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<item><title><![CDATA[We acquired the largest amount of blocks in the 11th Round of the ANP]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-acquired-the-largest-amount-of-blocks-in-the-11th-round-of-the-anp]]></link><description><![CDATA[The total amount we and our partners invested in the 11th round was R$1,460.9 million]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Go Safe Caravan to participate in mobilization against the sexual abuse of children and adolescents]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/go-safe-caravan-to-participate-in-mobilization-against-the-sexual-abuse-of-children-and-adolescents]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign celebrating our 60 years will be released on Friday]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/campaign-celebrating-our-60-years-will-be-released-on-friday]]></link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">A new corporate communication platform, which brings together a number of initiatives undertaken throughout the year, will be released tomorrow</span>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We will double in size in seven years]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-will-double-in-size-in-seven-years]]></link><description><![CDATA[<span style="text-align: justify;">The statement was made on Tuesday (May 7) by CEO Graça Foster, during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), which is being held in Houston, United States&nbsp;</span>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New discovery of good quality oil in the Transfer of Rights area]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/new-discovery-of-good-quality-oil-in-the-transfer-of-rights-area]]></link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;We have proved a new discovery of good quality oil in the Transfer of Rights area called the Iara Extension]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have released the 2012 Sustainability Report]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-have-released-the-2012-sustainability-report]]></link><description><![CDATA[The publication brings together information on our operational, economic, social and environmental performance last year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sale of Gila asset in Gulf of Mexico]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/sale-of-gila-asset-in-gulf-of-mexico]]></link><description><![CDATA[We announced that we have signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the sale of our 20% stake in exploratory blocks in the US Gulf of Mexico]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Net income was R$7.693 billion in the first quarter of 2013]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/net-income-was-r-7-693-billion-in-the-first-quarter-of-2013]]></link><description><![CDATA[See the main items of Petrobras' financial and operating results of the first quarter of 2013, announced Friday (04/26)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have announced the results of the public selections for social and environmental projects]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-have-announced-the-results-of-the-public-selections-for-social-and-environmental-projects]]></link><description><![CDATA[<span style="text-align: justify; ">In all, R$145 million will be earmarked for 130 social projects and R$102 million for 46 environmental projects in all Brazilian regions</span>]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have signed module construction contracts for P-74 and P-76]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-have-signed-module-construction-contracts-for-p-74-and-p-76]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New discovery of good quality oil in Rights Transfer area]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/new-discovery-of-good-quality-oil-in-rights-transfer-area]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our net income was R$21.182 billion in 2012 and R$7.747 billion in the fourth quarter]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/our-net-income-was-r-21-182-billion-in-2012-and-r-7-747-billion-in-the-fourth-quarter]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pre-salt production breaks new record and reaches 300,000 barrels of oil per day]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/pre-salt-production-breaks-new-record-and-reaches-300-000-barrels-of-oil-per-day]]></link><description><![CDATA[The production has been reached just seven years after oil was first discovered in the pre-salt layer in 2006.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New discovery of good quality oil in Santos Basin pre-salt]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/new-discovery-of-good-quality-oil-in-santos-basin-pre-salt]]></link><description><![CDATA[Petrobras announces that it has confirmed the presence of good quality  oil (31 º API)&nbsp; in ultra deep waters in the Santos Basin pre-salt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrobras includes in New Dow Jones Emerging Market Index]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/petrobras-includes-in-new-dow-jones-emerging-market-index]]></link><description><![CDATA[Index represents companies with best performance in sustainability.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth well in Iara area confirms extension of Santos Basin pre-salt discovery   ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/fourth-well-in-iara-area-confirms-extension-of-santos-basin-pre-salt-discovery]]></link><description><![CDATA[Petrobras has confirmed the presence of good quality oil in well  3-RJS-706 (3-BRSA-1132-RJS), located in block BMS-11 of the Iara area,  in the Santos Basin pre-salt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get to Know our 2013-2017 Business &amp; Management Plan ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/get-to-know-our-2013-2017-business-management-plan]]></link><description><![CDATA[Our Board of Directors has approved the 2013-2017 Business &amp; Management Plan (2013-17 BP), with investments of US$ 236.7bn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Net income totals R$ 5,56 billion in the third quarter of 2012 ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/net-income-totals-r-5-56-billion-in-the-third-quarter-of-2012]]></link><description><![CDATA[Net income in the nine months 2012 totals R$ 13,43 billion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrobras starts production in the US Gulf of Mexico Chinook oilfield]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/petrobras-starts-production-in-the-us-gulf-of-mexico-chinook-oilfield]]></link><description><![CDATA[The FPSO is moored at a world-record water depth of 2,500 meters.  