Shell’s Brazil Oil Production in December Plummets 35%
Bloomberg reported that the Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s oil production in Brazil dropped 35% in December at 48,499 barrels per day, compared to the previous year.
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Chevron Pays Oil Spill Expenses
The Wall Street Journal reported that Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) paid a $17.3 million fine for irregularities related to a 2011 oil spill off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
Petrobras Finds “Good Quality,” Light-grade Crude at Franco SW Prospect
Reuters reported that Brazil-based Petroleo Brasileiro SA (NYSE:PBR), also known as Petrobras, said that its deepwater oil field south of Rio de Janeiro contains "good quality" crude that is a relatively light grade, meaning that it will be cheaper to refine than oil at Petrobras' other Brazilian operations.
Latest Petrobras Discovery More Proof of Pre-Salt Potential
Extension of the 4.5 billion barrel Franco field is confirmed by the latest discovery from Petrobras. The company is also looking to drive production growth with its prolific pre-salt prospects.
Long-Term Ban for Chevron after Brazil Oil Spill Unlikely, say Industry Experts
Although Chevron was fined $28 million and had its drilling rights in Brazil suspended for the recent offshore oil spill at their Frade field, some industry experts suggest the company will be able to avoid a long-term ban.
Oil Exploration Hotspots
A brief look at 3 oil exploration hotspots, all of which have already produced multi-billion barrel finds of recoverable crude in the last few years, and that may still hold much more.
Canacol Energy Ltd. Announces US$ 106 Million Capital Program for 2011
Canacol Energy Ltd. (CVE:CNE) announces a US$ 106 million capital budget in 2011 for exploration and development activities in Colombia, Guyana, and Brazil.
Petrobras has begun refining ‘Pre-Salt’ Crude
Brazilian state-controlled energy giant Petrobras declared that it has begun refining the first oil extracted from the ultra-deep Tupi field, one of the massive, “pre-salt” discoveries in the Santos Basin. For full story, click here
Inpex has declared First Oil Output from Frade Field in Brazil
Inpex Corp. and Sojitz Corporation have declared that Frade Japão Petróleo Limitada, together with its partners Chevron and Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras, has started crude oil output from the Frade Field in Brazil on June 20, 2009. For full story, click here
Chevron has kicked off Brazil Crude Output with Frade Field Start-Up
U.S. oil major Chevron Corp. commenced crude oil output at its Frade prospect in Brazil, marking a significant milestone as foreign companies start to ramp up output in Latin America’s most-promising oil frontier. For full story, click here
