Petrobras

  • Downloads
  • Glossary
  • Contact
  • Site Map
  • English
  • Español
  • Português
  • Annual Report
  • Financial Analysis and Financial Statements
  • Social and Environmental report

Annual Report

International

In 2008, Petrobras realigned its international business strategy, in the light of the implications of the oil discoveries in the pre-salt layer. The company invested R$6.1 billion abroad, with the emphasis on penetrating new markets, and closed the year with activities in 27 other countries, in addition to Brazil.

Biodiesel and Ethanol

Banco de Imagens Petrobras
Enlarge Image

In order to strengthen its activities in the biofuels segment, in July 2008, the company set up a fully owned subsidiary. Petrobras Biocombustível, which brings togheter all the activities in this Field that were previously distributed among differente áreas of Petrobras. The purpose of the new subsidiary is to develop and manage biodiesel and ethanol production projects.Click for more

Business strategy and performance

Three elements of sustainability underpin Petrobras’ corporate strategy: integrated growth, profitability and social and environmental responsibility. Our commitment towards sustainable development also shapes the growth targets defined under the Business Plan 2009-2013, which has earmarked investments of US$ 174.4 billion.

RELATED SUBJECTS

  • profitability
  • pre - salt
  • capital discipline
  • generation of value
  • discovery
  • Message from the ceo
  • Pre-salt layer
  • Business & Management Results
    • Oil market analysis
    • Business strategy and performance
    • Stock market performance
    • Corporate governance
    • Risk management
    • Financing
    • Human resources
  • Business Segments
    • ExploRation and production
    • Refining & commercialization
    • Petrochemicals & fertilizers
    • Transportation
    • Distribution
    • Natural gas
    • Electricity
    • Renewable energy
    • Biofuels
  • International
    • International activities
    • New business
    • Business development
  • Intangible Assets
    • Intangible Assets
    • Technological capital
    • Organizational capital
    • Human capital
    • Relationship capital
  • Social responsibility management
    • Social responsibility management
    • Health, safety & environment
    • Sponsorship
  • Annexes
    • Addresses
    • Editorial staff
  • Leading indicators
  • Profile
  • company
  • Administration
  • Addresses

Copyright 2008 Petrobras S.A. All rights reserved.