Taxation and licensing: what scares the oil industry
RIO DE JANEIRO – A exploração e produção de petróleo envolvem perfurações de milhares de quilômetros de profundidade – mas os maiores perigos estão na superfície. No Brasil, as maiores empresas do setor de óleo e gás se preocupam principalmente com questões tributárias e as incertezas relacionadas aos processos de licenciamento ambiental dos projetos. A […] The post Tributação e licenciamento: o…
Major oil and gas companies operating in Brazil, such as Chevron, BP, and TotalEnergies, are expressing concerns over tax uncertainties and environmental licensing issues. The recent introduction of a temporary export tax on oil has caused unease among operators and the government, with Chevron's Patricia Pradal citing it as an example of the risks above ground in Brazil.
The companies also face challenges in obtaining environmental licenses, as seen in the case of the Foz do Amazonas Basin, where BP and TotalEnergies had their drilling requests rejected by Ibama. Industry leaders are calling for greater stability and clarity in the licensing process and tax environment to ensure continued investment in the sector.
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