Petro Rio S.A. (“PRIO”), informs its shareholders and the market in general of the start of production of the 7-FR-54H-RJS (“ODP4”) well, in the Frade Field, with stabilized initial production of approximately 15,000 barrels of oil per day, significantly above original projections, doubling the Field’s production and increasing the Company’s production by 45%, to 48,500... Continue Reading →
FPSO Anna Nery left China for Brazil to produce at the Marlim field
(PN) The platform ship (FPSO) Anna Nery left the Cosco Qidong shipyard in China and began its journey to Brazil. In the next two weeks, the vessel will carry out navigation tests in Chinese waters. It will then make stops in Singapore and Mauritius, to refuel and change crews. The arrival in Brazil is scheduled... Continue Reading →
Saipem raises initial 1.4 bln euros in capital increase
(Reuters) - Italy's Saipem (SPMI.MI) has raised around 1.395 billion euros ($1.4 billion) to stabilise its finances, the energy services group said on Monday, adding that around 70% of the new shares it was issuing in a cash call were subscribed. Last month Saipem launched a 2 billion euro hyper-dilutive capital increase, which was open until Monday,... Continue Reading →
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says deal close to buy cheaper diesel from Russia
(Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday that a deal was close with Moscow to buy much cheaper diesel from Russia, in what would appear to be the latest tangible benefit stemming from his friendly relationship with President Vladimir Putin. Bolsonaro, a far-right former army captain, gave no further details. Neither Bolsonaro's office,... Continue Reading →
Petrobras awards Tenaris with casing supply contract for Buzios presalt
(OM) Petrobras has awarded Tenaris a four-year contract for the supply of a comprehensive package of products and services for its Buzios deepwater project. Located in the presalt Santos Basin, Buzios production is expected to reach 2 MMbbl/d by 2030, up from a current 0.7 MMbbl/d. This equals approximately 70% of today’s total production in Brazil. The total... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on loan linked to sustainability
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that it signed, on 07/08/22, a credit line with sustainability commitments (Sustainability-Linked Loan - SLL) in the amount of US$ 1.25 billion and maturity in July 2027. The operation was signed with the banks Bank of China, MUFG and The Bank of Nova Scotia, with competitive costs in comparison... Continue Reading →
The State of Rio de Janeiro sees oil and gas industry as a competitive advantage for hydrogen and offshore wind
Rio de Janeiro is betting on the existence of a consolidated oil and gas industry as a competitive advantage for the state's energy transition towards offshore wind power generation and hydrogen production. The Rio de Janeiro government sees a potential to attract investment of around US$ 85 billion in offshore energy generation, but will wait... Continue Reading →
Economists see stronger 2022 GDP for Brazil, inflation missing target for third straight year in 2023
(Reuters) - Economists polled by the Brazilian central bank expect the economy to perform better this year but see inflation staying above the official target until 2023, marking three consecutive years of non-compliance. The data is from the latest weekly Focus survey, published by the central bank on Friday after a pause due to a... Continue Reading →
Argentina holds tender for new gas pipeline, key to reversing energy deficit
(Reuters) - Argentina will take a key step on Friday in the construction of a major new natural gas pipeline for its huge Vaca Muerta shale formation, vital to helping the South American country reverse a deep energy deficit that is costing it billions of dollars. The government, rattled by a recent shakeup in the... Continue Reading →
EDF plans hybrid offshore wind and hydrogen projects in Brazil
(epbr) With a portfolio of 1.7 GW of onshore wind and solar generation in Brazil, including projects in operation, under construction or authorized, French EDF Renewables, an arm of EDF, is now targeting hybrid projects that combine offshore wind and green hydrogen (H2V) in the country. “We are very interested and we want our portfolio... Continue Reading →