Report of Foreign Issuer (6-k)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

November 22, 2016

PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS ———————————————————————————————————

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Avenida República do Chile, 65 20031-912 – Rio de Janeiro, RJ Federative Republic of Brazil

——————————————————————————————————— (Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:  [ x ] Form 20-F    [   ] Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  [   ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):  [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:  [   ] Yes    [ x ] No

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):     n/a

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Closing of BM-S-8 Exploration Block Sale Operation


Rio de Janeiro, November 22, 2016 – Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras reports
that the sale operation of the company’s stake in the exploration block BM-S-8
to Statoil Brasil Óleo e Gás LTDA, announced on July 29, 2016, was closed today.

The deal was settled upon payment, made today by Statoil, of USD 1.25 billion,
representing 50% of the total operation value, after compliance with all
previous conditions set forth in the agreement, as the approval of the National
Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANP) and the Administrative Council
for Economic Protection (CADE). The remaining amount will be paid through
installments contingent upon subsequent events, such as the signing of the
Production Individualization Agreement (unitization).

The operation, carried out through a bidding process, forms an important part of
Petrobras’ 2015-2016 Divestment Plan.

Block BM-S-8 is located in the Santos Basin. Its operation will be led by
Statoil with a 66% stake, in partnership with Petrogal Brasil S.A. (14%),
Queiroz Galvão Exploração e Produção S.A. (10%) and Barra Energia do Brasil
Petróleo e Gás LTDA. (10%).



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www.petrobras.com.br/ir
Contacts:
PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS | Investor Relations Department I e-mail:
[e-mail]
Av. República do Chile, 65 – 10th floor, 1002 – B – 20031-912 – Rio de Janeiro,
RJ | Phone: [phone]

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are subject to risks and uncertainties.
The forward-looking statements, which address the Company’s expected business
and financial performance, among other matters, contain words such as “believe,”
“expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “intend,” “plan,” “aim,”
“will,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “likely,” and similar expressions.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. There is no
assurance that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. We
undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any
other reason.

The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those expressed or
forecast in any forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of
assumptions and factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the
following: (i) failure to comply with laws or regulations, including fraudulent
activity, corruption, and bribery; (ii) the outcome of ongoing corruption
investigations and any new facts or information that may arise in relation to
the “Lava Jato Operation”; (iii) the effectiveness of the Company’s risk
management policies and procedures, including operational risk; and (iv)
litigation, such as class actions or proceedings brought by governmental and
regulatory agencies.  A description of other factors can be found in the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2015, and
the Company’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. – PETROBRAS
Date: November 22, 2016	By:	/s/ Ivan de Souza Monteiro
	Name:	Ivan de Souza Monteiro
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer

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