The Nigerian government expects the country to produce 1.88 million barrels per day of crude oil in 2022 and will use a benchmark oil price of $57 per barrel for its budget planning, according to a document approved by the Senate on Wednesday. The Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), a crucial part of the annual budget... Continue Reading →
Exxon, Chevron conceal payments to some governments -watchdog
(Reuters) - U.S. oil majors Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) and Chevron Corp (CVX.N) have failed to meet a core transparency standard set by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, a global anti-corruption body on which the companies have board seats, EITI said on Wednesday. Exxon and Chevron have declined to publicly disclose taxes and other payments they have made to... Continue Reading →
With a capacity of 1,338.30 MW, the UTE GNA I thermoelectric plant starts operating in Porto do Açu
(TNPetroleo) GNA - Gás Natural Açu, a joint venture formed by BP, Siemens, SPIC Brasil and Prumo Logística, controlled by EIG Global Energy Partners, announces that the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) released this September 16 ), all the generating units that make up the UTE GNA I for the start of commercial operation. Totaling... Continue Reading →
Norway’s mature areas licencing round attracts bids from 31 oil & gas players
The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from 31 companies in connection with the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2021 licencing round. The deadline for applications was 8 September, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) said on Wednesday. APA 2021 was announced on 9 June 2021. The aim is to grant new production licenses in the... Continue Reading →
Ibama considers that Petrobras’ request for a preliminary license for exploration in Foz do Amazonas is illegal
(epbr) Opinion of the Specialized Federal Attorney with Ibama considered that Petrobras' request for a preliminary license (LP) for exploration in Foz do Amazonas is illegal, according to information supplied by WWF-Brasil. The oil company tried to slice up the licensing to streamline the process. -- Petrobras requested the exceptional issuance of an LP, which... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s CBO buys rival player Finarge in $94 million deal
Brazil’s offshore vessel operator CBO has closed the acquisition of compatriot player Finarge Apoio Maritimo, taking over five AHTS vessels in the transaction. Finarge is a Brazilian shipping company founded in 2008 as a subsidiary of the Italian company Finarge SRL, which was established in 1981 by the Italian company Rimorchiatori Riuniti S.p.A. Finarge is... Continue Reading →
Petrobras launches new gasoline and diesel sales contracts
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras announces that it has approved new contract models for the sale of gasoline A and road and marine diesel to fuel distributors, aiming to simplify some processes, increase competitiveness, and bring flexibility to Petrobras in the adoption of new commercial strategies. In the current market scenario, characterized by the entry... Continue Reading →
ANP PUBLISHES EDICT FOR THE 17TH BIDDING ROUND
The National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (“ANP”) published, on 07/27/20121, the edict for the 17th Bidding Round for Exploratory Blocks. 92 (ninety-two) blocks will be offered, distributed in 4 (four) sedimentary basins, located in the Campos, Pelotas, Potiguar and Santos basins, with areas of high potential and new exploratory frontiers. Among the... Continue Reading →
U.S. Oil Losses from Hurricane Ida Among Worst Since 2005
Hurricane Ida's damage to U.S. offshore energy production makes it one of the most costly since back-to-back storms in 2005 cut output for months, according to the latest data and historical records. Ida's 150 mile-per-hour (240 kph) winds cut most offshore oil and gas production for more than a week and damaged platforms and onshore... Continue Reading →
Stronger Storms Test Aging U.S. Offshore Oil Platforms and Pipelines
(OE) Stronger hurricanes threatening the U.S. Gulf Coast energy hub are elevating the risks of oil spills from damage to area refineries, oil platforms and subsea pipelines, say experts. On Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard said it was investigating nearly 350 reports of spills in and along the Gulf after Hurricane Ida hit. Federal and state agencies... Continue Reading →