Petrobras makes new discovery in the Aram Block

Sept. 12 (PN) Petrobras notified the National Petroleum Agency (ANP) about the discovery of oil signs in well 3-BRSA-1399-SPS, in a water depth of 1,866 meters in the Aram block. Drilling on the well began at the end of May by the Valaris DS-4 drillship.

The oil company has already found oil signs in two wells in the block. The latest discovery occurred in May of this year, in well 3-BRSA-1396D-SPS. At the time, the company said it would conduct laboratory analyses to characterize the conditions of the reservoirs and fluids found, which will allow it to assess the area’s potential. The first oil discovery at Aram occurred in March, at well 4-BRSA-1395-SPS.

Aram was acquired by Petrobras in March 2020, during the 6th bidding round of the National Petroleum Agency (ANP), under the production-sharing agreement, with Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A. (PPSA) as the contract manager. Petrobras is the operator of the area, with an 80% stake, in partnership with CNPC (20%).