Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it received today, up front, the amount of R$ 1.3 billion, regarding the complement of the firm compensation (earnout) for fiscal year 2022, related to the Sépia block. The amount already includes the amount of the gross-up of taxes related to TotalEnergies' 28 %, Petronas’21 % and QP... Continue Reading →
Petrobras approves the Company’s Tax Policy
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, informs that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held today, in line with the continuous improvement of its governance, approved a Tax Policy (Policy) applicable to the company and its equity holdings. "The Policy reiterates Petrobras' commitment to ensure that tax management, which covers taxes and governmental holdings, is... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on Proved Reserves in 2022
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras discloses its proved reserves of oil, condensate and natural gas, according to SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission) regulation, estimated at 10.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe), as of December 31, 2022. Oil and condensate, and natural gas correspond to 85% and 15% of this total, respectively. In 2022,... Continue Reading →
Petrobras concludes the sale of the Albacora Leste field
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 01/26/2023 and 04/27/2022, informs that it has finalized today, after the fulfillment of all the preceding conditions, the sale of its total interest in the Albacora Leste production field, located in the Campos Basin, to the company Petro Rio Jaguar Petróleo LTDA. (PetroRio),... 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 →
Oil States Brasil signs a three year contract with Petrobras
(TN) Oil States Brasil signed a contract with Petrobras for maintenance services with the supply of parts and pieces, storage and preservation of equipment and tools for lifting, drilling and well safety, including BOPS, catarina, hook, swivel, mud, valves, etc. With a duration of 3 years, this new contract emphasizes the expertise in equipment maintenance,... 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 →
PRIO Acquisition of Albacora Leste Field
Petro Rio S.A. ("Company" or "PRIO") (B3: PRIO3), following the Material Fact released on April 28, 2022, informs its shareholders and the market in general that, on this date, the payment regarding the acquisition of 90% interest and operation of the Albacora Leste Field ("Field" or "Albacora Leste") with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. ("Petrobras") was made.... Continue Reading →
Maersk Supply Service Pens Major Contract for FPSO Work in Brazil
Danish offshore vessel owner Maersk Supply Service said Thursday it had signed an assignment agreement with TechnipFMC for work in Brazil. The scope covers the pre-installation of the mooring system and hook-up of the FPSO P-78. The FPSO P-78 will be the seventh FPSO in the Búzios field, located in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil.... Continue Reading →
Petrobras takes DOF vessel for ops in Brazil
Thanks to the award of a long-term charter contract, Norway’s DOF Group has secured work in Brazil for one of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels. DOF disclosed on Wednesday, 25 January 2022, that Petrobras has awarded a four-year firm charter contract to its Brazilian affiliate, Norskan Offshore, for the AHTS Skandi Ipanema to operate as AHTS-TS... Continue Reading →