Petrobras discovers hydrocarbons in ultra-deep Morpho well off Amapá
- Hydrocarbons identified in the Morpho exploratory well (1-BRSA-1405-APS) in block FZA-M-59.
- The well is located about 175 km off the coast of Amapá in a water depth of 2,886 meters in the mouth of the Amazon basin.
- The hydrocarbon-bearing interval was confirmed via electrical logs and rock indicators.
- Petrobras is operator with 100% participation in the block, which was acquired in the 11th ANP Bidding Round in 2013 under the concession regime.
Discovery details
Petrobras identified the presence of hydrocarbons in the Morpho exploratory well (1-BRSA-1405-APS) being drilled in block FZA-M-59, located in the sedimentary basin at the mouth of the Amazon.
Location and technical confirmation
The Morpho well sits about 175 km offshore from the state of Amapá in a water depth of 2,886 meters. The hydrocarbon-bearing interval was confirmed through electrical logs and indicators in the rock.
Operator, strategy and next steps
Petrobras is the operator and holds 100% participation in block FZA-M-59, acquired in the 11th ANP Bidding Round in 2013 under the concession regime. Drilling operations continue to evaluate the continuity of the find, and Petrobras links the activity to its strategy of replenishing oil and gas reserves to help meet national energy demand during the just energy transition while stating operations will proceed with safety and respect for the environment and people.
Source: Petrobras
