Breakthrough! Shell Finds Evidence Of Natural Gas In One Of The Wells Located In The Campos Basin, Using A Cutting-Edge Deepwater Drilling Rig

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 17/08/2023 at 20:06

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The Potential of Natural Gas in the Campos Basin Was Notified to ANP by Shell

Shell, one of the leading oil companies in the world, notified the National Agency of Petroleum (ANP) about a promising discovery of natural gas indications in a well in the Campos Basin, one of the most important regions for the oil and gas industry in Brazil.

The well, named 1-SHEL-35A-RJS, is located in block C-M-659, at a water depth of 2,940 meters in the Campos Basin. According to PetroNotícias, this natural gas discovery by Shell was made using the Maersk Developer rig, a vessel specialized in deep-water exploration and drilling operations.

Strategic Acquisition of the Block by Shell in Partnership with Other Oil and Gas Giants

Shell acquired block C-M-659 during the 16th ANP Bidding Round, held in October 2019. The acquisition of the block in the Campos Basin was made for an amount of R$ 714 million, highlighting the company’s commitment to investing in the exploration of new oil areas in Brazil.

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Environmental License and Next Steps for Shell

The drilling of the well was authorized by Ibama, which issued a specific environmental license for this activity. The authorization allows Shell to construct up to six wells in the Campos Basin block, one of which is firm and the other five are contingent. Additionally, the oil company has the option to conduct up to four formation tests in the area, a crucial step to assess the commercial viability of the discovery.

The discovery of indications of natural gas in well 1-SHEL-35A-RJS is an important milestone for Shell and its partners, consolidating their commitment to responsible and sustainable exploration of energy resources in Brazil. The outcome of this well in the Campos Basin is an initial step to assess the area’s potential, and if subsequent studies confirm the viability, it could significantly contribute to the supply of natural gas in the country, strengthening the Brazilian energy industry.

Breakthrough! Shell Finds Evidence Of Natural Gas In One Of The Wells Located In The Campos Basin, Using A Cutting-Edge Deepwater Drilling Rig

The Potential of Natural Gas in the Campos Basin Was Notified to ANP by Shell

Strategic Acquisition of the Block by Shell in Partnership with Other Oil and Gas Giants

Environmental License and Next Steps for Shell

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