UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of February, 2024
Commission File Number 1-15106
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Brazilian Petroleum Corporation – PETROBRAS
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Avenida Henrique Valadares, 28 – 19th floor
20241-030 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Petrobras informs about operations in exploratory blocks in São Tomé and Príncipe
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Rio de Janeiro, February 8, 2024 - Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras, further to the announcement made on 27/12/2023, informs that it has concluded the acquisition of stakes in the 3 exploratory blocks 10, 11 and 13, in São Tomé and Príncipe, Africa, and has signed amendments to the production sharing contracts and Joint Operating Agreements and became part of the consortia for these blocks.
Petrobras thus acquired a 45% stake in interest in blocks 10 and 13 and a 25% interest in block 11, with the consortia to have the following composition:
- Block 10: Shell, operator (40%), Petrobras (45%) and ANP-STP (15%)
- Block 11: Shell, operator (40%), Petrobras (25%), Galp (20%) and ANP-STP (15%)
- Block 13: Shell, operator (40%), Petrobras (45%) and ANP-STP (15%)
The operation marks the resumption of exploratory operations on the African continent, with the aim of diversifying the portfolio, and is in line with the company's long-term strategy, aimed at restoring oil and gas reserves by exploring new frontiers and working in partnership.
The acquisition of the blocks in São Tomé and Príncipe complied with all the company's internal governance procedures and is in line with the 2024-2028+ Strategic Plan (PE 2024-28+).
Material facts will be disclosed to the market in due course.
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For more information:
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS | Investors Relations
email: petroinvest@petrobras.com.br/acionistas@petrobras.com.br
Av. Henrique Valadares, 28 – 19 Andar – 20231-030 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Tel.: 55 (21) 3224-1510/9947 | 0800-282-1540
This document may contain forecasts within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Trading Act of 1934, as amended (Trading Act) that reflect the expectations of the Company's officers. The terms: "anticipates", "believes", "expects", "predicts", "intends", "plans", "projects", "aims", "should," and similar terms, aim to identify such forecasts, which evidently involve risks or uncertainties, predicted or not by the Company. Therefore, future results of the Company's operations may differ from current expectations, and the reader should not rely solely on the information included herein.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 8, 2024
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A–PETROBRAS
By: /s/ Sergio Caetano Leite
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Sergio Caetano Leite
Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer