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Rio de Janeiro is investing about US$98 million in 175 battery-electric buses and a new charging depot. The buses are scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2027 and will fully electrify operations at Terminal Gentileza.
An electrical fault has led Karoon to reduce production at a key well in Brazil and consider rig-based intervention. The disruption affects output plans and may require additional field work.
Rio de Janeiro has announced a R$509 million project for 175 battery-electric buses and a new charging depot. The plan is backed by R$329 million in financing from BNDES and matters because it expands electric bus deployment in the city.