(OET) U.S. energy company New Fortress Energy (NFE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 1.6 GW capacity reserve contract (PortoCem PPA) from Ceiba Energy that will be transferred to new power assets connected to NFE’s existing LNG terminals in Brazil, enabling NFE to become “leading LNG-to-power company” in the country. According to NFE, the... Continue Reading →
Petrobras Faces Roadblock in Carmopolis Assets Sale
(Z) Petrobras, Brazil's national oil company, encountered a significant roadblock in the ongoing sale of onshore Carmópolis to Carmo Energy. The sale of Petrobras' onshore assets was likely driven by strategic business decisions. This divestiture aligns with the company’s broader strategy, which may involve focusing on core activities, reducing debt or generating funds for new... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on exploratory blocks in São Tomé and Príncipe
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that the Board of Directors has approved the company's operations in São Tomé and Príncipe, a country on the west coast of Africa, enabling the acquisition of stakes in 3 exploratory blocks, through a competitive process conducted by Shell. The transaction is part of the scope of the Memorandum... Continue Reading →
Equinor Starts Operating First CBO Hybrid PSV in Brazilian Waters
(OE) The first hybrid Platform Supply Vessel (PSV), which uses batteries and diesel for propulsion, has started operating for Equinor in Brazil. With the battery bank installed, the PSV is able to operate with hybrid propulsion, switching between the use of electricity and diesel. This is expected to reduce emissions by up to 40% during... Continue Reading →
What to Watch in ’24: Global Exploration Outlook
Industry continues chasing big oil, key gas targets also on the radar (OE) Global exploration drilling is set for a boost in 2024 – we have line of sight on over 200 wells targeting over 30 bnboe of resource (unrisked). Several gas hotspots are on the industry agenda, whilst the strong appetite for oil exploration... Continue Reading →
Petrobras informs about breach of contractual obligation at Carmópolis Cluster
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the material fact disclosed on December 20, 2022, informs of the non-compliance with the contractual payment obligation of Carmo Energy and its parent company COBRA INSTALACIONES Y SERVICIOS, S.A., as guarantor, related to the sale of all of its stakes in the set of 11 onshore oil... Continue Reading →
Enauta Acquires Stake in Campos Basin Oil Fields
(Reuters) Brazilian oil company Enauta said on Monday it acquired the entire 23% stake held by QatarEnergy Brasil Ltda in some oil fields in the Campos Basin for a total value of $150 million. In a securities filing, the company said that the transaction to acquire a stake in the Abalone, Ostra, and Argonauta oil fields, components of the so-called... Continue Reading →
First output from Venezuela’s Dragon gas field expected in 2 years -Trinidad
(Reuters) - A natural gas project to be developed in Venezuelan waters by Shell (SHEL.L) and Trinidad and Tobago's state firm National Gas Company (NGCTT.UL) could achieve first output in the next two years if a positive investment decision is made, Trinidad officials said on Friday. Venezuela and Trinidad on Thursday signed a 30-year license granting Shell... Continue Reading →
Equinor takes stakes in 2 Angola oil exploration blocks
(Reuters) - Equinor (EQNR.OL) has secured stakes in two more oil exploration blocks offshore Angola as it seeks to extend its presence in the country, the head of the Norwegian company's Africa operation said in a statement on Friday. Equinor is reshaping its international portfolio, announcing a sale on Friday of all assets in Azerbaijan while deepening its commitment... Continue Reading →
Petrobras to analyze Mubadala Capital proposal for refining and biorefining partnership in Bahia
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it has received a communication from Mubadala Capital proposing the formalization of recent discussions on the formation of a potential strategic partnership for the development of downstream in Brazil, in continuity with the memorandum of understanding released on September 4, 2023. The initiative has as its scope businesses... Continue Reading →