Workshop Summary: “Petrobras’ Role in the Energy Transition”
On December 8, 2025, the Center for Energy, Finance and Development (CEFD), the E+ Energy Transition Institute, and the Institute for Strategic Studies of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (Ineep) organized a workshop in Rio de Janeiro to discuss Petrobras’ role in the energy transition. With strong technological capabilities, access to capital, and significant political […]
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