The history of Petrobras goes hand in hand with Brazil's own petroleum history. A company that, in the early the 21st century, very efficiently faces up to every challenge. Petróleo Brasileiro S/A is: An integrated company operating in exploration, production, refining, trading, and transportation of petroleum and its byproducts, at home and abroad. An energy company with huge social responsibility, and deeply concerned with environmental preservation. A company whose past achievements have been awarded by numerous records and international recognition. Ninety-three production platforms, ten refineries, almost ten thousand miles (around sixteen thousand kilometers) of pipeline, and seven thousand service stations. Wherever you go, Petrobras is there, contributing toward the development of Brazil. Petrobras is headquartered in the city of Rio de Janeiro, and has offices and administration managers in major Brazilian cities, such as Salvador, Brasilia and São Paulo. Given the new highly competitive scenario of the energy industry, Petrobras has taken a new stance toward the future, using the most modern management tools. A new strong, well-positioned structure is helping the company achieve its strategic goals of growth, internationalization, profitability and productivity.