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Equatorial Margin: New Exploration Frontiers

The Equatorial Margin is one of Brazil’s emerging exploration frontiers and encompasses studies aimed at assessing its energy production potential.

Stretching across states in Brazil’s North and Northeast regions, the Equatorial Margin presents significant petroleum potential, the realization of which depends on the advancement of studies, licensing processes, and applicable projects. At the same time, this new frontier offers opportunities for job creation, increased public revenues, and regional and national development associated with activities carried out in its surrounding areas.

Learn about the characteristics and location of the Equatorial Margin

The Equatorial Margin extends along the Brazilian coast between the states of Amapá and Rio Grande do Norte and represents Brazil’s newest deepwater and ultra-deepwater exploration frontier.

Operations in the region build on our extensive experience in deepwater and ultra-deepwater activities. Projects planned for the area benefit from technical and operational expertise developed across several Brazilian sedimentary basins, including Campos, Sergipe-Alagoas, and the pre-salt province. We have already drilled more than 700 wells in the Equatorial Margin and are committed to operating with safety, operational responsibility, and environmental stewardship. We follow rigorous operational, technical, and safety standards while seeking to contribute to meeting Brazilian society’s energy needs.

Ancora Por que a Margem Equatorial?

Why the Equatorial Margin?

This region holds significant petroleum potential, particularly when considering the recent discoveries made in neighboring areas, including Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname.

Given the characteristics of its hydrocarbon resources and the estimated volumes in place, the Equatorial Margin has attracted interest not only from the Brazilian industry but also from the international oil and gas sector, which recognizes promising opportunities in the region that require further development.

Our 2026–2030 Business Plan includes investments of US$ 2.5 billion in the region over the next five years, as well as the drilling of 15 new wells. These initiatives are expected to support the growing demand for energy through production activities supported by technological investments focused on operational safety and environmental management.

Investments Through 2030:

Ancora Nossa expertise e tecnologias

Technology, Operational Safety, and Environmental Considerations

Oil and gas exploration and production activities rely on specialized technologies and technical procedures designed for deepwater and ultra-deepwater operations. Among the aspects considered is the use of technologies that support operational efficiency and emissions management, including measures aimed at monitoring and reducing operational emissions.
In the Equatorial Margin, we plan to implement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, incorporating solutions focused on innovation, operational efficiency, and carbon footprint management. Projects will be assessed within the context of the energy transition and may incorporate sustainability-related solutions, subject to their technical, environmental, and regulatory feasibility.

Prêmios OTC

Veja os abaixo Prêmios OTC recebidos:

2025

Búzios 7 Project

We received our sixth OTC award for excellence in implementation and for unprecedented technological innovations in the Búzios field, across the various project disciplines (project management, reservoirs and flow assurance, wells, subsea engineering, surface facilities, operations, and HSE).

2024

Programa de Renovação da Bacia de Campos com Inovações tecnológicas para campos maduros

Nosso quinto prêmio OTC foi mérito do Programa de Renovação da Bacia de Campos, responsável por impulsionar inovações tecnológicas em poços, equipamentos submarinos e sistemas de superfície na região. O programa resultou em menos emissões, menos custos e operações mais seguras.

2021

Avanços tecnológicos no Campo de Búzios

Nosso quarto prêmio OTC foi resultado do nosso conjunto de inovações desenvolvidas para viabilizar a produção no maior campo de petróleo em águas profundas do mundo: o campo de Búzios, no pré-sal da Bacia de Santos.

2015

Tecnologias para desenvolver o Pré-sal da Bacia de Santos

Sete anos após a descoberta da camada do pré-sal, nossas tecnologias desenvolvidas para a exploração e produção de petróleo na região foram mundialmente reconhecidas com um terceiro prêmio OTC.

2001

Conjunto de soluções tecnológicas para Roncador

Nossos projetos em águas profundas no campo de Roncador, na Bacia de Campos, trouxeram avanços tecnológicos significativos e também nos rendeu um segundo prêmio OTC.

1992

Inovações desenvolvidas para o Campo de Marlim

Ganhamos nosso primeiro OTC Distinguished Achievement Award como reconhecimento por sermos a empresa que mais contribuiu para o desenvolvimento tecnológico da indústria offshore.

2025

2024

2021

2015

2001

1992

In addition, at OTC Brasil Petrobras won an award in 2019 for the early production project of Mero field.

At the Equatorial Margin, we will continue to implement solutions in line with the best ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) practices and combine innovation, efficiency and carbon footprint reduction. Our new generation projects will be fundamental for the energy transition process and will enable solutions focused on sustainabilit.

The projects made available for the Equatorial Margin are part of the New Generation of Solutions that combine innovation and efficiency. Meet some of them:

Next Generation Solutions Projects

The projects planned for the Equatorial Margin are part of our Next Generation Solutions portfolio, which combines innovation and efficiency. Learn more about some of these initiatives.

Supercomputador da Petrobras, utilizado na exploração da Margem Equatorial

State-of-the-art algorithms

Use of state-of-the-art algorithms, data intelligence, and high-performance computing (HPC)

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Dados sísmicos utilizados na exploração da Margem Equatorial.

