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30 years of Norwegian support

Since 1983, the Norwegian government has supported indigenous people in Brazil financially. The 30 year anniversary for the support program...

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Substantial changes in REPETRO regime

On December 5, 2013, Brazilian authorities published the new REPETRO regulation (Instrução Normativa RFB no. 1.415/13). The team of ACT...

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Great turnout at NBCC family event

The traditional NBCC Year-End event took place on December 8, 2013, in the same pleasant surroundings as earlier years in Alto do Joá....

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Cheaper oil, but not cheap

In November, Torbjørn Kjus (photo below) talked about the future of the oil prices during a breakfast seminar in Rio de Janeiro. He has...

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The benefits of collaboration

“Detailed requirements and regulations can endanger the collaboration everyone says they want so badly”, warns Kjetil Solbrække,...

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Rolls-Royce awarded Petrobras contract

Rolls-Royce has been awarded a $138M, five-year services contract by Petrobras, a world leader in deep and ultra-deep water oil and gas...

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Norway and Brazil sign MOU on R&D

“With this agreement in place, we stand stronger together in shaping our future. The MOU provides an excellent framework for kick...

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Quick peek into a rigid system

On November 18, 2013, Firjan and NBCC organized an event on labor rights and the Brazilian wage adjustment process for NBCC members. The...

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DNV GL to class two PLSVs at new Vard Promar yard

The two pipe laying vessels (PLSVs) are to be built at the brand new Vard Promar yard in Recife, in the Northeast of Brazil. The order is...

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Vale sells $1.8 billion stake in Hydro

Vale is the world’s biggest iron ore exporter and sold its stake in Norsk Hydro for $1.8 billion, about half the holding’s value...

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