May 17, 2020 Petrobras confirmed the characteristics of reservoirs in ultra-deep waters on the Sergipe coast, more precisely in the FARFAN field, 80 kilometers from the coast. A Long Term Test (TLD), carried out between February and April this year, confirmed the reservoir. "It is important that we receive this data, as it gives us... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on activities in Albacora
May 17, 2020 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the press release disclosed on May 11, 2020, informs that it started yesterday the Extended Well Tests (EWT) in the Discovery Assessment Plan (DAP) of Forno, in the Albacora field, located in the Campos Basin pre-salt. The test is being carried out in well... Continue Reading →
Petrobras starts Gaspetro’s non-binding phase
May 15, 2020 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the press release disclosed on May 4, 2020, announces the beginning of the non-binding phase regarding the sale of its entire 51% stake in Petrobras Gás S.A. (Gaspetro). Qualified parties for the non-biding phase will receive a process letter with detailed instructions on the... Continue Reading →
Petrobras starts NTS’s non-binding phase
May 15, 2020 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the press release disclosed on March 31, 2020, announces the beginning of the non-binding phase regarding the sale of its remaining stake (10%) in Nova Transportadora do Sudeste S.A. (NTS). Qualified parties for the non-biding phase will receive a process letter with detailed instructions... Continue Reading →
Petrobras Sees No Need to Cut Oil Production
Brazil's state-run Petrobras sees no need for cuts in oil production, executives say, as the market for its crude remains robust in China, while domestic demand for fuel picks up amid social distancing fatigue in Latin America's largest economy. On a Friday earnings call with analysts, executives credited the company's strong relationship with independent refineries... Continue Reading →
China paying a premium for select crudes illustrates demand’s return – Lula crude
For a sneak peek at the return of Chinese oil demand, look no further than the rebound in price of the nation’s favorite grades. In the last few days a Chinese state-owned refiner bought Brazil’s Lula crude for August arrival at a premium of about 50 cents a barrel to Brent on a delivered basis,... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Petrobras Warns Economy has Changed Forever. Books $11.2B Impairment
Brazil's Petrobras took a 65.3 billion real ($11.2 billion) impairment on its exploration and production assets on Thursday, warning investors that changes in consumer behavior resulting from the coronavirus pandemic would likely be permanent. The impairment led Petroleo Brasileiro SA, as the firm is formally known, to book a first-quarter net loss of 48.5 billion... Continue Reading →
Petrobras – 5 points to understand our Strategy
We are making ad hoc adjustments now, without losing sight of our long-term goals. The current scenario, of a sharp drop in Brent prices and a decline in demand for fuels, is causing the biggest crisis in the oil industry in the last 100 years. Due to the crisis, we are making timely adjustments to... Continue Reading →
Petrobras 1Q2020 Financial Results
Petrobras released their 1st quarter, 2020 Financial Results. Please read full report here: PBR 1Q2020 Performance
Petrobras Message from the CEO – 1Q2020 Performance
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO We express our solidarity with the victims of the global pandemic, at the same time as we are deeply grateful to the health professionals who have been standing out as true heroes in the war against the COVID-19 disease. The global pandemic threatens our lives and our livelihood. The main public... Continue Reading →