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Record Output: Brazil's Petrobras Defies War Disruptions
29 Oct
Summary
- Petrobras achieved record production in the third quarter.
- Refineries operated at near full capacity during this period.
- Increased output helped Brazil manage global energy market disruptions.
In the third quarter, Brazil's state-controlled oil producer, Petrobras, achieved a new production record. The company operated its refineries at nearly full capacity during this period.
This impressive output helped Brazil to better manage disruptions in the global energy markets, which were exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran. Petrobras reported a 12% year-on-year increase in its oil and gas output.
Overall production reached 3.51 million barrels of oil and oil equivalent per day. This demonstrated Petrobras's significant contribution to national energy security amidst international instability.