Ibama License Unblocks PRIO's Billion-Dollar Project, What's Next for Wahoo?

Ibama License Unblocks PRIO’s Billion-Dollar Project, What’s Next for Wahoo?

Written by Carla Teles

Published on 18/07/2025 at 17:58

PRIO avança no projeto Wahoo com licença prévia do Ibama. Entenda como este passo é crucial para o desenvolvimento que pode gerar US$ 2,3 bilhões para a petroleira. Imagem: PRIO

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Petrobras PRIO Advances in Its Strategic Project at Wahoo Field After Receiving Permission from the Environmental Agency, A Fundamental Step for Production Development.

The PRIO (PRIO3) announced on Friday, July 18, an important milestone for its expansion projects. The company obtained the preliminary license from the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) for the development of the Wahoo field, bringing it closer to starting operations that can add significant value to the company.

The Advance of PRIO in the Licensing Process

Obtaining the preliminary license is a crucial step for PRIO. This document allows the company to move forward with the interconnection plan between the wells of the Wahoo field and the Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit (FPSO) Frade. Obtaining this license demonstrates the project’s alignment with initial environmental requirements.

License Details and PRIO’s Next Steps

With the preliminary license in hand, PRIO will now focus its efforts on the next phase of the process. The goal is to obtain the installation license. Only with this new authorization will it be possible to effectively begin the construction of the subsea structure and carry out the definitive interconnection of the field to its FPSO.

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The Financial Potential of the Wahoo Field

The Wahoo project represents enormous value generation potential for PRIO. According to market analyses, such as those from Goldman Sachs, executing the tieback for the field can generate an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 26% in dollars, an indicator of high profitability.

Market Analysis of PRIO’s Project

The market’s optimism regarding PRIO‘s project is justified by the numbers. The Net Present Value (NPV) of the Wahoo field has been estimated at US$ 2.3 billion by the end of 2025. This amount is equivalent to about R$ 16 per share, representing approximately 37% of the current market value of PRIO.

Ibama License Unblocks PRIO’s Billion-Dollar Project, What’s Next for Wahoo?

Petrobras PRIO Advances in Its Strategic Project at Wahoo Field After Receiving Permission from the Environmental Agency, A Fundamental Step for Production Development.

The Advance of PRIO in the Licensing Process

License Details and PRIO’s Next Steps

The Financial Potential of the Wahoo Field

Market Analysis of PRIO’s Project

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