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Brazil's state-run oil firm Petrobras said on Wednesday it has entered into a deal with Equinor Brasil to acquire a 50% stake in the Itaimbezinho block in the offshore Campos Basin.
Petrobras secures access to eight offshore blocks in the Ivory Coast, a move that could accelerate exploration in one of West Africa's rising energy hubs.
PBR will invest over R$70B in Sergipe, funding deep-water energy projects, fertilizer output and infrastructure while supporting 28,000 jobs.
PBR cuts diesel prices by 9.6% to 3.3 reais per liter under a federal subsidy plan that offsets fuel taxes and eases domestic costs.
Brazil's state-run oil firm, Petrobras, will lower diesel prices to distributors by 0.3515 reais per liter starting on June 1, it said in a statement on Sunday, after the government announced a cashback system to producers and importers.
Petrobras presents a mixed outlook after FQ1 results, with EPS and revenue below consensus and a 15% YOY dividend decline. Despite the prevailing bullish sentiment and a low forward P/E (~4.8x), I maintain a more tempered view on PBR. Several downside risks offset the positives behind the prevailing optimism.
Petrobras is a low-cost oil producer with a breakeven near $50/barrel and strong leverage to elevated Brent prices. PBR trades at a steep valuation discount to global peers, reflecting Brazil-specific political and debt risks, but offers a compelling forward yield potential. I expect a sustainable dividend yield approaching 10% at a 50% payout ratio, with upside as new FPSOs and higher oil prices flow through results.
Here is how Petrobras (PBR) and Helix Energy (HLX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
PBR signs offshore decommissioning pact with Saipem as Brazil expands infrastructure retirement and well abandonment projects.
PBR refineries top 100% capacity in April and May, driving record fuel output as it boosts Brazil's energy independence.
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras NYSE: PBR reported higher production, stronger refinery utilization and continued investment in upstream projects during the first quarter of 2026, while executives said the company is monitoring fuel-price volatility and prioritizing capital discipline.