Statoil, Exxon strengthen position in Brazil's Carcará oil discovery

Statoil Brasil Oleo e Gas Ltd., a subsidiary of Statoil ASA, ExxonMobil Exploracao Brasil Ltda., a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation, and PETROGAL BRASIL, SA, a subsidiary of Galp, were the high bidders for a production sharing contract for the Carcará North Block in Brazil’s second pre-salt offshore licensing round held on Oct. 27. More »