Valaris DS-15 Drillship to Drill First Oil Well in Pau Brasil Block Operated by BP in Santos Basin

Written by Ruth Rodrigues

Published on 17/03/2024 at 17:41

Fonte: Offshore Mag

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bp Is Ready To Start Drilling Its First Well In The Pau Brasil Block, In The Santos Basin, With The Drillship DS-15 From Valaris. Postponed To April 24, The Activity Will Last Until June 25, At A Daily Cost Of US$ 410 Thousand.

The drillship DS-15, from Valaris, is about to begin drilling the first oil well in the Pau Brasil Block, operated by bp in the Santos Basin. Initially scheduled for March, the activity was postponed to April 24, according to Valaris’ fleet report. As reported by Petronoticias, this activity will have a daily cost of US$ 410 thousand, and the contract will extend until June 25.

This oil well is strategic for bp, which holds a 50% stake in the area in partnership with CNOOC Petroleum (30%) and Ecopetrol (20%). Now, it is preparing for the start of drilling in the region.

bp Prepares To Start Drilling A Well In The Pau Brasil Block With Valaris Drillship

The oil company bp has a busy schedule for the domestic oil and gas market in these early months of 2024.

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New Well In The Pau Brasil Block Boosts bp’s Operations In The Santos Basin

The new well in the Pau Brasil block marks a milestone for bp’s operations in Brazil, being one of the company’s bets for the coming years.

Acquired in the 5th Round of Sharing, in 2018, the area had bp as the winner, holding a 50% stake, in partnership with CNOOC Petroleum (30%) and Ecopetrol (20%).

In addition to Pau Brasil, bp operates as the operator in several blocks across the country, with highlights including S-M-1500 in the Santos Basin, C-M-793 and C-M-755 in the Campos Basin, and BM-BAR-346 in the Barreirinhas Basin.

With stakes in other blocks, such as BM-BAR-3, BM-BAR-5, C-M-477, Dois Irmãos, and Alto de Cabo Frio Central, the company reinforces its presence in the national exploratory scene.

Furthermore, the partnership established with CNOOC Petroleum and Ecopetrol strengthens international cooperation in the development of these reserves.

Now, with the drilling of the first well in the Pau Brasil Block approaching, bp is preparing to expand its presence in Brazil with the help of the drillship DS-15.

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Valaris DS-15 Drillship to Drill First Oil Well in Pau Brasil Block Operated by BP in Santos Basin

bp Is Ready To Start Drilling Its First Well In The Pau Brasil Block, In The Santos Basin, With The Drillship DS-15 From Valaris. Postponed To April 24, The Activity Will Last Until June 25, At A Daily Cost Of US$ 410 Thousand.

bp Prepares To Start Drilling A Well In The Pau Brasil Block With Valaris Drillship

New Well In The Pau Brasil Block Boosts bp’s Operations In The Santos Basin

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Valaris DS-15 Drillship to Drill First Oil Well in Pau Brasil Block Operated by BP in Santos Basin

bp Is Ready To Start Drilling Its First Well In The Pau Brasil Block, In The Santos Basin, With The Drillship DS-15 From Valaris. Postponed To April 24, The Activity Will Last Until June 25, At A Daily Cost Of US$ 410 Thousand.

bp Prepares To Start Drilling A Well In The Pau Brasil Block With Valaris Drillship

New Well In The Pau Brasil Block Boosts bp’s Operations In The Santos Basin

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While the U.S. still faces limitations in deep space, China is developing unprecedented technology with strategic satellites that maintain communication with the far side of the Moon and aims for dominance by 2030.

With 7.4 trillion tons of artificial snow pumped in 10 years, an extreme operation could stabilize the West Antarctic ice sheet and prevent a sea level rise of more than 3 meters, but it would require snow cannons, ocean water, and energy on an almost industrial scale at the end of the world.

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