EXCLUSIVE Petrobras and EIG near deal for Bolivia-Brazil gas pipeline -sources

State-run Brazilian oil company Petrobras is close to reaching an agreement to sell to U.S. private equity firm EIG Energy Partners control of a natural gas pipeline that connects Bolivia and southern Brazil, three people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Analysis: Petrobras bulls charge ahead despite risks in Brasilia

Last year, when Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sacked the head of state-run oil company Petrobras amid a spat over domestic fuel prices, the market reaction was apoplectic.
EXCLUSIVE Exxon prepares to bid for new oil blocks in Brazil -sources

Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) is prepared to bid on Friday for new blocks in Brazil’s deep-water oil fields, a focus area for its oil and gas production growth, people familiar with the matter said.
EXCLUSIVE Brazil’s Petrobras price hikes show company’s independence -CEO

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro was not consulted or informed about state oil giant Petrobras’ (PETR4.SA) decision this week to raise fuel prices, which underscores the company’s independence, Chief Executive Joaquim Silva e Luna told Reuters on Wednesday.