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Petrobras announces 3rd discovery of oil well in the Amazon Foz

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Briefings

Petrobras announced the third oil discovery in the Morpho well at 2,886 meters in the Foz do Amazonas, Brazil, marking a significant expansion of its offshore operations in the Equatorial Margin. The company reported record oil production of 3.512 million barrels per day in the third quarter of 2026, driven by improved platform efficiency and reduced maintenance downtime. The discovery aligns with the company's long-term strategy to expand reserves through new exploration frontiers.

Key points

• Petrobras announced the third oil discovery in the Morpho well at 2,886 meters in the Foz do Amazonas, Brazil, marking a significant expansion of its offshore operations in the Equatorial Margin.
• The company reported record oil production of 3.512 million barrels per day in the third quarter of 2026, driven by improved platform efficiency and reduced maintenance downtime.

Context

Petrobras is expanding its offshore operations in the Equatorial Margin, a frontier between Amapá and Rio Grande do Norte, where it has already perforated over 700 wells. The discovery follows a series of successful explorations and aligns with the company's long-term strategy to expand reserves through new exploration frontiers.

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