Petrobras Profit Rises 32% After Crude Oil Prices Surge

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Brazil’s state-controlled oil producer, posted a better-than-expected 32 percent rise in quarterly profit after oil prices surged and it accelerated drilling at its largest offshore crude discoveries. Find more info about Petrobras Profit Rises 32% After Crude Oil Prices Surge photos videos pictures. read more

Ecuador May Seek OPEC Investment After Seizing Petrobras License

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Ecuador may seek investments in new oil fields from OPEC nations as they meet in Quito this week after seizing licenses from Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Noble Energy Inc. and other companies that declined to alter contracts. Find more info about Ecuador May Seek OPEC Investment After Seizing Petrobras License photos videos ...

Petrobras Says Morgan Stanley Exercises Stock Option

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, the oil producer that raised $70 billion last week in the world’s largest stock sale, says Morgan Stanley exercised its right to sell additional shares because of strong demand. Find more info about Petrobras Says Morgan Stanley Exercises Stock Option photos videos pictures. read more

Petrobras ‘Reverse Privatization’ Looms as Brazil Control Rises

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Brazil is reclaiming part of the Petroleo Brasileiro SA stake it sold to investors a decade ago in a record $78 billion share sale today. Find more info about Petrobras ‘Reverse Privatization’ Looms as Brazil Control Rises photos videos pictures. read more

Petrobras Plans to Raise $75 Billion in Biggest Sale

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, Latin America’s largest company by market value, plans to raise as much as 129 billion reais ($75 billion) in the world’s largest share sale as it seeks cash to develop offshore oil fields. The shares rose 4.4 percent for the biggest gain since May. Find more info about ...