The hydrocarbons was found in an exploratory well currently drilled in Block FZA-M-59.
Moscow, August 17 – Neftegaz.RU. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) has discovered hydrocarbons in an exploratory well currently being drilled in Block FZA-M-59, in deep waters off the coast of Amapá, in the Foz do Amazonas sedimentary basin on Brazil’s equatorial margin. The Morpho well (1-BRSA-1405-APS) is located approximately 175 km off the coast of the state of Amapá, at a water depth of 2,886 meters.
«Our optimism regarding the Brazilian equatorial margin is confirmed today. This first discovery off the coast of Amapá is the result of the dedication and expertise of Petrobras, which is committed to replenishing the country’s oil reserves and ensuring its energy security», said Petrobras President Magda Chambriard.
The hydrocarbon-bearing interval was identified through electrical logs and rock indicators. Drilling operations remain underway, with the aim of continuing exploratory evaluation in a safe manner that respects the environment and people.
Petrobras’ activities in Block FZA-M-59 are aligned with the company’s strategy to replenish oil and gas reserves through exploration in frontier areas, with the goal of meeting domestic energy demand during the just energy transition.
Petrobras is the operator of the block and holds a 100% interest in the area. The block was acquired during the ANP’s 11th Bidding Round in 2013 under the concession regime.
Earlier, it was
reported that Petrobras had discovered gas in the Sandia-1 exploratory well, located in Block GUA-OFF-O in deep waters offshore Colombia.
