Oilfield services company Halliburton introduced the Xtreme Single-Trip Multizone (XSTMZ) system for completing wells in deepwater and ultra-deepwater conditions up to 15,000-psi, to be used by a major operator in the Gulf of Mexico in 2020. Based on Halliburton's existing 10,000-psi rated Enhanced Single-Trip Multizone (ESTMZ) system, the increased pressure rating of the XSTMZ system... Continue Reading →
Brasco to operate the Marine Fuel Terminal at Porto do Açu
Nov 21, 2019 Brasco, the Wilson Sons Group's offshore support base company, has entered into a contract with NFX Combustíveis Marítimos, a joint venture between BP and Prumo Logística, to support ship transfer and fueling operations that take place at the Marine Fuels Terminal, in Porto do Açu. In addition to acting as terminal operator,... Continue Reading →
Petrobras starts binding phase of refineries
November 22, 2019 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, following up on the release dated August 30, 2019, informs the beginning of the binding phase regarding the first stage of the sale of refining and associated logistics assets in the country, which includes the refineries Abreu e Lima (RNEST) in Pernambuco, Landulpho Alves (RLAM) in Bahia,... Continue Reading →
SBM Offshore closes buy of Constellation’s shares in five FPSOs
This follows SBM Offshore being chosen as the successful bidder in the public auction for equity ownership in five FPSOs back in October. Under the acquisition, SBM Offshore bought minority interests held by Constellation in entities related to the Cidade de Paraty (20%), Cidade de Ilhabela (12.75%), Cidade de Marica (5%), Cidade de Saquarema (5%), and Capixaba (20%) FPSOs. SBM Offshore was already the... Continue Reading →
PETROBRAS RECEIVES MANATI OPERATING LICENSE RENEWAL
Nov 21, 2019 On November 13, Petrobras received from the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama), the 1st Operation License Renewal, valid until October 15, 2029, for the Natural Gas Production and Condenced Flow System for Block BCAM-40, Campo de Manati, Camamu Basin, off the coast of the State of Bahia.
Petrobras about fertilizer plants leasing
November 21, 2019 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras reports that today it has signed with Proquigel Química S.A., a company of Unigel Group, lease agreements of its fertilizer plants in Bahia (Fafen-BA) and Sergipe (Fafen-SE), for the total amount of R$ 177 million for a period of 10 years, renewable for the same term. Leases... Continue Reading →
Swiss prosecutors search Vitol, Trafigura offices amid sweeping Brazilian graft probe
Investigators have executed search warrants at Swiss addresses linked to Vitol and Trafigura, their counterparts in Brazil said on Thursday, as a sprawling probe into the global commodity trading industry intensifies. In a statement, Brazilian federal prosecutors said Swiss investigators had searched the Geneva addresses as part of a probe made public late last year.... Continue Reading →
Exclusive: Exxon steps up assets sales with sweeping $25 billion plan – sources
Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) is accelerating its biggest asset sales in decades with plans to divest up to $25 billion of oil and gas fields in Europe, Asia and Africa as it sharpens its focus on a handful of mega projects at home and abroad, banking sources said. The vast programme, which will see Exxon effectively... Continue Reading →
Resolution authorizing 2020 17th Bidding Round auction published
Nov 21, 2019 The President of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro, signed Resolution No. 24, authorizing the 2020 17th Bidding Round for exploration and production of oil and natural gas by the National Agency of Oil, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP). In this round, in the Concession regime, 128 blocks will be offered in the Pará-Maranhão,... Continue Reading →
Impact of Campos Basin redevelopment on production, royalties and employment – Alerj Mines and Energy Commission
November 21, 2019 Impact of Campos Basin redevelopment on production, royalties and employment was discussed during the public hearing. With a little over 40 years of operation, the Campos Basin faces a drop in production. It has already been responsible for over 80% of national oil activity. Today, the Campos Basin is responsible for 48%... Continue Reading →