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Worker Protests in Brazil Threaten Oil Sector
Higher diesel prices in Brazil have led to nationwide protests and have become a major political issue ahead of this year's presidential election.

Brazil Engulfed in Political Crisis, But Oil Production Will Still Rise
Recent reforms scrapped the requirement that Petrobras own a 30 percent stake in all pre-salt oil fields, essentially opening the door to private international companies. As a result, Brazil's oil production is flourishing.

Beyond Shale & OPEC: Canada, Brazil to Add New Supply This Year
While growth in shale has garnered a lot of attention, overlooked is the fact that Canada and Brazil are expected to add a combined 2 mbd over the next five years.

Beyond the Political Crisis: The Future of Brazil’s Energy Sector
While Brazil’s political future hangs in the balance, Petrobras—the state oil company at the center of Brazil’s largest corruption scandal—faces great uncertainty, and momentous change will be needed to right its course.

Panama Papers Perfectly Exemplify Exploitation of Wealth and Power in Petro States
The Panama Papers are another reminder of the extreme wealth, corruption, and opaqueness that is common to leadership in so many oil producing countries.

Shell Goes Long on Brazil with Completion of BG Takeover
Developing oil and gas in Brazil means dealing with the country's beleaguered state oil company, Petrobras. In spite of this impediment, Royal Dutch Shell is doubling down on Brazil.

Petrobras Strikes Impacting up to 500k b/d of Brazil’s Oil Production
Worker concerns about privatization of Brazil's oil assets is driving a massive strike, with the potential to cause a meaningful production disruption.

Brazil: Debt, Scandal, and the Risks of Resource Nationalism
Brazil's missteps in tapping its massive presalt oil reserves is the latest example of the country failing to live up to its potential.

In Petrobras Debate, A Challenge to Brazil’s Resource Nationalism
Alongside a corruption scandal, the oil price downturn is challenging the viability of developing Brazil's pre-salt reserves, and prompting debates about the government's role in the energy sector.