According to Petrobras' Strategic Plan for 2020-2024, 18 oil production platforms will be decommissioned by 2024.

Petrobras informs in a material fact on the present date (07/07) that it has started the decommissioning of the P-12 platform, in the Campos Basin. FIRJAN – For the recovery of the oil and gas sector, it is necessary to simplify the rules

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Petrobras already has the approval of the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) and the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) and the Navy.

According to Petrobras, the decommissioning of platforms P-2020 and P-07, in the Campos Basin, and FPSO Piranema in the Sergipe-Alagoas Basin are also scheduled for this year 15.

According to Petrobras' Strategic Plan for 2020-2024, 18 production platforms will be decommissioned by 2024.

Petrobras denies in the statement that the decommissioning of oil platforms will be carried out in accordance with the best global practices.

“In partnership with other companies and the scientific community, methodologies were developed that allow the identification of the alternative that best balances safety, environmental, technical, social and economic aspects”. says the state

The semi-submersible platforms P-07, P-12 and P-15 will be put up for international auction by Petrobras this month. The platforms operated in the Campos Basin.

The P-7 unit operated in a water depth of 210 meters in the Bicudo and Enchova Oeste fields. The P-12 platform operated in Badejo, Linguado and Trilha, with a water depth of 100 meters. The P-15 produced in Marimba and Piraúna, in a water depth of 243 meters.

In February last year, the state-owned company declared its interest in disposing of the assets, which are approaching the end of their useful life.

The auction notice will be available on the state-owned company's Business Channel, Click here for more information.