1) Petrobras is Brazil's state-controlled oil company that is market-oriented and profitable. It had the highest trading volume on the NYSE of any company in 2006.
2) While controlled by the Brazilian government, Petrobras complies with international governance standards and operates internationally, using advanced technologies.
3) Petrobras' investment plan from 2007-2011 is $87.1 billion, with 56% going to upstream oil and gas production as Brazil aims to become self-sufficient in oil.