In 2023, we delivered an excellent upstream operational performance, meeting all production forecasts for the year. Total annual production of oil and natural gas, of 2.782 MMboed, was 3.7% above the production of 2022. Our good results were made possible mainly by the start-up of FPSOs Almirante Barroso, Anna Nery and Anita Garibaldi, as well... Continue Reading →
Petrobras in talks for projects with Gulf, Indian, Chinese firms, CEO says
(Reuters) - Brazil's state-run Petrobras (PETR4.SA), opens new tab is in talks with other national oil companies in China, India and the Middle East, including Kuwait Petroleum and Qatar Energy, to collaborate on energy projects, its chief executive said on Wednesday. The company is also keen to work with neighbouring Venezuela, Jean Paul Prates told Reuters on... Continue Reading →
Brazil audit sees potential Petrobras losses in Unigel fertilizer deal
(Reuters) - Brazil's federal audit court (TCU) on Monday said it has found irregularities in a contract between state-run oil company Petrobras (PETR4.SA), opens new tab and chemical company Unigel, according to a preliminary review scrutinizing a deal to boost domestic fertilizer output. Petrobras agreed recently to supply natural gas for Unigel to produce nitrogen fertilizers at... Continue Reading →
Petrobras signs agreement with ANP
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on April 26, 2023, informs that it has signed an agreement with the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to terminate the lawsuit involving the recalculation of government take (royalties and special participation) related to oil production in the Jubarte Field,... Continue Reading →
Petrobras informs about contract with Unigel
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, in continuity with the announcements of 06/06/2023, 23/06/2023 and 29/12/2023, clarifies that the contract with Unigel Participações S.A. (Unigel), signed on 29/12/2023, stems from the understandings initiated on 06/06/2023 (nondisclosure agreement), and is in line with the Company's Strategic Plan 2024-2028 regarding the return to the production and sale of... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on the Equatorial Margin
In relation to the article published in the press this Tuesday (30/01) about Ibama predicting maximum environmental impact in oil exploration in Foz do Amazonas, Petrobras clarifies: Degree of impact: Firstly, we would like to clarify that Decree 6,848/09 establishes the guidelines for calculating the degree of impact of the activity, for the purpose of... Continue Reading →
Halliburton Landmark supporting Mero Field digital twin development
(OM) Late last month Halliburton Landmark announced it is working with the Petrobras-led Libra Consortium on a digital twin for the presalt Mero Field in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil. The aim is to help reduce capex, speed up production times and improve crude oil recovery using the new insights obtained in a real-time environment. The digital twin, a... Continue Reading →
Petrobras informs on receipt of earnout from Sépia and Atapu
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it has received, in cash, an amount of R$ 1.819 billion, referring to the complement of the firm compensation (earnout) of the 2023, from the Sépia and Atapu blocks. The amount already includes the gross-up of the taxes levied on the 28%, 21% and 21% stakes held by TotalEnergies... Continue Reading →
Oil States signs contract to supply rigid jumpers for the Mero field
(PN) Oil States Brasil is celebrating the achievement of a new and unprecedented contract. The company announced this week that it has signed an agreement with Subsea7 to supply rigid jumpers for the third production system in the Mero field, in the Santos Basin. The contract is a major milestone for the company, as it... Continue Reading →
Petrobras wants 10% of Brazil’s wind and solar market
(epbr) Petrobras plans to conquer 10% of the centralized wind and solar generation market in Brazil by 2028, according to a presentation made to investors in New York. The company's 2024-2028 strategic planning foresees having around 5 GW of photovoltaic and wind capacity in operation or construction. To achieve this, the state-owned company will invest... Continue Reading →