Petrobras identifies hydrocarbons in well off the coast of Amapá

Petrobras reported this Friday (14) that it identified the presence of hydrocarbons in an exploratory well being drilled in the FZA-M-59 block, in deep waters of Amapá, in the Foz do Amazonas sedimentary basin, on the Brazilian equatorial margin.

Hydrocarbons are obtained mainly from oil and natural gas, serving as essential raw materials for fuels, plastics and rubbers.

The Morpho well (1-BRSA-1405-APS) is located approximately 175 km off the coast of the state of Amapá, in a water depth of 2,886 meters.

"Our optimism regarding the Brazilian equatorial margin is confirmed today [Friday]. This first discovery on the coast of Amapá is the result of the dedication and competence of Petrobras, which is committed to the restoration of oil reserves and the country's energy security", said the president of Petrobras, Magda Chambriard.

According to Petrobras, the hydrocarbon-bearing interval was verified through electrical and indicative rock profiles.

“Drilling operations remain ongoing, aiming to continue the exploratory assessment, in a safe manner and with respect for the environment and people”, informed the state-owned company.

Petrobras' operations in the FZA-M-59 block are aligned with the company's strategy of rebuilding oil and gas reserves through exploration in frontier areas, aiming to meet national energy demand during the fair energy transition.

Petrobras is the operator of the block and holds 100% interest in the area. The block was acquired in the 11th ANP Bidding Round, in 2013, under the concession regime.