# Petrobras

Type: Company (PBR)

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/petrobras
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## Timeline

- **2026-08-03**: Cargo ship struck near Strait of Hormuz — Unknown projectile hits a vessel transiting the strait, leaving one crew missing and the ship disabled, heightening supply security fears.
- **2026-06**: Brazil oil output hits record — Crude production reaches 4.5 million b/d (up 19% YoY), total 5.8 million boe/d, driven by Petrobras' deep-water fields.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Brazil's 4.5M b/d Oil Record Eases Hormuz Supply Chain Strain
2026-08-04 18:43:15 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Brazil's record 4.5 million barrels per day of crude output in June is reshaping global oil logistics, providing a secure Atlantic supply source as Middle East shipments through the Strait of Hormuz face attacks. For supply chain professionals, this shift means rerouting tankers and leveraging Brazil's deep-water infrastructure to mitigate disruption risks.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/brazil-oil-record-hormuz-supply-chain

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