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Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras informs that on Tuesday (18/6) it signed a Protocol of Intentions with the Government of the State of Rio de Janeiro to State of Rio de Janeiro to carry out joint studies to feasibility of implementing an offshore wind energy pilot project. project. The agreement provides for the establishment of cooperation... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras has selected a consortium led by PetroRio SA for bilateral talks over the sale of its Albacora and Albacora Leste offshore oil fields, both companies said on Friday. The value of PetroRio's bids was not immediately clear, but Petrobras said in September that "the offers may exceed $4 billion... Continue Reading →
(Bloomberg) -- Brazilian oil giant Petrobras agreed to pay 19.8 billion reais ($3.49 billion) in back taxes to the federal government at a time when President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seeking increased revenue to help balance the budget. The settlement, approved by the state-controlled driller’s board on Monday, is the first major decision... Continue Reading →
(OE) The next phase of the On Demand Ocean Bottom Node (OD OBN) project, involving Sonardyne, Shell, Petrobras and SENAI CIMATEC, has started offshore Brazil, which could result in the development of next generation of geophysical monitoring systems in the offshore oil and gas industry. The project, which began in 2018, involves a collaboration between... Continue Reading →
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras, in continuity to the notice to the market disclosed on April 8, 2024, informs that the Board of Directors approved, with 10 (ten) votes in favor, today, the Company’s adherence to the PGFN-RFB Transaction Public Notice 6/2024 (tax disputes of significant and widespread legal controversy), which covers debts whose tax collections... Continue Reading →
(PN) Oil major bp inaugurated a new moment in its operations in the Brazilian offshore. This week, the company began drilling the pioneer well (1-BP-12D-RJS) in the Pau Brasil block, located in the pre-salt of the Santos Basin. The well is in a water depth of 2,283 meters and is being drilled by the DS-15... Continue Reading →
(Reuters) Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday that businessman Carlos Slim is interested in participating in the country's first deepwater natural gas project, working alongside state energy company Pemex. In March, Reuters reported that Pemex officials and the billionaire tycoon's team were discussing ways to revive development of the Lakach field in... Continue Reading →
(OE) Back-deck engineering specialist Maritime Developments (MDL) has appointed Derek Lynch as Market Development Manager – Renewables as part of its diversification strategy aimed to strengthen the commitment to renewable energy market. With over 30 years’ experience across various energy markets and sectors, Lynch brings with him extensive track record in developing and delivering diversification... Continue Reading →
(OE) Global consultancy ABL Group has completed the transaction to acquire 100% of the shares of specialist energy consultancy Ross Offshore, which now will merge with ABL Group company AGR. The combination of AGR and Ross Offshore will further strengthen the group’s center of technical excellence in wells, reservoirs and marine and survey management. Integration... Continue Reading →
(Offshore-energy.biz) As looming political uncertainty prepares the world for the incoming tsunami of elections, optimism still runs strong in the energy industry, especially within the oil and gas sector. While rising costs and supply chain disruptions are putting at risk the viability of many projects and dampening the short-term optimism for electrification and renewables, a new... Continue Reading →
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