Capacity: 80,000 barrels of oil and 500,000 cm3 gas per day, and storage  facilities for 500,000 barrels of oil.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our net income in the first half of 2012 was R$7,868 million]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/our-net-income-in-the-first-half-of-2012-was-r-7-868-million]]></link><description><![CDATA[EBITDA reached R$27,120 million.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil and natural gas output was 2.58m barrels per day ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/oil-and-natural-gas-output-was-2-58m-barrels-per-day]]></link><description><![CDATA[Domestic and total output remained unchanged on the previous month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have discovered oil accumulation in Esp&#237;rito Santo Basin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-have-discovered-oil-accumulation-in-espirito-santo-basin]]></link><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;The discovery was made during the drilling of the Grana Padano well, 64 km from the Golfinho Field, at a water depth of 1208 meters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our net income in 2011 was R$33.3 billion]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/our-net-income-in-2011-was-r-33-3-billion]]></link><description><![CDATA[The operating cash flow, as measured by the EBITDA, rose 5% compared  with 2010. The gross income reached R$77.2 billion, 1% more than the  previous year's.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Board of Directors elects Gra&#231;a Foster as CEO]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/our-board-of-directors-elects-graca-foster-as-ceo]]></link><description><![CDATA[José Sergio Gabrielli remains in office until the February 13th, when our new CEO will be inaugurated.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our issuance of notes on the international market raised $7 billion]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/our-issuance-of-notes-on-the-international-market-raised-7-billion]]></link><description><![CDATA[The transaction, priced on Feb. 1, 2012, consisted of the issuance of  notes due in 2015 and 2017 and of the reopening of the bonds due in 2021  and 2041.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have discovered oil and gas in the Amazon]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-have-discovered-oil-and-gas-in-the-amazon]]></link><description><![CDATA[The discovery was made during the drilling of the well known as Leste do Igarapé Chibata.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrobras Lubrax Team achieves its best finish in the Dakar Rally]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/petrobras-lubrax-team-achieves-its-best-finish-in-the-dakar-rally]]></link><description><![CDATA[Team secured Brazil's best ever finish in the competition, with the truck coming in eighth place overall.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the sixth time]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-are-on-the-dow-jones-sustainability-index-for-the-sixth-time]]></link><description><![CDATA[DJSI&nbsp;is the top-ranking global yardstick for sustainability. It scrutinizes the economic, social, and environmental performance of over 300 companies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Net income reaches R$21.928 billion in first half of 2011]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/net-income-reaches-r-21-928-billion-in-first-half-of-2011]]></link><description><![CDATA[Net income increased 37% over the first half 2010 (1H10), and cash generation measured by the EBITDA was up R$32 billion, 4% more than 1H10.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get to know our 2011-2015 Business Plan]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/get-to-know-our-2011-2015-business-plan]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two new finds in the Esp&#237;rito Santo Basin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/two-new-finds-in-the-espirito-santo-basin]]></link><description><![CDATA[At 115 km off the coast, and at depth of approximately 1,900 meters of water, these new finds took place during drilling of wells informally known as “Pé de moleque” and “Quindim”.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We acquire 50% of biodiesel plant in Rio Grande do Sul]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-acquire-50-of-biodiesel-plant-in-rio-grande-do-sul]]></link><description><![CDATA[We have acquired 50% of the capital stock of BSBIOS. The company, located in Passo Fundo, operates a biodiesel plant with integrated vegetable oil extraction unit and biodiesel production capacity of 160 million liters/year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New discovery in ultra-deep waters in the Campos Basin pre-salt layer]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/new-discovery-in-ultra-deep-waters-in-the-campos-basin-pre-salt-layer]]></link><description><![CDATA[The well, located at 190 kilometers off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, in a water depth of 2,708 meters reaching a final depth of 6,851 meters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We begin Extended Well Test in the Campos  Basin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-begin-extended-well-test-in-the-campos-basin]]></link><description><![CDATA[Formation tests carried out after well 1-RJS-661 was drilled, in March 2009, showed evidence of 27&deg; API oil and recoverable volumes of around 280 million barrels of oil.