Our History
2013
Pre-salt output reaches 300,000 barrels of oil per day
FecharSeven years after the first oil discovery in the pre-salt layer, we reached the 300,000-barrel-of-oil-per-day mark.
Less time than it took for the same level to be reached in other major offshore production areas around the world. (2/20/2013)
2012
Producing nonstop
FecharWe got production underway at the FPSO Cidade de Anchieta vessel platform, in the Baleia Azul field.
This platform is capable of processing up to 100,000 barrels of oil and 3.5 million cubic meters of gas per day.
2007
Discovery of the pre-salt cluster
FecharThe oil and gas discoveries off the Brazilian pre-salt coast bring a new horizon for the oil industry worldwide. Parallelly, we have created a series of strategic actions that ensure the development of the entire goods and services chain, bringing technology, job training and great opportunities to the industry.
2002
Podium Gasoline
FecharPetrobras' Podium gasoline is launched at the service stations.
It is the same fuel used on the Formula 1 race tracks.
2002
Creation of the General Ombudsman’s Office
FecharOur General Ombudsman’s Office was created on May 2. At the time, it was not yet a formal body, but it already played its role: To be an independent relationship channel with our audiences. In 2005, it was linked directly to the Board of Directors and became the unit responsible for the company’s complaint channel.
It is the same fuel used on the Formula 1 race tracks.
1994
The resumption of national cinema
FecharSponsorship for the "Carlota Joaquina" feature film marked the resumption of Brazilian cinema.
Since then, we have sponsored more than 500 movies, among feature films, shorts and digital media films.
1986
Oil in the Amazon?
FecharThe Urucu Field, located in the Solimões River Basin, went on stream.
Since the onset of activities in Urucu, we have worked with entities related to environmental research and conservation in the Amazon, taking care of the region's ecosystem and helping map different areas. This work is done yet today.
1974
The discovery of the Campos Basin
FecharIn the midst of the oil crisis, we discovered the Campos Basin.
Located off the northern coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro and ranging all the way to southern Espírito Santo. A few years later, it becomes the biggest oil province in Brazil, accounting for upwards of 80% of the domestic oil production.
1968
Oil in the sea and the first platform
FecharThe P-I was built as a mobile drilling rig and was able to operate in water of up to 30 meters deep. It was the one that discovered the first oil field in the Brazilian continental shelf, offshore Sergipe, in 1969, giving rise to Guaricema field.
1963
Cenpes is born
FecharOur Research and Development Center (Cenpes) is created in Rio de Janeiro.
A few years later, it becomes one of the most important applied research complexes in the world.
1961
An important step in refining
FecharREDUC - the Duque de Caxias Refinery - is founded in Rio de Janeiro.
It is currently the most complete refinery in operation in our system.
1953
The beginning
FecharOur company is founded on October 3, 1953, as a result of a popular campaign that lasted seven years.
Eugenio Antonelli is the employee who receives badge number 1.
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