- Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the release disclosed on 09/30/2020, informs that the Integrated Processing System (SIP) contract signed with Petrogal Brasil started operating today. The contract provides for Petrogal's access to the gas processing units, owned by Petrobras and located in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo,... Continue Reading →
Petrobras: Start of production of P-71 may be anticipated for late 2022
Petrobras' board is working on the possibility of bringing forward the start of production on the P-71 platform to this year. The information was revealed by the company's production development director, João Henrique Rittershaussen, during a conference call with investors. As a reminder, the P-71 will be installed in the Itapu field and is part... Continue Reading →
Petrobras’ exploratory program in the Equatorial Margin to begin in November
(PN) Petrobras' long-awaited exploratory program in Foz do Amazonas, on the Brazilian Equatorial Margin, should finally get off the ground in the coming months. According to the company's director of exploration and production, Fernando Borges, the first drilling in the area should take place in November, in a water depth of 2,800 meters. “The licensing... Continue Reading →
Brazil has 54 offshore wind projects in the process of licensing
(Valor) Until the month of April, the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) received requests for environmental licensing for 54 projects for offshore wind power generation, with a total capacity of 133.3 gigawatts (GW) of power. The total energy to be generated in the projects corresponds to almost 70% of the... Continue Reading →
Cade approves sale of Petrobras assets in oil and natural gas fields to BW Energy
The General Superintendence of the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade) approved the acquisition, by BW Energy Maromba do Brasil, of the entire interest in the Golfinho and Canapu fields, 65% of interest in block BM-ES-23 and 100 % interest in the Camarupim and Camarupim Norte fields (Cluster Camarupim), all currently held by Petrobras. The... Continue Reading →
Congo oil blocks auction draws warnings of environmental catastrophe
(Reuters) - Licensing rights for 30 oil and gas blocks in the Democratic Republic of Congo went up for auction on Thursday, opening parts of the world's second-biggest rainforest to drilling that could release large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere, jeopardising climate goals to tame global warming. President Felix Tshisekedi presided over the launch... Continue Reading →
TotalEnergies FIDs £850 Million Angolan Tieback
TotalEnergies has made a final investment on the $850 million Begonia project in Block 21, Angola. The project is the first development of block 17/06, 150 kilometers off the Angolan coast, in agreement with concession holder Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis (ANPG) and its partners on Block 17/06. The Begonia development will consist... Continue Reading →
U.S. climate bill promotes clean energy but ‘does not arbitrarily shut off’ oil and gas
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday announced a decision to add climate provisions to a budget reconciliation legislation that is expected to provide $369 billion in energy and climate investments. The package is said to promote zero and low carbon energy and support domestic production of offshore oil and... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on Conduct Adjustment Agreement with ANP
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, informs that it approved today the execution, with the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP), of a Conduct Adjustment Agreement (TAC) for compensation of local content fines related to 22 concessions in which Petrobras has 100% working interest, located in the Barreirinhas, Campos, Espírito Santo, Parecis, Potiguar,... Continue Reading →
New York Announces Third Offshore Wind Solicitation
(Reuters) New York is seeking renewable energy to power at least 1.5 million New York homes in its third offshore wind solicitation, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Wednesday, as the state ramps up development of the industry. Administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the first phase includes $500 million investment... Continue Reading →