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarification on the Petrobras 2011-15 Business Plan]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/clarification-on-the-petrobras-2011-15-business-plan]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil and gas discovery in the Gulf of Mexico]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/oil-and-gas-discovery-in-the-gulf-of-mexico]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Discovery in the Esp&#237;rito Santo Basin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/new-discovery-in-the-espirito-santo-basin]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrobras on the Waves Tour is the latest addition to the 2011 surfing season]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/petrobras-on-the-waves-tour-is-the-latest-addition-to-the-2011-surfing-season]]></link><description><![CDATA[We have brought some of the best surfers in the country together with entertainment, sports, culture, and social and environmental actions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We lead sustainability ranking]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-lead-sustainability-ranking]]></link><description><![CDATA[According to the consultancy, this year's rankings took into account not only the level of compliance, but also whether or not the companies were in fact implementing sustainability policies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press release: Business Plan review]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/press-release-business-plan-review]]></link><description><![CDATA[Additional studies and analyses were requested by the Board of Directors.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We posted a record net income of R$ 10.99 billion in the first quarter]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-posted-a-record-net-income-of-r-10-99-billion-in-the-first-quarter]]></link><description><![CDATA[The net income increased 42% over 1Q-2010.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil and gas production grew 2.3% in March]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/oil-and-gas-production-grew-2-3-in-march]]></link><description><![CDATA[Our average oil and gas output reached 2,613,994 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are the 8th largest company in the Forbes ranking]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-are-the-8th-largest-company-in-the-forbes-ranking]]></link><description><![CDATA[Petrobras moved up ten positions compared to 2010.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrobras signs a technological agreement with Japan's Jogmec]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/petrobras-signs-a-technological-agreement-with-japan-s-jogmec]]></link><description><![CDATA[The partnership will study the technical feasibility of a flexible pipeline project for oil production in the Pre-salt layer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get to know the winners of our 'Energy that Moves the World' action]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/get-to-know-the-winners-of-our-energy-that-moves-the-world-action]]></link><description><![CDATA[We made the question: 'What is the energy that moves the world?” The answer came in more than 13,000 photographs submitted by people from around the world.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction of a new refinery in Cear&#225;]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/construction-of-a-new-refinery-in-ceara]]></link><description><![CDATA[The location offers logistic advantages, such as ease of maritime access through the Port of Pecém and proximity to railroads and highways. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revitalization of Lubrax is the subject of new campaign]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/revitalization-of-lubrax-is-the-subject-of-new-campaign]]></link><description><![CDATA[The revitalization of the brand is the result of a thorough study not only of the lubricants business, but also of the consumer buying processes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have launched the “Energy that moves the world” competition']]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-have-launched-the-energy-that-moves-the-world-competition]]></link><description><![CDATA[We have partnered with Lomography, the largest community of experimental analogue photography lovers in the globe, to discover the energy that moves the world.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our energy propels the cars in the Petrobras Cup - Brazilian Touring Car Championship]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/our-energy-propels-the-cars-in-the-petrobras-cup-brazilian-touring-car-championship]]></link><description><![CDATA[The competition underpins our contribution to the growth of domestic motorsports. The first stage is scheduled for May 29.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We want to know what the energy that moves the world is. What is yours?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-want-to-know-what-the-energy-that-moves-the-world-is-what-is-yours]]></link><description><![CDATA[We are in the second stage of the collaborative action to discover the energy around the planet.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CEO Jos&#233; Gabrielli named Oil Executive of the Year]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/ceo-jose-gabrielli-named-oil-executive-of-the-year]]></link><description><![CDATA[According to Energy Intelligence, the choice reflects Gabrielli's success in leading Petrobras in period of great growth.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We posted a record net income of R$ 35 billion 189 million in 2010]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-posted-a-record-net-income-of-r-35-billion-189-million-in-2010]]></link><description><![CDATA[This amount is 17% above a year ago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our oil production grew 5.4% in January]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/our-oil-production-grew-5-4-in-january]]></link><description><![CDATA[We produced 2,661,843 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another discovery in the Santos Basin pre-salt]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/another-discovery-in-the-santos-basin-pre-salt]]></link><description><![CDATA[The well is located at a water depth of 2134 meters, in the Parati pioneer well assessment area, and 244 km off the coast of the State of Rio de Janeiro.