The participation of the private sector in the exploration of Brazil’s new oil finds is considered

a

equivocal, as Brasília has decided against limiting the participation of private companies in all oil production.

b

undesirable, since the government will definitely eliminate all concession contracts with foreign companies.

c

troublesome, since the government task force has decided that private operators need not distribute revenues from subsalt production.

d

unnecessary, due to the concessions to be denied to seven international companies for the development of the subsalt region.

e

unresolved, because the Brazilian government is still unsure about the degree of participation that private partners should have in this new business.

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