据路透社10月10日里约热内卢报道，巴西国家控股的巴西石油公司周三表示，已与总部位于奥斯陆的挪威国家石油公司签署谅解备忘录，专注于联合开发天然气业务项目。

两家公司的目标是通过热电发电，以及巴西国家石油公司(Petrobras)在里约热内卢地区拥有的天然气加工资产和管道的可行性研究，实现下游价值最大化，该地区正在Itaboraí建造天然气处理厂。

巴西国家石油公司表示:“未来几年，这些地区有可能成为巴西重要的天然气枢纽。”

两家公司计划在天然气、液化天然气(LNG)和发电领域进行联合投资。

目前，巴西国家石油公司和Equinor是Roncador油田和几个勘探区块的合作伙伴，包括BM-C-33、Dois Irmaos和C-M-709。

李方征 编译自 路透社

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Petrobras, Equinor tie up for natural gas projects

Brazil’s state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA (PETR4.SA) said on Wednesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Oslo-based Equinor ASA (EQNR.OL) focussed on the joint development of natural gas business projects.

The companies aim to maximize downstream value through thermoelectric generation as well as feasibility studies related to gas processing assets and pipelines owned by Petrobras in the Rio de Janeiro region where a natural gas processing plant is being built in Itaboraí.

“These locations have potential to become relevant natural gas hubs in the country in the coming years,” Petrobras said.

The companies intend to combine efforts in investment in the natural gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and power generation segments, it said.

Currently, Petrobras and Equinor are partners in the Roncador oilfield and in several exploratory blocks, including BM-C-33, Dois Irm?os and C-M-709.