Continue Reading →
Petrobras further clarifications on extraordinary dividends
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, in relation to the news published in the media and as already disclosed on March 12 and March 15, reaffirms that the statement that there was any promise to pay extraordinary dividends at the event held with analysts and investors on 01/30/2024 and 01/31/2024 (Deep Dive) held by the company... Continue Reading →
With ‘outstanding’ financial results in 2023, Prysmian increases its decarbonization ambition
(Offshore-energy.biz) Italian cabling giant Prysmian in 2023 delivered what it says was a “remarkable performance” with “outstanding” financial results, record backlog in Transmission, as well as increased 2030 emission reduction ambition. For the financial year 2023, Prysmian’s adjusted EBITDA rose by 9.4% to €1,628 million, with improving margins at 10.6% compared to 9.3% in 2022 – a year that Prysmian... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on extraordinary dividends controversy
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, regarding the article "Controversy puts dialogue between Petrobras and the market in check", published in Valor Econômico this Friday, reiterates that the company did not promise or signal a direction for extraordinary dividends at an event with analysts and investors, as already disclosed in a release on March 12. Petrobras... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on payment of dividends
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A - Petrobras, following up on the press releases published on 11/09/2023 and 11/21/2023, informs that it will pay on 03/20/2024 the second installment of dividends relating to the balance sheet of September 30, 2023, based on the shareholder position of 11/21/2023, in connection to the Material Fact released on that date. The... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on dividend news in the media
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, regarding the article "Presentation to analysts in NY would have signaled payment of dividends by Petrobras", published in Valor, clarifies that the company did not promise or signal any indication of extraordinary dividends at the event held with analysts and investors on 01/30/2024 and 01/31/2024. Petrobras seeks to be transparent... Continue Reading →
Brazilian drilling contractor Petroserv agrees takeover deal
(Splash) Brazilian offshore drilling player Petroserv Marine is set to be acquired by a consortium of financial investors. A special purpose vehicle PS Marine Holding will take over all Petroserv’s assets via a share purchase of its subsidiary, Universal Energy Resources for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1972, Petroserv currently owns and operates a fleet... Continue Reading →
Brazilian ministers say Petrobras’ extra dividends will be kept in reserve
(Reuters) - Two Brazilian cabinet members said on Monday that a proposed extra dividend suddenly axed by state-run Petrobras (PETR4.SA), opens new tab would be kept in a reserve for future disbursement - keeping alive investor hopes that they would gain expected returns. On Thursday, Petrobras Chief Executive Jean Paul Prates proposed to the oil company's board... Continue Reading →