Petrobras Begins Drilling New Oil Well 4-BRSA-1402-RJS in Alto de Cabo Frio Central Block, Campos Basin

Written by Andriely Medeiros de Araújo

Published on 25/07/2025 at 13:50

Updated on 25/07/2025 at 14:00

A Petrobras avança com um um novo poço de petróleo no pré-sal da Bacia de Campos. Fonte: Ocean Energy

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Petrobras Advances With A New Oil Well In The Pre-Salt Of The Campos Basin.

Petrobras has initiated drilling of well 4-BRSA-1402-RJS this week, located in the Alto de Cabo Frio Central block in the Campos Basin. The activity, conducted with the drillship West Polaris, takes place at a water depth of 2,524 meters. The aim is to increase knowledge of the area where indications of oil have already been found in previous operations.

Strategic Operations In The Pre-Salt

This is the second new well drilled by Petrobras in the same block in 2024. The first, 3-BRSA-1398-RJS, revealed promising signs of oil in June. The presence of productive carbonate reservoirs reinforces the strategic potential of the region.

History Of The Alto De Cabo Frio Central Area

Acquired in 2017 during the 3rd ANP Bidding Round, the area is operated by Petrobras, which holds a 50% stake in a consortium with bp. In 2022, the state-owned company had already confirmed good productivity in the pioneering well of the block.

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Petrobras is a publicly traded company that operates in an integrated and specialized manner in the oil, natural gas, and energy sectors. With decades of experience in Brazilian basins, especially in deep and ultra-deep water regions, the company has achieved a prominent position as one of the world leaders in offshore exploration and production.

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Petrobras Begins Drilling New Oil Well 4-BRSA-1402-RJS in Alto de Cabo Frio Central Block, Campos Basin

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Petrobras Begins Drilling New Oil Well 4-BRSA-1402-RJS in Alto de Cabo Frio Central Block, Campos Basin

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