Petrobras has confirmed the extension an accumulation of hydrocarbons in the ultradeep waters of the Espirito Santo Basin post-salt deposits, the company said in a news release.
Extension well 3-BRSA-1253D-ESS (ANP nomenclature) / 3-ESS-219D (Petrobras nomenclature), known as Pudim, was drilled at a water depth of 1,886 m (6,188 ft) to confirm the discovery. The well is located in the Brigadeiro discovery evaluation plan area, 121 km (78 miles) off the coast of Vitória (Espírito Santo).
Log data analysis, fluid samples and cable tests from reservoirs some 3,550 m (11,647 ft) deep have confirmed the presence of good quality oil, the release said.
Petrobras is the operator (65%) of the consortium exploring the Brigadeiro area in partnership with Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda (20%) and Inpex Petróleo Santos Ltda (15%). The consortium will continue operations, drilling to the planned depth of 4,500 m (14,928 ft).
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