VOICED : Resultados decepcionantes en subasta de áreas petroleras en Brasil

A historic oil auction in Brazil fell short of expectations, with Petrobras dominating the bids. Despite lower-than-expected participation from international companies, the auction's revenue doubled previous totals since 2017. Petrobras secured major blocks, while others went unclaimed. Brazil aims to leverage its deepwater reserves to become a top global oil producer within a decade.

What was the main reason the oil auction in Brazil was considered disappointing?

• The auction was canceled.

• Petrobras was the only participant.

• The auction raised more money than expected.

• International companies dominated the auction.

Which company acquired the majority control of the Búzios block?

• A consortium led by Petrobras

• A consortium led by BP

• A consortium led by ExxonMobil

• A consortium led by Shell

Which blocks did not receive any interest during the auction?

• Itapú and Atapú

• Sepia and Atapú

• Búzios and Itapú

• Búzios and Sepia

Since when has Brazil opened its oil exploitation areas to foreign groups?

• 2016

• 2018

• 2015

• 2017

What is Brazil's goal regarding its oil production in the next decade?

• To become the fifth-largest oil producer

• To only produce oil for domestic use

• To become the world's largest oil producer

• To stop oil production entirely