A consortium formed by Shell, Total, CNPC, CNOOC and Petrobras has won the first round of tenders for exploration of the Brazilian pre-salt layer of oil.
Author: Agência Brasil
The growth in investment in Brazil should take place from 2014 to 2017, in comparison with the previous four years period, according to a Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) research.
Saudi Arabia did not accept a seat in the United Nations Security Council due to the organisation’s lack of power to solve the conflicts of the Middle East, especially Syria.
The index measured by the National Confederation of Industry stood at 53.8 points in October, below the historical average of 58.5 points. The score improved only for construction companies.
The figure concerns petroleum royalties and fees for the federal, state, and municipal governments.
US dollar outflows have exceeded inflows from the 1st to the 11th this month in Brazil, according to the Central Bank. The result was caused by the finance and trade sectors.
The Brazilian minister of Sports said that of the 12 host cities in Brazil, only six haven’t finished construction work and stadium improvements. All, however, are at advanced stages.
The president at Petrobras was classified as the most powerful female executive outside the United States by Fortune magazine. She heads the ranking for the second year running.
The Libra Field auction should have two to four competing consortia, according to a forecast from the Brazilian minister of Mines and Energy, Edison Lobão.
Representatives of these nations signed a convention on Thursday (10), in Japan, promising to reduce the world emissions, production and use of the product.
The country is hosting a conference aiming to discuss necessary changes for internet governance. The event will take place in 2014, featuring key global players in different sectors.
The enterprises have paid the sums required in order to take part in the auction of the Libra Field, in the pre-salt area of the Campos Basin. However, all of the 11 accredited companies will be eligible.
The sharpest increases took place in the states of Paraná, Goiás and Santa Catarina from July to August. Production declined in seven states, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees created a website and a Facebook fan page for the Brazilian public. The organization is campaigning for donations in the country.
