(offshoreWind.biz) Renexia, Mingyang Smart Energy and Minister Adolfo Urso from the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see the Chinese OEM producing wind turbines in Italy and supplying 18.8 MW wind turbines for Renexia’s Med Wind floating wind farm. The agreement includes a EUR... Continue Reading →
Mexico’s New Government Plots Reform to Boost Oil Reserves Amid Soaring Debt
(Reuters) Mexico's incoming government will encourage state oil producer Pemex to seek equity partnerships with private oil companies, a model out of favor with the current president, in a bid to boost reserves amid towering debt, according to four sources familiar with the matter. These partnerships would be similar to past Pemex joint ventures with... Continue Reading →
Petrobras revises CAPEX projection for 2024
Petrobras, pursuant to CVM Resolution No. 44/21, informs that its total CAPEX projection for 2024 has been revised to a range of investments between US$ 13.5 billion and US$ 14.5 billion, considering mainly a new CAPEX for the E&P segment of US$ 11.1 billion to US$ 12.1 billion for this year. This level of investment... Continue Reading →
Petrobras informs on remuneration to shareholders
Petrobras informs that its Board of Directors approved, in a meeting held today, the payment of interim and intermediate dividends, as well as interest on equity (JCP), in the amount of R$ 13.57 billion, equivalents to R$ 1.05320017 per outstanding common and preferred share. The proposed distribution is in line with the current Remuneration Policy... Continue Reading →
Petrobras Financial Performance in 2Q24
“Petrobras maintained robust cash generation in the second quarter of 2024, which allowed it to make US$ 3 billion in investments, comply with our shareholder remuneration policy and pay dividends. The net result for the quarter should be analyzed in light of events that impacted the accounting result but had no relevant impact on the... Continue Reading →
Halliburton signs contract to provide well services to Petrobras
(PN) Halliburton announced today (8) that it has been contracted by Petrobras to provide a range of services in Brazil for integrated interventions and decommissioning of offshore wells. The commercial agreement is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025. It will be a major new contract for the company, as it will cover... Continue Reading →
Northern Brazil cuts hydro power use with prolonged drought
(Reuters) - Severe drought in an Amazonian river that powers two of Brazil's largest hydroelectric plants has forced a policy shift toward using more thermal sources and energy imports in the northern region, a government agency said. The Electric Sector Monitoring Committee (CMSE), citing low water levels in the River Madeira, recommended on Wednesday minimizing... Continue Reading →
Petrobras obtains environmental licenses to increase Brazil oil production, sources say
(Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras has obtained environmental licenses to expand production in two offshore fields, and could have one vessel start production earlier than expected in one field, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The licenses will allow Petrobras to increase production in the Mero and Buzios fields, with Buzios... Continue Reading →
New ‘super manager’ at Brazil’s Petrobras is tasked with boosting investment, sources say
(Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras has appointed a new "super manager," Wagner Victer, tasked with boosting capital expenditure, to meet demands from Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, sources said. Lula considers Petrobras an engine for job creation and development, but the company has faced hurdles to invest in the past year... Continue Reading →
Report: ‘Big 3 offshore drillers’ reporting increasing day rates, ‘robust’ outlook
By Bruce Beaubouef, Managing Editor (Offshore-mag.com) The “Big 3” offshore drillers – listed as Transocean, Noble Corp., and Valaris by Evercore ISI – are all reporting “strong offshore fundamentals and a robust outlook” that will likely stretch out to 2030, according to a recent report by the oilfield marketplace consulting firm. Evercore based its analysis... Continue Reading →