Shell Expands Stake in Gato do Mato Project and Strengthens Presence in Brazilian Pre-Salt

Written by Andriely Medeiros de Araújo

Published on 11/06/2025 at 18:26

Gigante do setor energético fortalece operação no Brasil com novo acordo que amplia sua atuação no pré-sal da Bacia de Santos. Transação inclui troca de participação com a TotalEnergies e eleva a Shell ao controle majoritário do projeto Gato do Mato. Fonte: Shell.

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Energy Sector Giant Strengthens Operations in Brazil with New Agreement Expanding Its Operations in the Pre-Salt of the Santos Basin. Transaction Includes Exchange of Stake with TotalEnergies and Elevates Shell to Majority Control of the Gato do Mato Project.

Shell Brazil announced the expansion of its stake in the Gato do Mato project, one of the strategic deepwater ventures in Brazilian pre-salt. With the new agreement signed with TotalEnergies, Shell will hold 70% of the field, taking consolidated control of the asset located in the Santos Basin. The remaining 30% stays with Colombian Ecopetrol, which maintains its participation in the consortium.

Gato do Mato: Promising Asset in the Heart of the Pre-Salt

The negotiation involves a stake exchange: TotalEnergies ceded its 20% in Gato do Mato to Shell, and in return, received 3% of Shell’s stake in the Lapa field, operated by TotalEnergies in the same basin.

The finalization of the agreement still depends on regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

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Shell Consolidates Its Historical Trajectory and Presence in Brazil

Present in Brazil since 1913, Shell was a pioneer among private companies to produce oil on a commercial scale in the country. Currently, it has more than 65 exploration and production contracts, operating in the Campos, Santos, Potiguar, and Barreirinhas Basins.

The company operates or participates as a non-operator in various consortia, producing an average of 450,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

With around 900 employees in Brazil, Shell positions itself as one of the leaders in the sector, not only in terms of production volume but also in innovation and socio-environmental responsibility.

Strategic Partnership with TotalEnergies Reinforces Synergy in the Sector

The stake exchange between Shell and TotalEnergies highlights the pursuit of efficiency and strategic focus in priority areas for both companies.

While TotalEnergies enhances its operations in the Lapa field, Shell is concentrating efforts on Gato do Mato, an asset with the potential to further elevate its relevance in the pre-salt.

This movement confirms Shell’s ongoing interest in expanding its operations in Brazil, aligning itself with the country’s long-term prospects as a global energy hub.

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Shell Expands Stake in Gato do Mato Project and Strengthens Presence in Brazilian Pre-Salt

Energy Sector Giant Strengthens Operations in Brazil with New Agreement Expanding Its Operations in the Pre-Salt of the Santos Basin. Transaction Includes Exchange of Stake with TotalEnergies and Elevates Shell to Majority Control of the Gato do Mato Project.

Gato do Mato: Promising Asset in the Heart of the Pre-Salt

Shell Consolidates Its Historical Trajectory and Presence in Brazil

Strategic Partnership with TotalEnergies Reinforces Synergy in the Sector

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