Petróleo Brasileiro S.A - Petrobras informs that its CEO Jean Paul Terra Prates has indicated 5 new members for the composition of the Executive Board: Trading and Logistics Executive Board, Mr. Claudio Schlosser; Production Development Executive Board, Mr. Carlos Travassos; Exploration and Production Executive Board, Mr. Joelson Falcão; Refining and Natural Gas Executive Board, Mr.... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on CARF judgment
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. –Petrobras informs that, in a session held today, the First Panel of the Superior Chamber of Tax Appeals (CSRF), a body of the Administrative Board of Tax Appeals (CARF), rejected the appeals filed by the Company and decided that IRPJ and CSLL taxes are due on the profits of its foreign subsidiary ... Continue Reading →
2022 seen as a bumper year for global oil & gas exploration, says WoodMac
Despite the global energy crisis, new global oil and gas discoveries in 2022 have driven exploration to the highest value creation in over a decade, reaching a whopping $33 billion at base price, led by major discoveries in Namibia, Guyana, Brazil and Algeria, as outlined by Wood Mackenzie, an energy intelligence group. Wood Mackenzie, a... Continue Reading →
America’s crude oil & natural gas proven reserves on the rise after 2020 lows
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has outlined in a recent report that the proven reserves of natural gas reported by operators established a new record in the United States in 2021, while proven U.S. reserves of oil increased but did not quite return to pre-pandemic levels. EIA highlighted in a recently released Proved Reserves of... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on rating confirmation by Fitch
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that the rating agency Fitch reaffirmed its rating at "BB-", with stable outlook, following Brazil's rating. The stand-alone rating was also reaffirmed at “bbb”, four notches above the country. The agency considers Petrobras' ratings to be linked to those of the sovereign given the Company's strategic importance to the... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on receiving earnout from Atapu
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it received today, up front, from Shell, the amount of R$ 347 million, regarding the complement of the firm compensation (earnout) for fiscal year 2022, related to the Atapu block. The amount already includes the amount of the gross-up of taxes related to Shell' 25% stake in Atapu... Continue Reading →
Delta-shaped Foundation for Giant Floating Wind Turbines Gets ABS Approval
The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has approved in principle the Bassoe D-Floater, a floating offshore wind turbine foundation. It is said that the Bassoe D-Floater foundations will be able to handle 15 megawatt offshore turbines, which will be among the world's largest. Apart from prototypes being tested onshore, there are no 15 MW turbines... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on receiving earnout from Baúna
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, following up on the releases disclosed on 07/24/2020, 07/28/2020 and 11/06/2020, informs that it received today from Karoon Petróleo & Gás Ltda (Karoon), a subsidiary of Karoon Energy Ltd, the amount of R$ 430 million, equivalent to the contingent payment of the oil price for the year 2022. This amount... Continue Reading →
Exxon Banks Record $56B Profit in ’22
(Reuters) Exxon Mobil Corp posted a $56 billion net profit for 2022, the company said on Tuesday, taking home about $6.3 million per hour last year, and setting not only a company record but a historic high for the Western oil industry. Oil majors are expected to break their own annual records on high prices and... Continue Reading →
BP delves into global energy trends over next 30 years
UK-headquartered energy giant BP has unveiled its new energy outlook, highlighting the main trends and uncertainties surrounding the energy sector and the transition to low-carbon and green energy sources over the next three decades. With the current energy and climate crises at the forefront, BP’s new Energy Outlook explores the key trends and uncertainties surrounding the energy... Continue Reading →
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