Brazil found third biggest oil reserve in the world

National Petroleum Agency(NPA) has said that with this new found Brazil is about to surpass U.S in oil reserve, currently according to the US Energy Department, Brazil’s existing proven oil reserves total 11.8 billion barrels, while the...

Petrobras to build another platform in Brazil

Petrobras, Brazil, has approved the early stage of contracting for platform P-62, slated to be installed in Module 4 at the Roncador Field, in the Campos Basin. After carrying out several internal technical and economic studies, the company...

Brazil’s Biodiesel Rush

The world’s top ethanol producer has designs on becoming No. 1 in biodiesel production, too. With a nationwide B2 mandate—and eventual B5 mandate—approaching, oilseed growers, producers and project developers are keen on ramping up,...

Biodiesel – The green petroleum – part 2

Understand the main oleoginosas used to make the vegetable fuel. Soy » the use of this grain is interesting in the current conjuncture on account of the great offer, but have only 20% of percentage of oil. Sunflower » the percentage of oil...

Biodiesel – The green petroleum – part 1

The new market that uses renewable fuel is favorable to the environment and open doors for small farmers. But it is still necessary to balance between risks and opportunities.After had provoked a energetic revolution when constructed a process...