Two major gas discoveries off Colombia's coast by PBR could double the country's volume of gas reserves, providing crucial support amid growing demand.
Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras said on Monday it produced a record 6.38 billion liters of gasoline in the third quarter, without providing a comparison base for the figure.
PBR is set to redevelop the Tupi oil field, boost production and resolve tax disputes, which are vital for Brazil's energy security and economic growth.
PBR plans to enter South Africa's Deep Western Orange Basin, acquiring a 10% stake in a consortium led by TotalEnergies, enhancing its exploration portfolio.
Petrobras (PBR) closed the most recent trading day at $14.95, moving +1.15% from the previous trading session.
Petrobras (PBR) stock price has moved sideways in the past few months as traders focused on the ongoing oil and gas volatility. Its American ADRs were trading at $15 on Tuesday, down by over 10% from its highest point this year, meaning that it is in a correction.
PBR believes that collaborating with Staatsolie might result in the adoption of more sustainable oil and gas practices, making its operations more resilient to climate change.
Petrobras' new strategic plan to reportedly focus more on the core exploration & production business, with fixed allocations to low carbon M&A cut out. PBR should be able to repeat its highly successful offshore playbook in the Atlantic Margin and potentially Namibia, with geology in both comparable to the pre-salt, in our view. Political risks remain, yet with new management looking the most stable since the 2022 election and their commitment to the new plan, we see most recent concerns derisked.
Petrobras stock has outperformed its energy sector peers since early August, corroborating my bullish bias. PBR's solid profitability and robust dividend yields have likely mitigated concerns over increased political interference by the Lula administration.
In the latest trading session, Petrobras (PBR) closed at $14.56, marking a -1.95% move from the previous day.
The main focus of Brazil state-run oil firm Petrobras remains in its home country, its director of exploration and production said on Thursday, adding that Brazil was a priority even as it intends to expand into Africa.
PBR's contract with Constellation involves two ultra-deepwater drillships, Laguna Star and Tidal Action, expected to begin new contracts in third-quarter 2025.