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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Petrobras subsidiary in ParanΓ‘ announces public contest with 126 vacancies; see how to participate

A Petrobras subsidiary in ParanΓ‘ is opening a public contest offering 126 job vacancies in various fields with registration from the 2nd to the 23rd of the month.

Mar 2 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Petrobras raises aviation kerosene prices by 9.4% starting this Sunday

Petrobras announced a 9.4% increase in the average selling price of aviation kerosene to distributors, effective this Sunday, due to rising international oil prices.

Feb 28 β€’ 00:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Petrobras and IFPE offer free courses with scholarships of up to R$ 858 in Caruaru; see who can participate

Petrobras and the Federal Institute of Pernambuco are offering free vocational training courses in Caruaru with scholarships available for economically vulnerable candidates.

Feb 25 β€’ 13:33 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Closure of oil platforms in Sergipe generates over $2.5 billion

The closure of 26 oil platforms in the state of Sergipe, Brazil, is expected to generate approximately $2.5 billion and requires significant logistical coordination and workforce involvement.

Feb 24 β€’ 23:54 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Oil prices rise more than 2% amid heightened tensions between the USA and Iran

Oil prices have risen significantly as analysts factor in the risks of a U.S. attack on Iran.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:46 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian oil production becomes more polluting in 2025

Brazil's oil production has become more polluting in 2025, with natural gas flaring hitting a 15-year high and greenhouse gas emissions increasing from Petrobras.

Feb 16 β€’ 14:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

MPF points out omissions and recommends suspension of oil licensing in the Foz do Amazonas

The Federal Public Ministry recommended suspending environmental licensing phases for oil exploration by Petrobras in the Foz do Amazonas.

Feb 14 β€’ 17:53 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MPF recommends that Petrobras and Ibama suspend licensing and analyze impacts of oil exploration in the Amazon Delta

The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil has recommended that Petrobras and the environmental agency Ibama suspend oil exploration licensing at the Amazon Delta and conduct a thorough environmental impact assessment.

Feb 13 β€’ 23:45 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Petrobras fuel sales grow in 2025 with support from imports

Petrobras has increased fuel sales in Brazil in 2025 compared to the previous year, aided by a rise in imports despite a decline in domestic production.

Feb 11 β€’ 00:44 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Petrobras records record oil exports in 2025

Petrobras announced a record high in oil exports for the year 2025, shipping an average of 765,000 barrels per day, marking a 27% increase from the previous year.

Feb 10 β€’ 23:33 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

African state disputes French oil giant’s offshore deal

Namibia has contested a deal between TotalEnergies and Petrobras, arguing that necessary governmental approvals were not obtained prior to the agreement's announcement.

Feb 9 β€’ 13:26 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Namibia says it wasn't notified of TotalEnergies and Petrobras deal for offshore licence

Namibia's government expressed disapproval over a deal between TotalEnergies and Petrobras for an offshore license, claiming they were not informed as legally required.

Feb 9 β€’ 11:21 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Namibia's Ministry of Industry Objects to Total and Petrobras Deal

Namibia's Ministry of Industry raises objections to the acquisition deal between TotalEnergies and Petrobras, citing lack of prior notification and legal requirements for approval.

Feb 9 β€’ 09:41 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Namibia says it will not recognize agreement between TotalEnergies and Petrobras in oil basin

Namibia will not recognize the offshore stake purchases by TotalEnergies and Petrobras until the proper approval process is followed, according to government officials.

Feb 8 β€’ 16:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

The search for new oil reserves in Brazil falters and completes a decade of stagnation

Brazil has reached the end of 2025 confirming a decade of stagnation in the search for new oil exploration frontiers due to declining international prices and environmental licensing challenges.

Feb 8 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF1 of Saturday, February 7, 202

An adolescent who was assaulted by a pilot has died after 16 days in the hospital.

Feb 7 β€’ 21:39 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG2 of Saturday, February 7, 2026

A teenager assaulted by a pilot dies after 16 days in the hospital, while various incidents including a Petrobras fine, a massive carnival event, and severe weather are reported.

Feb 7 β€’ 21:35 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG1 Saturday, February 7, 2026

A series of events and incidents in Brazil are reported, including the death of a teenager, a fine for Petrobras, a massive carnival celebration, severe weather effects, and fatalities from avalanches.

Feb 7 β€’ 21:32 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ibama fines Petrobras 2.5 million reais for fluid spill in the Amazon Mouth

Brazil's environmental agency Ibama has fined Petrobras 2.5 million reais for a fluid spill that occurred in the Amazon Mouth region.

Feb 7 β€’ 19:46 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ibama fines Petrobras R$ 2.5 million for leak during drilling at the Foz do Amazonas

Ibama has imposed a R$ 2.5 million fine on Petrobras for a fluid leak during drilling operations in the Foz do Amazonas basin, which occurred in January.

Feb 7 β€’ 00:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Currents contributed to accident in Petrobras drilling in the Amazon estuary, says ANP

The ANP report indicates that strong currents off the AmapΓ‘ coast contributed to the leaks that led to the suspension of Petrobras's controversial drilling in the region.

Feb 6 β€’ 22:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
World

ANP authorizes Petrobras to resume drilling in the Amazon River Delta, says agency

The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) has authorized Petrobras to resume drilling an exploratory well in the Amazon River Delta Basin, which was halted earlier this year due to a drilling fluid leak, with certain conditions to be met by the company.

Feb 4 β€’ 19:41 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
World

Oil company Petrobas: Leak during oil test drilling in Brazil's Amazon Basin

An accident occurred during test drilling by Brazil's state-controlled oil company Petrobras in the Amazon basin, resulting in the loss of 15,000 liters of coolant, raising concerns among experts about the sensitive ecosystem.

Jan 7 β€’ 17:24 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
World

Brazil: 'fluid loss' on an oil drilling site by the Petrobras company off the coast of the Amazon

Petrobras reported a 'fluid loss' during drilling operations offshore in the Amazon, but assured that the lost fluid is biodegradable and within toxicity limits.

Jan 6 β€’ 22:05 UTC

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