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Among the world’s most sustainable ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/among-the-world-s-most-sustainable]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We set a record in gasoline production ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-set-a-record-in-gasoline-production]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another discovery in the Santos Basin pre-salt]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/another-discovery-in-the-santos-basin-pre-salt]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are the world's 3rd biggest energy company, according to PFC Energy]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-are-the-world-s-3rd-biggest-energy-company-according-to-pfc-energy]]></link><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regulatory framework determines we are the sole operator of the pre-salt]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/regulatory-framework-determines-we-are-the-sole-operator-of-the-pre-salt]]></link><description><![CDATA[With the new exploration model for the pre-salt, a new stage in oil exploration gets underway in Brazil.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Biomaps are now venturing out to the sea]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/our-biomaps-are-now-venturing-out-to-the-sea]]></link><description><![CDATA[We dove into the marine fauna diversity and mapped over 100 sites where there are different species of dolphins, whales, porpoises, and turtles.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our tests confirm a new oil discovery in the Amazon ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/our-tests-confirm-a-new-oil-discovery-in-the-amazon]]></link><description><![CDATA[The data obtained indicate that the well has a production capacity of 2,500 barrels of light oil per day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We discover of light oil to the south of Santos Basin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-discover-of-light-oil-to-the-south-of-santos-basin]]></link><description><![CDATA[We confirm the success of the exploratory strategy in the search for the formation of a new production hub.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our net profit in the nine months of 2010 was R$24.58 billion]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/our-net-profit-in-the-nine-months-of-2010-was-r-24-58-billion]]></link><description><![CDATA[The growth in the net profit was 10% over a year ago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We jump to fourth place in energy global high-fliers]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-jump-to-fourth-place-in-energy-global-high-fliers]]></link><description><![CDATA[We are one of the five biggest integrated energy companies in the world, and have also achieved one of the long-term goals set in Petrobras&rsquo; Strategic Plan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are present in Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-are-present-in-formula-1-brazilian-grand-prix]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Brazilian stage of the competition was named the Formula 1 Petrobras Brazilian Grand Prix.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motor Show: the evolution of Petrobras' fuel]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/motor-show-the-evolution-of-petrobras-fuel]]></link><description><![CDATA[Come see the history of Petrobras' fuel technology in the last five decades.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most recalled fuel brand]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/the-most-recalled-fuel-brand]]></link><description><![CDATA[Petrobras is awarded the Folha Top of Mind for the sixth time in a row.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We have discovered a new oil province in the Sergipe Basin]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-have-discovered-a-new-oil-province-in-the-sergipe-basin]]></link><description><![CDATA[The quality of the oil that was discovered is similar to that found in deep Campos Basin waters.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Petrobras Environmental Program announces the selected projects]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/the-petrobras-environmental-program-announces-the-selected-projects]]></link><description><![CDATA[R$78.2 million will be invested in the 2010 public selection]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get to know the projects selected by the Petrobras Development and Citizenship Program]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/get-to-know-the-projects-selected-by-the-petrobras-development-and-citizenship-program]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Program will earmark R$110 million for sponsorship.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New well to the south of Tupi confirms the potential and range of the field]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/new-well-to-the-south-of-tupi-confirms-the-potential-and-range-of-the-field]]></link><description><![CDATA[The well confirmed that the oil and gas reservoir is as much as 130 meters thick.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are among the most admired companies in Brazil]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/we-are-among-the-most-admired-companies-in-brazil]]></link><description><![CDATA[Carta Capital Magazine promoted the delivery of the 'Most Admired Companies in Brazil' award, and we are among the top 10 in the ranking.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New well confirms potential of light oil in Tupi]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/new-well-confirms-potential-of-light-oil-in-tupi]]></link><description><![CDATA[Informally known as Iracema Norte, the new well is located in the Tupi Evaluation Plan area.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New natural gas discovery in Cuzco, Peru]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/new-natural-gas-discovery-in-cuzco-peru]]></link><description><![CDATA[This is the second discovery in Cuzco. Estimates indicate potential recoverable volume of gas at 1.7 TCF (48 billion cubic meters).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our 57th anniversary ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/our-57th-anniversary]]></link><description><![CDATA[Founded on October 3, 1953, by President Getúlio Vargas, our Company's track record is associated with the development of the country.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check out our special edition of the Petrobras Magazine]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/check-out-our-special-edition-of-the-petrobras-magazine]]></link><description><![CDATA[This special edition was launched during the Rio Oil &amp; Gas, last September.