Petrobras Considers Return to Nigeria for Deepwater Oil Exploration

Written by Sara Aquino

Published on 14/05/2025 at 20:57

Fonte: Fernando Frazão/Agência Brasil.

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State-Owned Giant Petrobras Seeks to Resume Oil Exploration in Nigeria After More Than a Decade Away from the Country.

Petrobras is considering returning to operate in Nigeria, in Africa, focusing on deep-sea oil exploration. The information was confirmed by Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, and marks a possible return of the Brazilian state-owned company to the African country after more than ten years of absence.

“Petrobras is no longer active in Nigeria, but they are very interested in returning. They said they want a frontier area in deep water,” Tuggar stated in an official note from the Nigerian Vice President’s office.

Strategic Reapproachment Between Brazil and Nigeria

The resumption of negotiations between Petrobras and the Nigerian government occurs at a time when both countries are seeking to strengthen bilateral relations.

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According to Tuggar, the goal is to attract new investments in strategic sectors such as energy, health, culture, and agriculture.

The expectation is that the international meetings planned for this year — such as the BRICS summit and COP30, both hosted in Brazil — will serve as a platform to advance these discussions.

Nigeria’s presence in these global forums is seen as an opportunity to reinforce its position as an African energy powerhouse and to strengthen cooperation with Brazil, which already has a strong tradition in offshore oil exploration.

History of Petrobras in Africa

Petrobras began its operations in Nigeria in 1998, focusing on oil exploration in deep waters off the coast of the Niger Delta.

However, over a decade ago, the company sold its stakes in the country as part of a strategy to reallocate investments to projects in Brazilian territory.

Now, the state-owned company is once again gazing at the African continent, holding talks with major players in the sector — including ExxonMobil, Shell, and TotalEnergies — aiming to acquire assets in regions of interest.

Deep-Sea Oil Exploration Is a Priority

The return to Nigeria is part of a broader strategy by Petrobras to strengthen its international presence, especially in areas with production potential in deep waters, where the company already has recognized expertise.

The Brazilian state-owned company aims to diversify its assets, taking advantage of opportunities that arise in emerging markets and regions with vast oil reserves.

The potential resumption of activities in Africa also represents a chance to reconnect Brazil to important global energy fronts, expanding its influence and participation in discussions about energy transition and the future of the global energy matrix.

With the approach of international events in Brazil and Nigeria’s growing openness to strategic partnerships, the scenario is favorable for Petrobras to advance negotiations and resume its operations in the African country.

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Petrobras Considers Return to Nigeria for Deepwater Oil Exploration

State-Owned Giant Petrobras Seeks to Resume Oil Exploration in Nigeria After More Than a Decade Away from the Country.

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