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South American energy sector expansion

Overview

Energy companies are advancing diverse strategic projects across South America, focusing on fossil fuel expansion and renewable energy integration. Galp is pursuing growth through renewable energy acquisitions and alliances, while also targeting expansion in Brazil’s Pelotas Basin and Equatorial Margin. Petrobras is significantly expanding its regional footprint through aggressive exploration and asset acquisition.

In late October 2026, Petrobras confirmed a third consecutive oil discovery at the Morpho well in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, located at a water depth of 2,886 meters. Petrobras president Magda Chambriard stated these results increase optimism regarding the exploratory potential of the Equatorial Margin. Following the completion of the Morpho well, the company plans to move its rig to the Potiguar Basin to drill at the Mãe de Ouro location.

Operational milestones include the P-78 platform in the Búzios 6 project reaching its nominal capacity of 180,000 barrels of crude oil per day on October 31. During the third quarter of 2026, Petrobras achieved record production, averaging 3.512 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed), an 11.7 percent increase over Q3 2025. This growth was supported by the ramp-up of platforms in the Búzios and Mero fields, including the Alexandre de Gusmão FPSO. Crude and derivative exports also reached a historical high of 1.25 million barrels per day.

To replenish inventories following scheduled refinery maintenance, Petrobras plans to import 600 million liters of diesel during November. While this is a decrease from the 650 million liters imported in October, it remains above the annual average. Despite production successes, Petrobras shares faced downward pressure on November 6, falling 1.9 percent to 7.67 euros due to declining international Brent crude prices and broader economic uncertainty in Brazil.

Entities

Petrobras · ANP · Brazil · Shell · Campos Basin

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Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Petrobras shares fall amid declining oil prices and economic uncertainty

    Petrobras shares declined following falling oil prices, despite record production levels and new oil discoveries in Brazil. Markets remain cautious regarding national fiscal policy.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Petrobras reports record production and P-78 platform capacity

    Petrobras reached full capacity at its P-78 platform and reported a 11.7% increase in quarterly production, alongside record-high crude and derivative exports.

  3. [BUSINESS] 74 sources
    Petrobras discovers third oil reservoir in Foz do Amazonas

    Petrobras announced a third oil discovery at the Morpho well in the Foz do Amazonas basin, reinforcing the potential of Brazil's Equatorial Margin.

  4. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    PPSA announces oil and natural gas auctions in Brazil

    Brazil's PPSA is launching a 4.5 million barrel oil auction for the Búzios field, following a landmark natural gas auction that secured cheaper supply for the chemical and fertilizer industries.

  5. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Petrobras reaches R$ 800 billion market value amid oil discoveries

    Petrobras has hit a record R$ 800 billion market valuation, driven by a 120% year-to-date stock surge and new oil discoveries in the Foz do Amazonas Basin.

  6. [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Petrobras hits record R$ 800 billion market value

    Petrobras reached a record market value of R$ 800 billion on the B3, driven by rising oil prices, strong production, and new field agreements with Shell, TotalEnergies, and Petrogal.

  7. [BUSINESS] 11 sources
    Petrobras reaches R$ 800 billion market value amid new oil blocks and partner agreements

    Petrobras hits a record R$ 800 billion market value, secures new oil blocks in the Campos Basin, and finalizes US$ 859 million in agreements with partners in the Santos Basin.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Petrobras acquires 21 oil exploration blocks in Brazil

    Petrobras has acquired 21 oil exploration blocks in Brazil's Campos, Santos, and Ceará basins, involving a partnership with QatarEnergy Brasil and total premiums of 3.219 billion reais.

  9. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    QatarEnergy and Petrobras secure seven offshore licenses in Brazil

    QatarEnergy and Petrobras have won seven offshore exploration licenses in Brazil's Ceará Basin, while Galp Energia has been shortlisted for upcoming Brazilian oil and gas auctions.

  10. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Petrobras advances gas projects in Colombia and FPSO negotiations in Brazil

    Petrobras is negotiating a US$ 2.29 billion FPSO deal with Yinson for the Albacora field and considering the Syrius gas project in Colombia for its 2027-2031 production plan.

  11. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Galp targets renewable energy acquisitions and Brazilian oil expansion

    Galp is targeting growth through renewable energy acquisitions and energy management services, while simultaneously expanding its oil and gas exploration footprint in Brazil's Pelotas Basin and Equatorial Margi

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