Is Government Interference Hampering Petrobras?

Authors

Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-20-2011

Abstract

Some investors, concerned about government meddling and profitability at Brazilian oil giant Petrobras, have shifted interest away from the state-run company to startup companies that include OGX Petroleo and HRT ParticipaÇões, Reuters reported May 25. How significant of a problem is political interference for Petrobras and what effect does it have on profitability? What has been the effect of pre-salt regulations on the country's ability to efficiently develop the fields? Is the outlook for the new crop of oil start-ups as rosy as some investors paint, or over-hyped?

Rights

Copyright © 2011, Inter-American Dialogue, used with permission from the publishers.

Language

English

Publisher

Inter-American Dialogues Latin American Energy Advisor'

Related Link

http://www.thedialogue.org/uploads/LAA/Energy/2011/LEA110624.pdf

Recommended Citation

Inter-American Dialogue's Latin American Energy Advisor. "Is Government Interference Hampering Petrobras?." (2011). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/la_energy_dialog/211