Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, in addition to the material facts disclosed on 02/02/2023 and 02/17/2023, informs that its Board of Directors elected as of 03/29/2023, with term of office until 04/13/2025, the following members to the Executive Board: Mr. Sergio Caetano Leite to the position of Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer; Mr. Joelson... Continue Reading →
Petrobras to keep paying ‘robust’ dividends in 2023, CEO says
(Reuters) - The chief executive of Petrobras (PETR4.SA) said on Thursday the Brazilian state-run oil company will keep paying "robust" dividends in 2023 as it plans to continue reporting high profits. Jean Paul Prates, who has previously criticized the current dividend policy of the company, said in a video conference with analysts that a balanced formula for... Continue Reading →
Petrobras Must Prepare for ‘Unavoidable’ Energy Transition, CEO says
(Reuters) The chief executive of Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras said on Thursday the company must prepare for an "unavoidable" energy transition and wants to play a leading role in it. Jean Paul Prates highlighted in a conference call with analysts that Petroleo Brasileiro SA's deepwater operations put the company in a good position for wind... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on nominations for the Executive Board
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A - Petrobras informs that its CEO Jean Paul Terra Prates has indicated 5 new members for the composition of the Executive Board: Trading and Logistics Executive Board, Mr. Claudio Schlosser; Production Development Executive Board, Mr. Carlos Travassos; Exploration and Production Executive Board, Mr. Joelson Falcão; Refining and Natural Gas Executive Board, Mr.... Continue Reading →
New Petrobras CEO Says to Drive Energy Shift while Expanding Oil and Gas
(Reuters) The new chief executive of Petrobras told employees the oil company will drive Brazil's transition to renewable energy, while keeping its oil and gas expansion on track. The first remarks by Jean Paul Prates as CEO, in a video to employees, mark a strategy shift for the state-run firm, which has spent the last... Continue Reading →
Brazilian ex-senator takes over as Petrobras CEO; shares fall
(Reuters) - The board of directors of Petrobras (PETR4.SA) on Thursday approved former Senator Jean Paul Prates as the firm's chief executive, marking a strategic shift for the state-run Brazilian oil company. A longtime energy consultant-turned-politician, Prates was tapped for the top Petrobras job by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and is expected to oversee a strategic shift... Continue Reading →
Petrobras approves election of CEO
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras informs that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held today, unanimously, appointed Mr. Jean Paul Terra Prates as Petrobras' Director, until the next General Shareholders' Meeting and elected him as the company's CEO, the latter with a mandate until 04/13/2023, the same term of office of the other members... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on manifestation of the Eligibility Committee
January 24, 2023 - Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras informs that the Eligibility Committee (CELEG) met on this date to analyze the nomination of Mr. Jean Paul Prates for the positions of Director and CEO of Petrobras based on the company's governance rules and applicable legislation. The manifestation of CELEG will be reported to Petrobras'... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Petrobras hikes gasoline prices ahead of board vote on Lula’s CEO pick
(Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras (PETR4.SA) on Tuesday announced it would increase refinery gate gasoline prices, as its board of directors prepares to vote on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's pick for the chief executive role. In a statement on its website, Petroleo Brasileiro SA said it would hike gasoline prices by an average... Continue Reading →
Petroleum Workers Union (FUP) asks government to suspend Petrobras contracts for the sale of assets worth US$ 4.2 billion
(epbr) The Federation of Petroleum Workers (FUP) is pressing for the immediate suspension of the sale of Petrobras assets and asked the Ministers of the Civil House, Rui Costa (PT), and Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira (PSD), to negotiate with the current administration to stop the ongoing negotiations. They also ask that any preparatory acts... Continue Reading →