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Approval of terms and conditions of the Transfer of Rights Agreement and the Global Offering ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/approval-of-terms-and-conditions-of-the-transfer-of-rights-agreement-and-the-global-offering]]></link><description><![CDATA[Petrobras announces that its Board of Directors has approved the following at a meeting dated as of the date hereo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Petrobras endorses the Women's Empowerment Principles]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/petrobras-endorses-the-women-s-empowerment-principles]]></link><description><![CDATA[The document, drafted by the UN, lists seven principles that provide practical guidance for companies to promote gender equality in the workplace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiet Period and Global Coordinators]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/quiet-period-and-global-coordinators]]></link><description><![CDATA[Petrobras has named the banks to act as global coordinators of the expected public offering.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[
				Petrobras to register its products and substances under REACH
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/petrobras-to-register-its-products-and-substances-under-reach]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				Petrobras is registering its products and substances under the new European regulation known as REACH
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				Best managed company in Latin America
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/best-managed-company-in-latin-america]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				Petrobras was the winner, for the second year in a row, of the Best-Managed Companies in Latin America ranking, published by London-based Euromoney magazine...
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				Oil discovered oil in Campos Basin post-salt and pre-salt areas
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/oil-discovered-oil-in-campos-basin-post-salt-and-pre-salt-areas]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				Petrobras discovered two new oil accumulations, one in the post-salt and the other in the pre-salt in reservoirs located in the Campos Basin...
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				Increase in demand and gasoline imports
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/increase-in-demand-and-gasoline-imports]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				On account of the increase in demand, Petrobras imported, in February, some 1.2 million barrels of gasoline from several markets aiming to complement domestic supply...
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				Among the world's most sustainable
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/among-the-worlds-most-sustainable]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				Petrobras appears in the Global 100 ranking, which lists the world's 100 most sustainable companies, according to Canadian magazine Corporate Knights...
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				Growth and technology in the new edition of Petrobras Magazine
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/growth-and-technology-in-the-new-edition-of-petrobras-magazine]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				Edition No. 50 of the magazine showcases a few important contributions Petrobras has made for the development of the country, whether by placing orders for platforms and vessels...
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				Petrobras Lubrax team in the 2010 Dakar Rally
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/petrobras-lubrax-team-in-the-2010-dakar-rally]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				The adventure in the world's most difficult rally got underway on the first day of the year and has a lot in store for fans until the 17th. The Brazilian Petrobras Lubrax team, which is participating...
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				Biodiesel with castor bean oil is already a reality
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/biodiesel-with-castor-bean-oil-is-already-a-reality]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				Petrobras Biofuel already dominates completely the technological process involved in producing biodiesel from castor beans. The fuel was obtained with a blend of 30% castor bean oil...
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				Podium Grand Prix: a game in social networks tests your skills
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/podium-grand-prix-a-game-in-social-networks-tests-your-skills]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				The technology Petrobras uses to produce the best fuel in Brazil will be introduced in virtual race tracks. The Company launched the "Podium Grand Prix"...
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				Urucu-Coari-Manaus Gas Pipeline: more energy for Brazil
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/urucu-coari-manaus-gas-pipeline-more-energy-for-brazil]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				The inauguration of the Urucu-Coari-Manaus gas pipeline, this Thursday, the 26th, marks the beginning of the operations of one of the biggest...
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				The sixth biggest energy company
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/the-sixth-biggest-energy-company]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				Petrobras carved out the sixth spot in the top 250 Global Energy Company ranking posted by Platts...
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				R$7.303 billion in net profit in 3Q09
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/billion-in-net-profit-in-3Q09]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				Petrobras net profit in the third quarter of 2009 was R$7.3 billion (R$0.83 per share), in line with the results achieved...
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				A tribute to master Villa-Lobos
			]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.petrobras.com.br/en/news/a-tribute-to-master-villa-lobos]]></link><description><![CDATA[				
				On November 17, the world will pay tribute to master Heitor Villa-Lobos to remember the 50 years of his death...
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