Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that together with Petrogal Brasil, Repsol Sinopec Brasil and Shell Brasil, partners in the offshore routes in the pre-salt Santos Basin, will announce contracts for sharing the natural gas pipeline and processing plants. Today, a virtual event will be held with the presence of Petrobras’ CEO, Roberto Castello Branco,... Continue Reading →
Petrobras starts non-binding phase of the North Capixaba Cluster
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on August 21, 2020, informs the beginning of the non-binding phase regarding the sale of all of its stakes in a set of five¹ onshore field concessions, with integrated facilities, jointly called the North Capixaba Cluster, located in the state of Espírito Santo. Potential... Continue Reading →
Golar Unit CEO Takes Leave of Absence Amid Corruption Probe
Golar LNG said on Tuesday Hygo Energy Transition Ltd Chief Executive Officer Eduardo Antonello has taken leave of absence with immediate effect, following a corruption investigation involving him in Brazil. Golar said Antonello's leave was in no way linked to any action or misconduct during his tenure at Hygo Energy, a liquefied natural gas transport... Continue Reading →
Clarification on bidding process for the Bahia Regasification Terminal
In view of the facts revealed in the 75th phase of Operation Lava Jato related to the Golar Power Group, Petrobras informs that a review of this supplier's Integrity Analysis is in progress. This analysis is done regularly with all the company's suppliers and assigns different Degrees of Integrity Risk (GRI). Any change in the... Continue Reading →
PETROBRAS APPLIES FOR INSTALLATION LICENSE WITH IBAMA FOR THE FPSO SEPETIBA
The week starts with lots of news about the Mero field, in the Santos Basin pre-salt. Petrobras announced it has applied with Ibama for the Installation License for the FPSO Sepetiba, the second definitive production unit in Mero. Earlier, as we reported, the state company announced that it obtained the license to install the second... Continue Reading →
Petrobras starts non-binding phase at Potiguar Cluster
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on August 24, 2020, informs the beginning of the non-binding phase regarding the sale of all of its stakes in a set of twenty-six onshore and shallow water production field concessions, located in the Potiguar Basin, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte... Continue Reading →
On Oct. 2, PETROBRAS WILL CHOOSE THE COMPANIES THAT WILL MAKE THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF ITS PLATFORMS
The opening of the bidding proposals for Maintenance and Repair Services of Offshore Platforms with parts supply (UN-BC) is scheduled for next Friday, at 3 pm. There are four lots that have the following reference prices from the state company: Reference budget: - LOT 1 - R$ 734,833,180.14 - LOT 2 - R$ 189,492,230.76 -... Continue Reading →
IBAMA RELEASES LICENSE TO INSTALL THE SECOND ANTICIPATED MERO PRODUCTION SYSTEM
The development stage of the Mero field, within the Libra area, will enter a new phase. Petrobras obtained the environmental license for the installation of the asset's second Early Production System (SPA 2), located in the Santos Basin. The document was issued this month by the Brazilian Environmental Institute (Ibama) and will be valid for... Continue Reading →
Evidence found by Petrobras in the Campos Basin pre-salt is of natural gas
Petrobras identified the presence of hydrocarbons in the first pioneer well drilled in block C-M-657, in the Campos Basin pre-salt. The indications are of natural gas, according to information sent by the company to the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), this week. Well 1-BRSA-1376D-RJS, nicknamed Naru, was drilled 308 km from... Continue Reading →
Modec signs contract with GranEnergia
After months of negotiation, the two companies closed a deal, and are expected to sign a contract today for the campaign to support units in Brazil. The contract will have a firm term of 300 days, with the possibility of extension. GranEnergia's UMS Venus will support three Modec FPSOs and one FSO as January, installed... Continue Reading →