This was the trade balance result for the company in 2009. There was 4.8% growth in the volume of oil and oil products exported, as well as great reduction in the import of fossil fuels.
Representatives of 21 companies from 12 countries are going to participate in business meetings at the São Paulo Dentistry Congress. The target is to generate an export turnover of US$ 8.5 million.
The Papa Terra field, at the Campos Basin, is operated by Petrobras, but multinational company Chevron owns a 37.5% stake in it. The aim is to extract 380 million barrels of oil.
A group of university students from Dubai is in Brazil to participate in a global training program promoted by holding Al Ahli Group. The best team should compete for a US$ 20,000 award.
Shipments of Brazilian products generated US$ 6.86 billion last year. The participation of the region in sales rose from 8.4% in 2008 to 10.6% in 2009.
The organization is going to discuss matters of interest to the sector and their impact on member countries. It will be presided over by the Brazilian Francisco Turra.
The Food Supply Company informed it will donate another 200 tonnes of food to the victims of the earthquake that hit the country. President Lula announced the setting up of an emergency care unit.
The fair in the facing sector for the building industry should take place from March 9 to 12, in São Paulo, and should include 200 exhibitors.
The US$ 3.8 billion deal was announced today and includes the commodities company’s production operations. Bunge is going to maintain its distribution business.
Petrobras has risen from the ninth to the fourth place in the ranking of 50 main energy companies in the world, according to a study by consultancy company PFC Energy.
Brazilian mate herb will be introduced to the Arab market at the Dubai-based food industry fair in February. Green mate, roasted mate and several flavours will be available for tasting at the event.
The association’s strategic plan was presented this week to companies in the industry that are considering becoming affiliated with the Abef, reports Arab-Brazil news agency (ANBA)
According to a report published this Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund estimates that the Brazilian economy will grow by 4.7% in 2010. As of October, the growth forecast was 1.2%.
The growth was 0.15% in 2009, but only in regular flights. If charter flights are added, there was reduction of 0.77%. The global reduction was 4%. There was recovery late last year.
