Oil majors win 19 of 68 exploration blocks auctioned in the Brazilian Amazon

Published 22:31 on June 17, 2025 / Last updated at 22:31 on June 17, 2025 / / Americas, South & Central

In a process criticised by environmentalists, four major oil and gas companies secured 19 of the 68 blocks offered by the Brazilian government in the Amazon region on Tuesday.
In a process criticised by environmentalists, four major oil and gas companies secured 19 of the 68 blocks offered by the Brazilian government in the Amazon region on Tuesday.


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