Petrobras confirms new well in Sergipe-Alagoas basin
Petrobras confirms new well in Sergipe-Alagoas basin
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Petrobras has identified the presence of gas while drilling extension well 3-BRSA-1022-SES (3-SES-181). The well is located in the discovery evaluation plan area of Poço Verde in concession BM-SEAL-4 in the ultra-deep waters of the Sergipe-Alagoas basin.
The well, informally known as Poço Verde 1, is situated 58 km off the coast of Aracaju, at a water depth of 2,196 m.
Reservoirs containing good porosity characteristics were detected, confirming project expectations.
The Poço Verde accumulation is part of the Sergipe-Alagoas basin deepwater development program.
Petrobras, BM-SEAL-4 operator with a 75% stake, in partnership with India-based ONGC, holder of the remaining 25%, will proceed with the activities outlined for the area.
