Vale Gets Permission To Import LNG

(S&P Global, 15.Jul.2021) — Brazilian multinational metals and mining company Vale has received permission from ANP, Brazil’s energy regulator, to import LNG for its own industrial uses. The company has been authorized to import 1.66 cu m of gas equivalent per day for use in heating the company’s industrial ovens, […]

ANP Authorizes To Import LNG

(Argus, 14.Jul.2021) — Brazil has authorized iron ore producer Vale to import LNG to serve its own heating demand. Brazilian oil and gas regulation agency (ANP) will allow Vale to import LNG equal to 1.66mn mÂł/d (58.6mn cf/d) of regasified fuel, to be supplied by any country, by sea transport. […]

Weak 1Q Results Won’t Prevent Vale S.A.

(S&P, 4.May.2020) — S&P Global Ratings said today that Vale S.A.’s (BBB-/Negative/–) strong balance sheet and ability to adjust capital expenditures (capex) and dividends provide adequate cushion at the current rating level amid the company’s currently volatile sales and cash flows. Vale reported poor volumes as a result of rainfall […]