Petrobras discovers pre-salt oil in Campos Basin
Key highlights
- Petrobras confirmed oil in the pre-salt at Marlim Sul via exploratory well 3-BRSA-1397-RJS.
- The well is located 113 km offshore from Campos dos Goytacazes at a water depth of 1,178 m.
- Oil-bearing interval was verified by electrical profiles, gas shows and fluid sampling, with samples sent for laboratory analyses.
- Marlim Sul was discovered in November 1987 by well 4-RJS-382 and is 100% operated by Petrobras.
Discovery
Petrobras identified oil in the pre-salt at the Marlim Sul field during exploratory well 3-BRSA-1397-RJS.
Well details and confirmation
The well is 113 km offshore from Campos dos Goytacazes (RJ) at a water depth of 1,178 m; the oil-bearing interval was confirmed by electrical profiles, gas shows and fluid sampling.
Next steps and background
Samples will undergo laboratory analyses to characterize the reservoirs and fluids and guide further evaluation; drilling was completed with safety and environmental measures in place. Marlim Sul was discovered in November 1987 by well 4-RJS-382 and is 100% operated by Petrobras.
Source: Petrobras