Petrobras confirms ultra-deepwater discovery in Espirito Santo basin
Petrobras confirms ultra-deepwater discovery in Espirito Santo basin
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- Petrobras has confirmed the extension of the hydrocarbon accumulation in the Espirito Santo basin post-salt ultra-deep waters, through the drilling of the extension well 3-ESS-219D, informally known as Pudim, at a water depth of 1,886 m.
The well is located in the Brigadeiro Discovery Evaluation Plan (PAD) area, located 121 km from the city of Vitoria, Espirito Santo state.
Log data analysis, fluid samples and cable test from reservoirs some 3,550 m deep have confirmed the presence of good quality oil.
Petrobras is the operator of the consortium responsible for exploring the Brigadeiro Discovery Evaluation Plan (65%), in partnership with Shell (20%) and Inpex Petroleo Santos(15%).
The consortium will proceed with operations to complete the well drilling until the planned depth of 4,500 m.
