Petrobras (PBR) reportedly halts drilling in Amazon River after leak found

Petrobras' decision to halt drilling in the Amazon River due to a leak raises serious environmental concerns which could lead to increased scrutiny from regulators and environmental groups.

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Petrobras (PBR) says drilling fluid loss was immediately controlled and isolated; halted drilling at Foz do Amazonas as a precautionary measure, Reuters reports citing sources

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Petrobras (PBR) reportedly halts drilling in Amazon River after leak found

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