ANP approves studies for three new exploratory blocks in the Santos Basin Pre-Salt

The ANP Board approved the geological and economic studies related to three exploratory blocks located in the Pre-Salt of the Santos Basin: Quartz, Calcedonia and Opala. The studies are part of the second project, called the Opala project, related to the Strategic Calendar of Geological and Economic Assessments for the Pre-Salt Polygon, established by the Agency at the end of 2023.

The studies will now be forwarded to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) for evaluation regarding their possible inclusion in future bidding rounds. The MME is responsible for proposing to the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) the definition of the blocks that may be the subject of production sharing bidding rounds and the parameters to be adopted.

The total proposed area is approximately 3,900 km², is classified as having high potential and the resulting estimates also indicate the existence of effective conditions to support technically and financially viable projects in the region.