Petrobras finds hydrocarbons in southern Campos basin

Petrobras identified hydrocarbons in the first exploratory well of Block C-M-657 in the southern portion of the Campos basin offshore Brazil. Well 1-BRSA-1376D-RJS (Naru) is about 308 km from Rio de Janeiro in 2,892 m of water.

The well verified presence of hydrocarbons in carbonate reservoirs of the presalt section. Well data will be analyzed to better assess the potential and direct exploratory activities in the area.

Block C-M-657 was acquired in March 2018 during the 15th bidding round of the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels. Petrobras is operator with 30%. Partners are ExxonMobil 40% and Equinor 30%.