Dec. 29 (TN) In another modernization process and commitment to the market, Petrobras announces the online auction of two deactivated offshore platforms following a decommissioning plan. Platform P-26 (pictured), located in São João da Barra (RJ), has a starting bid of R$ 1.5 million, while P-19, located in Macaé (RJ), starts at R$ 1.6 million. The auction, organized by SOLD Leilões, ends on February 13, 2026, with high market expectations.
The sale of these units is part of the ESG agenda of the oil and gas sector and reinforces sustainable disposal as an element of the energy transition and the circular economy. For Petrobras, the end of a platform’s operation does not represent disposal, but the beginning of a new cycle, with the reuse of materials and reduction of environmental impacts, adding the potential to stimulate markets.
The offshore decommissioning process follows a rigorous management and safety protocol, approved and monitored by the National Petroleum Agency (ANP), the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama), and the Brazilian Navy. The steps include cleaning, disconnection, dismantling, and proper disposal of waste. Recycling and reuse of materials, especially steel, contribute to reducing emissions and mitigating environmental impacts throughout the entire chain, generating savings and ensuring that our recovery industry is large and highly capable of handling projects like this.
This project follows the divestment of the P-32 and P-33 platforms.
Brazil Energy Insight 
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