Petrobras is accelerating its oil exploration and production efforts to secure Brazil’s energy reserves, according to new president Magda Chambriard. Chambriard, in her first press conference since taking over as president on Friday, outlined a bold strategy. She plans to find new oil reserves. This decision comes amid environmental concerns. Recent floods in Rio Grande […]
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