Corruption investigations into Pertrobras muddy offshore waters

摘要

Offshore oil and gas operations in Brazil remain confused as governmental investigations into allegations of corruption at Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) continue while drilling and production successes mount. At the time of this writing, the ultimate result of official oversight of Petrobras is far from settled. Now, influences from outside Brazil are being drawn into the melee. Prosecutors are cited as notifying the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that four non-Brazilian companies may have paid bribes to win contracts which could lead to actions under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.