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ANP expects to auction more than 320 oil blocks this Wednesday

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Briefings

The Brazilian ANP is conducting two major oil and gas exploration auctions on October 7, 2026, targeting 326 blocks in the Pré-Sal and 313 blocks in the Ceara Basin. Petrobras holds a 30% preferential right in the Pré-Sal auction, while 46 companies are eligible for the Ceara auction. The Ceara Basin is highlighted as a new frontier, with recent discoveries in Guyana and Suriname boosting expectations. The Pré-Sal auction begins at 9 AM, and the Ceara auction starts at 2 PM, with 19 and 46 licitantes respectively. The evidence indicates these are the largest auctions held to date, but specific block locations and future outcomes remain uncertain.

Key points

• The ANP is conducting two major auctions on October 7, 2026, targeting 326 blocks in the Pré-Sal and 313 blocks in the Ceara Basin.
• Petrobras has a 30% preferential right in the Pré-Sal auction, while 46 companies are eligible for the Ceara auction.

Context

The auctions are the largest held to date, with the Ceara Basin identified as a new frontier. Recent discoveries in Guyana and Suriname have increased expectations for the Pré-Sal area, which is the main production zone in Brazil.

Limitations

Specific block locations for the Ceara auction are not fully detailed, and future outcomes depend on bidding results. Evidence is limited to the October 7, 2026, auction cycle, with no data on prior auction outcomes or future discoveries.

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