Petrobras (PBR) Confirms Oil in Santos Basin Block; Sees 3-4B BOE

September 10, 2008 4:56 PM EDT
Dow Jones is reporting that Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) confirms oil in the Santos Basin BM-S-11 Block. Petrobras has estimated that there are 3-4 billion BOE (barrels of oil equivalent) in the region.

The Street is reacting to the announcement: after closing at $39.61, shares of Petrobras are currently trading up about 4% from the close to $41.40.

Petroleo Brasileiro S.A., or Petrobras, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, exploitation, and production of oil from reservoir wells, shale, and other rocks.

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