Remote operations

Expansion of remote operations, significantly reducing potential environmental risks

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Efficient data use

Efficient use of seismic, geological, and well data, from the initial stages of the exploration project through to field development

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Plataforma de exploração, também focado na exploração da Margem Equatorial.

Reduction of E&P activity impacts

Optimization of exploration and production development projects through the extensive use of data and technologies and a reduction in interventions, aiming to minimize the impact of E&P activities
Impact reduction

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We have the expertise and technology to operate from north to south of Brazil

We have operated in the energy sector for more than 70 years and have developed technical and operational expertise across different Brazilian sedimentary basins, including deepwater and ultra-deepwater operations. This experience supports the evaluation of new exploration areas, such as the Equatorial Margin, taking into account their geological, operational, and environmental characteristics.

When planning activities in the Equatorial Margin, technical, environmental, and regulatory requirements are considered, together with prevention, control, emergency response, and environmental monitoring measures. Assessments also address the region’s physical, biological, and social aspects, as well as potential socioeconomic effects associated with the study, licensing, and project execution phases.

Ancora Cuidado com as pessoas e o meio ambiente

Learn about the environmental and social projects already underway or planned for the Equatorial Margin region

Pássaros e aves migratórias, projeto associado a Margem Equatorial.

Environmental

Migratory birds, a project associated with the Equatorial Margin

This initiative focuses on monitoring and conservation efforts for coastal migratory and resident birds along the coast of Ceará and part of the Rio Grande do Norte coastline, spanning at least 14 coastal municipalities.

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Crianças participantes do programa Mangues da Amazônia carregam mudas em viveiro do projeto.

Environmental

Amazon Mangroves

Carried out by the Peabiru Institute and the Sarambuí Association, this project focuses on mangrove conservation within Marine Extractive Reserves in Pará.

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Tronco de árvore na floresta visto de baixo, com casca texturizada e folhagem verde ao fundo.

Environmental

Valued Forest

This project promotes the value of forest products and generates income for over two million people in Brazil.

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Social

Mobilize and Act

This project strengthens the child and adolescent protection network through actions aimed at family bonds and the coordination of institutional policies.

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Social

Amazon Tradition and Future

This initiative promotes biodiversity conservation and supports territorial management for five Kayapó Indigenous Territories in Pará and Mato Grosso.

Link de exemplo

Impact Assessment and Environmental Protection Measures

For exploratory drilling activities in the area, studies are being carried out to identify potential environmental impacts. These studies are publicly available and can be accessed through the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) website. It is also important to note that each study may receive contributions from Brazilian society through procedures established under the environmental licensing process, particularly public hearings.

Learn about the Environmental Impact Assessment prepared for Block FZA-M-059 and the environmental programs associated with the licensing process before IBAMA. This approach encourages the involvement and participation of technical specialists, researchers, academics, and other stakeholders in expanding knowledge about this biome.
Another area of focus involves mitigation, control, and monitoring measures for the impacts associated with our activities. We maintain programs to monitor and protect wildlife, manage waste, monitor and control effluents, and implement social communication and environmental education initiatives for our workforce. Biodiversity protection actions are also among the measures considered.

For emergency situations, response plans and dedicated response structures are in place, including oil containment and recovery equipment, specialized vessels, and trained personnel. Emergency drills are conducted regularly to assess and enhance response procedures.

Environmental Licensing

Our Commitment to Operational Safety

24/7 operational monitoring, both locally (at the well site) and remotely (at Petrobras operational centers)
Regular execution of planned inspections of systems and equipment
Implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance programs
Technical training and workforce qualification
Incident reporting and investigation
Inspections and audits

Ancora Como será nossa atuação

How We Plan to Operate in the Equatorial Margin

Plataforma de exploração em alto mar, focada na exploração da Margem Equatorial.

Energy Production with Lower Emissions

Even under scenarios most closely aligned with the Paris Agreement, the global energy mix is expected to continue requiring significant volumes of oil and natural gas in the coming decades.
We have initiatives in place aimed at reducing our emissions.
We are committed to a just energy transition and seek to incorporate ESG principles into our projects.

Caring for People and the Environment

Our Social Responsibility Policy reflects our commitment to supplying energy while respecting human rights and the environment. In this context, we also seek to build relationships with the communities where we operate and address sustainability challenges, including the transition to a lower-carbon future.
In addition, we support initiatives that contribute to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, aimed at reducing poverty and inequality, promoting respect for human rights, supporting environmental conservation, and addressing climate change.

Florestas exploradas pela Petrobras, sempre com o cuidado com o meio-ambiente asism como é feito na margem equatorial.

Energy Transition

While meeting society’s energy needs, we also face the challenge of accelerating investments in renewable energy sources. Therefore, on one hand, we continue to advance exploration and production efforts in new frontiers such as the Equatorial Margin, while pursuing new projects in the pre-salt province and the redevelopment of producing basins. This is important because a portion of the oil expected to be consumed in 2050 has yet to be discovered.
On the other hand, we are leveraging our expertise to develop bioproducts and pursue new renewable energy opportunities to diversify our operations. Our goal is to become an integrated energy company and help drive the journey toward the energy transition.

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