Brazil
Brazil's controversial law finally implemented
29th March, 2013
Brazil’s new oil revenue law goes into effect amidst strong opposition.
Statoil increases Brazil presence and boosts African reserves
8th January, 2013
Statoil is expanding its exploration in Brazil and has made a third offshore discovery in Tanzania
Investment programs revealed by Phillips and Chevron
7th January, 2013
Phillips 66 and Chevron plan 2013 capital budgets worth around $40bn, with Phillips 66 also announcing creation of an MLP.
Motorsport ends a record-breaking season
7th December, 2012
FI and Rallying see record-breaking Champions; report on World Touring Cars
Regions challenge Brazillian oil regs
4th December, 2012
New Brazil oil legislation faces challenges from a number of states and could be vetoed by the President
BP collaborates on Parnaiba research
9th October, 2012
BP is working with a number of universities to examine the evolution of one of Brazil's most valuable geological areas.
Next stop, Rio!
25th September, 2012
A round the world rickshaw rider is taking on an Olympic-sized challenge.
South Koreans get busy in base oil
16th August, 2012
Two new deals put South Korean companies at the heart of Group III base oil projects
Cosan buys Comgas
11th June, 2012
Brazilian lubes distributor by the country's gas equivalent from UK's BG.
Sinopec gains approval for Galp deal
14th May, 2012
Chinese Government gives go-ahead for acquisition of Galp's Brazilian unit.
Argentina looks to Petrobras after nationalising Repsol-YPF
21st April, 2012
Argentina surprised the oil and finance world by 'nationalising' YPF, scuppering a potential Sinopec deal and is now looking to Brazil's Petrobras for production investment
A chance to buy motorsport history
4th April, 2012
Racing legend Ayrton Senna's first F1 car up for sale
Brazilian company buys UK business from Exxon
6th March, 2012
Brazil's largest ethanol exporter has bought and Exxon-owned UK oil and chemicals business.
BRICs & US oil consumption to top nearly $2,000bn and US synthetics to grow
5th March, 2012
Two new reports show significant growth in global oil consumption and specific US demand for synthetic lubes and functional fluids.
New discoveries bode well for Brazil
8th February, 2012
Oil and gas finds by Repsol and Petrobras look good for Brazil's oil reserves
Petrobras celebrates record outputs
23rd January, 2012
Brazil's oil producer declares record oil and gas levels for 2011.
Chevron suspends Brazil drilling
24th November, 2011
Chevron has voluntarily suspended its offshore drilling operations in Brazil
Brazilian Oil assets sold for $3.5bn
16th November, 2011
Sinopec buys stake in Brazilian deep sea oil blocks.
Jianghua to Double Brazil Sales by 2015
14th November, 2011
Automaker to push for Brazilian market as domestic sales drop.
OPEC cuts global oil demand forecasts
19th October, 2011
OPEC has reduced its demand forecasts for the rest of 2011 and 2012 as global economy weakens.
BP buys Brazil biofuel share
3rd October, 2011
BP is to take complete ownership of joint venture ethanol operation Tropical BioEnergia.
Exxon builds US plant and selects base stock distributors
23rd September, 2011
ExxonMobil Chemical has broken ground on a massive base stock plant in Texas, while its Base Sock division selects new distributors around the world.
Amyris launches sustainable lube range
14th September, 2011
Renewable product specialists introduce a new range of Biofene-based lubricants as Albemarle helps boost base oil production
Petrobras approves five year plan.
4th August, 2011
Brazil's Petrobras has approved a five year plan to include $220bn investments.
Lifan to set up auto plant in Brazil
15th July, 2011
Chongqing Lifan is to set up an auto production plant in Brazil.
Statoil discovers crude in Brazil
7th July, 2011
Statoil has made significant oil discoveries around its Peregrino Field in Brazil.
Amyris gives Brazil bio boost
3rd May, 2011
Amyris has signed a major contract for sugar-based bio-additive production
