Petrobras confirms oil discovery in Amapá ultra-deep waters

Petrobras oil discovery Equatorial Margin Amapá energy sovereignty

Petrobras has confirmed the discovery of oil in the Morpho well, located in the Foz do Amazonas basin. The well is situated in ultra-deep waters at a depth of 2,886 meters, approximately 175 kilometers off the coast of Amapá.

While the discovery confirms the geological potential of Brazil’s Equatorial Margin, the exact volume of the reserves and the commercial viability of the field remain undetermined. Petrobras officials stated that drilling is expected to be completed within 15 to 20 days, after which a delimitation phase will begin to measure the extent of the reservoir.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard described the find as a strategic step for Brazil’s energy sovereignty. Chambriard noted that if the scale of the reservoir is significant, production in the Amapá region could potentially begin within six to seven years. The exploratory campaign in the region has cost approximately US$ 3 billion to date.

Entities

Amapá · Foz do Amazonas · Foz do Amazonas Basin · IBAMA · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Magda Chambriard · Petrobras

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The National Petroleum Agency estimates the Equatorial Margin could hold over 30 billion barrels of oil. www.tribunapr.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Oil production in Amapá could begin in six to seven years. www.tribunapr.com.br · larepublica.pe
[● 4 SOURCES] The Morpho well is located 175 kilometers off the coast of Amapá. www.tribunapr.com.br · www.em.com.br · www.agcnews.eu · larepublica.pe
[DISPUTED] Petrobras confirmed the discovery of oil in the Morpho well. www.tribunapr.com.br · www.em.com.br · www.agcnews.eu · larepublica.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] The exact volume of the oil reserve is currently unknown. www.tribunapr.com.br · www.agcnews.eu · larepublica.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] Drilling at the Morpho well is expected to be completed within 15 to 20 days. www.tribunapr.com.br · www.agcnews.eu · larepublica.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] The well is in ultra-deep waters at a depth of 2,886 meters. www.tribunapr.com.br · www.agcnews.eu · larepublica.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] The exploratory campaign in the region has cost approximately US$ 3 billion. www.em.com.br · www.agcnews.eu