Changes at Petrobras bunker department

Mon 2 Jun 2008, 10:12 GMT

Changes at Petrobras bunker department

Trader leaves the marine fuels department at Petrobras.

Bunker supplier Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) S.A. has informed members of the bunker industry today that one of its traders has left the marine fuels department.

Geraldo Ferreira, a trader with Petrobras for several years, will no longer work as a member of the bunker department, but will still be employed by the Brazilian energy firm.

In a statement released today, Petrobras said Ferreira would still be part of the Petrobras family as he will be joining another division within the company.

Contact details for the Petrobras Bunker Department are as follows:

Tel: +55 21 3224 4333
After Office Hours: +55 21 9972 6103
Email: bunker@petrobras.com.br

Address:
Av Republica do Chile, 65
Sala 2001
Rio de Janeiro CEP 20132-970
Brazil

Petrobras Brazil


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