Brazil’s oil production rose to 3.488 million barrels per day in February 2025, a 1.2% annual increase, despite Petrobras’s output dropping 2.7% to 2.14 million bpd, according to the National Agency of Petroleum (ANP).
The growth reflects a strategic shift as smaller operators and international partners fill gaps left by the state giant’s retreat from aging fields. Pre-salt reserves, ultra-deep offshore deposits, now drive 76% of Brazil’s oil and gas output, with Shell boosting production to 358,644 bpd.
Petrobras has sold over 100 smaller fields since 2020, redirecting investments to high-yield pre-salt zones. Independent firms like PRIO revived legacy assets, lifting national output by 1.1% monthly.
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Natural gas production hit 158.76 million m³/d, though only 30% reached markets due to reinjection and on-site consumption. The Tupi field alone produced 744,680 bpd, underscoring Brazil’s reliance on offshore basins, which supply 97% of its oil.
Brazil’s Oil Output Climbs in February 2025 as Pre-Salt Reserves Offset Petrobras Decline.
Analysts project output hitting 4 million bpd by 2026 as new platforms launch in Búzios and Mero fields. Petrobras plans $111 billion in low-carbon investments through 2029, balancing growth with environmental goals.
This pivot highlights Brazil’s emergence as a flexible energy player, leveraging partnerships to sustain growth despite internal shifts. With global crude demand rising, its diversified model positions it to rival top exporters while navigating infrastructure and emission challenges.
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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras
NYSE: PBRPETR4EnergyOil & Gas Integrated43,199 employees
$133.08B
Market cap
Analyst target $22.89
Wall Street view
4.4Buy/ 5
11 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Avg. price target $22.89 · +29% vs 200-day
Valuation & profitability
Market cap$133.08B
Revenue (TTM)$548.49B
P / E ratio5.2
Profit margin24.3%
Return on equity30.3%
Price & risk
52-wk low $10.6552-wk high $21.99
Beta (volatility)-0.21
200-day average$17.74
Revenue trend · 6y
20202025
Latest $88.10B
Ownership
Institutions22.3%
Shares outstanding3.72B
Top holderGQG Partners LLC
Institutional holders5+ funds
Dividend
Yield17.8%
Payout ratio28.3%
Fwd. annual$1.68
What Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras does. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras explores, produces, and sells oil and gas in Brazil, China, the United States, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Singapore, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Exploration and Production; Refining, Transportation & Marketing; and Gas & Low Carbon Energies. The Exploration and Production segment explores, develops, and produces…
