UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of August, 2018

 

Commission File Number 1-15106

 

 

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Brazilian Petroleum Corporation - PETROBRAS

(Translation of Registrant's name into English)

Avenida República do Chile, 65 
20031-912 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Federative Republic of Brazil

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. 

Form 20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes _______ No___X____

 

 

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Clarification related to the Paulínia refinery (Replan) operations

 

 

Rio de Janeiro, August 23, 2018 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras informs that the fire that occurred on 08/20/2018 reached part of two units of the Paulínia Refinery (Replan) in the state of São Paulo:

 

 

 

The fire did not affect the other operating units; however, its activities were suspended preventively. Petrobras has already begun the resumption process of these units and estimates to restart production in the next few days.

 

There were no injuries and Petrobras reinforces its commitment to the safety of its workforce, its operations and facilities, adopting world-class standards for the oil industry.

 

The delivery of products to the distributors resumed on 08/21/2018. Petrobras inventories from Replan itself and production from other refineries guarantee fuel supply to its customers.

 

The total capacity of the refinery is 415 thousand barrels per day and it is not yet possible to foresee the return to operation of the affected units. The company informs that it does not estimate relevant financial impacts, even with the production relocations from other refineries, restoration of affected units and eventual importation of oil products, if necessary.

 

An internal committee was created to investigate the possible causes of the accident.

 

Facts deemed relevant on the subject will be timely disclosed to the market.

 

 

 

www.petrobras.com.br/ir

Contacts:

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS | Investor Relations Department I e-mail: petroinvest@petrobras.com.br

Av. República do Chile, 65 – 10th floor, 1002 – B – 20031-912 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ | Phone: 55 (21) 3224-1510 / 3224-9947

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements, which address the Company’s expected business and financial performance, among other matters, contain words such as “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “intend,” “plan,” “aim,” “will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “likely,” and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. There is no assurance that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason.

 

The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those expressed or forecast in any forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of assumptions and factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) failure to comply with laws or regulations, including fraudulent activity, corruption, and bribery; (ii) the outcome of ongoing corruption investigations and any new facts or information that may arise in relation to the “Lava Jato Operation”; (iii) the effectiveness of the Company’s risk management policies and procedures, including operational risk; and (iv) litigation, such as class actions or proceedings brought by governmental and regulatory agencies.  A description of other factors can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017, and the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

Date: August 23, 2018.

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A—PETROBRAS

By: /s/ Rafael Salvador Grisolia

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Rafael Salvador Grisolia

Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer