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The new monthly production record in the Búzios field was set in June, when the asset operated by Petrobras reached an average production of 616 barrels of oil per day
Last week, it was announced that the Búzios field, located in the Santos Basin pre-salt, reached a new monthly production record during the month of June. According to information shared by Petrobras, the asset achieved an average production of 616 barrels of oil per day.
The value represents an operational efficiency of 95%, thus being the highest average monthly production volume ever achieved by the field since the beginning of its operations in April 2018.
Of the total volume produced, 91,7% belong to Petrobras, that is, 564 thousand barrels of oil per day were generated by the company. The other partners, in turn, account for 8,3% of production (51 barrels of oil per day). The record result was achieved thanks to the operation of four platforms in the field, namely: P-74; P-75; P-76 and P-77.
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Petrobras intends to start operating a new platform in the Búzios field in 2023
Next year, Petrobras also intends to start operating the fifth production unit in the area, the FPSO Almirante Barroso. The vessel is expected to produce up to 150 barrels of oil per day, in addition to processing up to 6 million m³ of gas.
In addition, with the new platform, it is expected that the Búzios field will reach the mark of 33% of the oil production obtained by Petrobras, in the year 2026.
Recently, the state-owned production development director, João Henrique Rittershaussen, pointed out that Petrobras currently has 11 FPSOS in the execution phase. Furthermore, there are two other units under contract, Búzios 9 (P-80) and Búzios 10 (P-82).
Under this bias, the executive added that the proposals were received in the month of May and that, until then, the prices of lot A were closed, which aims to contract the P-80, for Búzios 9. on the other hand, is in the process of negotiation. In this competition, the best bids were submitted by Keppel Shipyard.
About the field of Búzios
The Búzios field, located in the Santos Basin pre-salt, corresponds to the largest oil in deep waters around the world. According to Petrobras, it is a world-class asset, with excellent quality oil, in addition to substantial reserves, low risk and low cost of extraction. It is located 180 km off the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, at a depth of over 5.000 meters.
The operation of the Búzios field began on April 20, 2018, through the P-74 platform. Búzios was the first field under the Transfer of Rights regime, while P-74 was the 13th platform to operate in the Brazilian pre-salt.
Also read this article: Petrobras announces the start of drilling a new well in the Sépia Block and advances in oil production in the Santos Basin
The company Petrobras announced, last Monday, (01/08), the drilling of a new well in the Sépia Block, located in the Santos Basin, in the state of São Paulo, the 4-BRSA-1386D-RJS. The entire drilling process is being carried out with a rig from the company Ocyan and the company's exploratory campaign in the Santos Basin continues at full steam, after movements in the production of oil and natural gas during the month of April.
Even with the national scenario of fuels quite unstable due to political interference, Petrobras continues its oil and natural gas production exploration projects and has just announced another step in the segment, the drilling of a new well in the Sépia Block , located in the Santos Basin. The company started the works to drill the well named 4-BRSA-1386D-RJS, which could contribute to the company's productive growth in the Southeast region of the country.
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