Petrobras on Leniency Agreements

(Petrobras, 1.Nov.2022) — Petrobras informs that it received, over the last quarter, the devolution of about R$439mn, recovered through leniency agreements with Camargo CorrĂŞa, Novonor S.A. (formerly known as Odebrecht S.A.) and SBM, as well as Pedro Barusco’s collaboration agreement. With these devolutions, the total amount of funds transferred to […]

Braskem Offering Back On The Table

(Bloomberg, 19.Aug.2021) — A public equity offering is again emerging as a possible exit strategy for the controlling shareholders in one of the world’s top petrochemical makers, Braskem SA, people familiar with the matter said. Novonor hired Morgan Stanley as the group previously known as Odebrecht looks to sell its […]

Peru Oil And Gas Industry Eyes Rebound

(Argus, 5.Jan.2021) — Peru’s oil and gas industry is hoping for a rebound in 2021 following a year marred by the COVID-19 pandemic, violent indigenous protests and political instability. With oil and gas fields, and the 200,000 b/d North Peruvian oil pipeline, shut down repeatedly by social conflicts and a […]

Petrobras Starts Arbitration Against Odebrecht

(Petrobras, 28.Dec.2020) — Petrobras presented today a request for arbitration with an indemnity claim estimated at approximately R$800mn, against Odebrecht S.A., based on the shareholders’ agreement regarding Braskem, for violations of its terms.  Braskem is not part of this arbitration, which is protected by confidentiality. __________

Ecuador Sues Odebrecht For $281mn Breach Of Contract

(Energy Analytics Institute, 7.Oct.2020) — Ecuador is suing CNO SA, formerly known as Construtura Norberto Odebrecht SA, for $281mn for breach of the construction contract for the pipeline Pascuales Cuenca Poliducto (PPC). The Guayas Provincial Court of Justice, EP PetroEcuador, through its General Manager Ricardo Merino, and the State Attorney […]

Petrobras Eyes Braskem Deal With Odebrecht

(Reuters, 6.Jul.2020) — Brazilian state-led oil company Petrobras expects within six months to reach an understanding with engineering group Odebrecht on a new shareholder agreement for petrochemical company Braskem SA , the oil firm’s CEO said Monday. Roberto Castello Branco, chief executive of Petroleo Brasileiro SA, as the company is […]

Pena Nieto Investigated In Corruption Probe

(Reuters, 19.Feb.2020) — Mexican law enforcement authorities are investigating a former president, Enrique Pena Nieto, as part of an inquiry into corruption, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. Pena Nieto has become embroiled in the investigation of Emilio Lozoya, the former chief executive of Mexico’s state oil firm PetrĂłleos […]