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Sept 10 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-controlled electric utility Cemig plans to use its experience in hydropower to invest in clean energy technologies that could boost the country's electricity grid, CEO Reynaldo Passanezi Filho told Reuters. Cemig is executing a nearly 40 billion reais ($7.4 billion) investment plan from 2025 through 2029, prioritizing power distribution while... Continue Reading →
Sept. 9 - FairWind, a global leader in wind turbine installation and service solutions, has appointed Aitor Diaz de Lezana Fernández to the newly created role of Regional Head of Service for Southern Europe, South America & South Africa (SESA). Mr Diaz de Lezana Fernández brings more than 19 years’ experience in the wind sector,... Continue Reading →
September 3, 2025 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Petrobras Global Finance B.V. (“PGF”), has commenced an offering of two new series of U.S. dollar-denominated global notes in the international capital markets (the “Notes”), subject to market and other conditions. The Notes will be unsecured obligations of PGF and will... Continue Reading →
Sept. 2 (OE) Global Energy Consultancy ABL Group has appointed Hege Marie Norheim as the new chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Reuben Segal, who will take on the role as Chief Growth Officer (CGO). Norheim is a seasoned industry professional with 30 years’ experience from senior leadership roles. She has extensive experience in oil and... Continue Reading →
Aug. 28 (PN) Karoon announced to the market that it intends to invest between US$55 million and US$65 million in 2026 in a revitalization campaign for the FPSO Cidade de Itajaí, used in the Baúna field in the Santos Basin. Additionally, the company estimates spending approximately US$80 million to US$90 million between 2030 and 2034,... Continue Reading →
Aug. 27, 2025 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it has received a letter from the Ministry of Mines and Energy appointing Mr. Marcelo Weick Pogliese to the position of member of the Company’s Board of Directors, to fill the position previously held by Mr. Pietro Adamo Sampaio Mendes. The nomination will be... Continue Reading →
Aug 21 (Reuters) - Bruno Moretti is the leading candidate to become chairman of Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras after Pietro Mendes resigned from the role, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. Moretti currently serves as special secretary for government analysis at the office of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's chief... Continue Reading →
August 20, 2025 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the statement disclosed on December 16, 2024, announces that it has received today the resignation, effective immediately, of the Chairman of the company's Board of Directors, Mr. Pietro Adamo Sampaio Mendes, from his positions as Chairman and member of the Board of Directors... Continue Reading →
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Brazil's Petrobras is leaning toward corn as the raw material for a renewed foray into ethanol, potentially sidelining sugarcane and beleaguered sugar producer Raizen, three Petrobras sources familiar with the matter said, citing preliminary evaluations. Energy company Petrobras, majority-owned by Brazil's government, has previously said its potential return to ethanol would involve... Continue Reading →
Aug. 18 - Inyanga Marine Energy Group has announced that Martin Murphy has been appointed as Chair of the Board. Following 12 years’ service in the Royal Navy, Martin has forged a career as an experienced CEO and Chartered Engineer. Martin has a strong leadership background in large international corporations and as an entrepreneur, with... Continue Reading →
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