According to the company, the samples will be sent for laboratory analysis, which will determine whether it will be possible to continue studying the potential of the area.
Petrobras located the presence of hydrocarbons in the pre-salt Campos Basin. The identification was in block CM-477 of the exploratory well drilled in Sector SC-AP4 in the region. According to the company’s note, well 1-BRSA-1404DC-RJS is located 201 km off the coast of the State of Rio de Janeiro, in a water depth of 2,984 meters.
“The hydrocarbon-bearing interval was verified through electrical profiles, gas signs and fluid sampling”he stated. “The well drilling was completed safely, with respect for the environment and people.”
According to the company, the samples will be sent for laboratory analysis, which will determine whether it will be possible to continue studying the area’s potential.
According to the oil company, its operations in the CM-477 block, in the Campos Basin, “are aligned with the strategy of restoring oil and gas reserves through operations in exploratory frontier areas, in partnership with other companies, ensuring that national energy demands are met during the energy transition”.
With a 70% stake, Petrobras operates the CM-477 block, in partnership with the company BP, which participates with the remainder. “The block comes from the 16th ANP Bidding Round, under a concession regime”, concluded the note.
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