As Petrobras’ E&P boss, Estrella made the first giant pre-salt discoveries — such as Tupi, Iara and Guara — in the Santos basin, praising Brazilian oil workers for the achievements.

It is no surprise, then, that the 74-year old geologist is furious about the changes the current Michel Temer administration is implementing, particularly the law ending the single operator rule for Petrobras in the pre-salt.

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