Petrobras News

Petrobras sets new pre-salt record

Jul 20, 2017

Brazilian oil major Petrobras set a new pre-salt production record in June.  The oil production Petrobras operates (own and partner shares) in the pre-salt layer set two new monthly and daily records. The new monthly production record is 1…

Petrobras, CNPC form strategic pact

Jul 05, 2017

Petrobras and CNPC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Beijing to structure a strategic partnership. The MoU was signed by Petrobras CEO Pedro Parente, and Wang Dongjin, VP of CNPC and CEO of PetroChina. The MoU will…

Petrobras eyes Maromba sale

Jul 07, 2017

Brazil's Petrobras is offering its 70% interest in the Maromba heavy oil field in the Campos Basin, offshore Brazil. Chevron also has a 30% and is also looking to divest the Campo de Maromba (BC-20A concession). 'The potential transaction…

Petrobras to exercise pre-salt bidding rights

May 25, 2017

Petrobras is exercising its preferential right for the second and third bidding rounds for three areas in a move to maximize the value of its portfolio. Petrobras submitted its first formal statement to Brazil’s National Energy Policy…

Court allows Petrobras block transfer

May 03, 2017

A federal regional court in Brazil will allow the transfer of Petrobras' BM-S-8 exploration block, which includes the Carcará field, to Norwegian major Statoil, Petrobras announced today 2 May. 'With the favorable decision of the court…

OTC: Petrobras seeks $35/bbl breakeven price for Libra

May 03, 2017

Petrobras shared innovations and efficiency gains related to the Libra field at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. Petrobras says collaboration between Libra area partners has produced a US$13/bbl reduction to the project's breakeven price…

Petrobras axes Karoon deal

Mar 30, 2017

Petróleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) has canceled its deal with Karoon Gas Australia for a stake sale in the Baúna and Tartaruga Verde oil fields offshore Brazil, however the Brazilian giant will continue its efforts to sell off its interest in the two fields…

Diamond in Ocean Valor victory

Mar 16, 2017

Diamond Offshore has won its case in a Brazilian court against the state oil firm Petrobras regarding the early termination of the Ocean Valor semisubmersible. Image of the Ocean BlackHawk, from Diamond Offshore…

Total, Petrobras ink $2.2 billion deals

Mar 01, 2017

Petrobras and Total have signed deals worth US$2.2 billion that will see Total take stakes in a number of Brazilian offshore fields and an onshore plant. Petrobras has agreed to give Total 22.5% in the Iara concession area, containing the Sururu…

Petrobras sets latest pre-salt record

Feb 16, 2017

Petrobras has achieved two new production records from its pre-salt reservoirs: a 1.28 MMb/d monthly production record and the 1.34 MMb/d record achieved on 4 January.  Combined oil and natural gas production operated by Petrobras also reached a new record at 1…

Petrobras, Karoon deal remains suspended

Dec 21, 2016

Australia’s Karoon Gas is going back to court to defend its deal with Petróleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) for stake in two fields, following a rejection to lift the injunction made by the Brazilian state-owned company in the federal court of Sergipe…

Total, Petrobras form exploration pact

Dec 22, 2016

Total and Petrobras have agreed to work together on exploration and upstream technology, which will see Total become a partner on two pre-salt licenses in the Santos Basin. Image from Total. The licenses are the BMS-11 license…

Petrobras gets US$61 million in Lava Jato win

Nov 21, 2016

Petrobras received nearly US$61 million ($204 million BRL) on Friday (18 November) in recovered funds stemming from the Lava Jato corruption scandal, with Petrobras President Pedro Parente expecting to win back a total of $1.6 billion ($5…

Injunction order disrupts Karoon, Petrobras deal

Nov 21, 2016

Australia’s Karoon Gas is in the middle of an injunction order by the Brazilian court regarding its deal with Petróleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) for the acquisition of two offshore fields, in which Petrobras intends to appeal. Image from Karoon…

Petrobras completes first Libra well

Nov 14, 2016

Petrobras completed the first well in the Santos Basin’s Libra pre-salt field last week, with the anticipation of starting production next year, connected to the Pioneiro de Libra floating production and storage offloading (FPSO) unit. The West Carina…

Current News

Dajin Forms Offshore Wind Alliance with German Port Terminal Operator

Dajin Forms Offshore Wind Alli

EnerMech Hires Former SLB Executive to Lead Energy Solutions Division

EnerMech Hires Former SLB Exec

Eni Expands Asian Footprint with Long-Term LNG Contract in Thailand

Eni Expands Asian Footprint wi

Jasmund Substation’s Topside and Jacket Sets Sail to Baltic Sea

Jasmund Substation’s Topside a

Subscribe for OE Digital E‑News

 
Offshore Engineer Magazine