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Petrobras is making a significant new exploration move in the Campos Basin. The company began drilling the pioneer well (1-BRSA-1401D-RJS) in the Água Marinha block, in a water depth of 2,600 meters. The drillship Deepwater Aquila, owned by Transocean, is operating the Água Marinha block. The Água Marinha block, in the Campos Basin pre-salt layer,... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Brazil has logistical and commercial flexibility to preserve the competitiveness of its oil on the international market if the 50% tariff announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday comes into effect on August 1, experts told Reuters. Oil is the main product on Brazil's export list to the U.S. and until now was exempt... Continue Reading →
(OE) Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has confirmed a contract with Petrobras for its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel Normand Turquesa. The four-year contract, which received board approval, is scheduled to begin in February 2026. The current contract for Normand Turquesa has also been extended by nine months and runs until start of... Continue Reading →
(TN) Brazilian and Chinese shipyards are signing memorandums of understanding to develop technological and commercial partnerships at the Strategic Forum for the Brazil-China Shipbuilding Industry in Rio de Janeiro. The event is a follow-up to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's state visit to China in May. Petrobras and Transpetro are participating in the event... Continue Reading →
(TN) Seatrium has selected Siemens Energy to supply the compression systems for Petrobras’ new floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels, P-84 and P-85. The project will increase the energy efficiency of the two vessels’ skids by supplying electric motor-driven compressors, marking the debut of a more sustainable generation of platforms for Petrobras. The contract... Continue Reading →
The drillship Tidal Action, owned by Constellation, is undergoing final preparations before starting a new mission. The unit was contracted by Petrobras to join a new drilling campaign in the Roncador field, in the Campos Basin. The contract, signed in September of last year, also includes the Laguna Star rig, which is already on its... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras is weighing options for its Polo Bahia onshore oil fields, including a potential sale, Chief Executive Magda Chambriard said on Saturday, adding that any decision will prioritize returns and shareholder interests. The Polo Bahia hub, consisting of some 28 onshore fields, was previously listed for sale under former President... Continue Reading →
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras announces that approximately R$33 billion in investments are planned for refining and petrochemical projects in Rio de Janeiro, of which R$29 billion in Petrobras Capex and R$4 billion in another project that operates in synergy with Petrobras assets. The implementation of the integration projects of the Boaventura Energy Complex (Itaboraí... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Brazil plans to hold an additional oil auction this year for uncontracted areas in the pre-salt offshore region after Senate approval of legislation that clears the way for the sale, a senior energy official said on Wednesday. The government aims to boost revenue to meet this year's fiscal targets after Congress overturned a presidential decree... Continue Reading →
ANP released the Monthly Bulletin of Oil and Natural Gas Production for May 2025, which contains consolidated data on national production. The month of May registered a record in national oil and gas production, considering pre-salt, post-salt and onshore. With regard to oil, 3.679 million barrels per day (bbl/d) were extracted, an increase of 1.3%... Continue Reading →
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