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Pre-salt

Team Petrobras

New Frontiers of Exploration

We are always working to meet energy demands,develop production and expand our horizons.

Located in the north of the country, between the states of Amapá and Rio Grande do Norte, the Equatorial Margin has an important oil potential and offers a series of opportunities to improvethe lives of thousands of Brazilians. There is the possibility of generating jobs, increasing revenue and participating in regional and national development.

And to operate in this region, nothing better than having a Brazilian company, a world reference in exploration in deep and ultra-deep waters. Our projects for the area take advantage of all the successful experience in several sedimentary basins in Brazil, such as Campos and Sergipe-Alagoas, as well as the pre-salt layer. Petrobras has already drilled more than 700 wells on the Equatorial Margin and is committed to ensuring safe and responsible operations. We follow the most rigorous operational, technical and safety standards, seeking to meet the energy demand of the Brazilian society.

Why the Equatorial Margin?

This region has a relevant oil potential, even more so if we consider the recent discoveries made by others in regions close to this border (Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname).

Due to the characteristics of the oil and the estimation of existing volumes, the Equatorial Margin arouses interest not only in the Brazilian industry, but also in the international oil and gas market, which identifies promising opportunities in the region that need to be developed.

Our Business Plan 2026-2030 foresees an investment of US$2.5 billion in this region over the next five years and the drilling of 15 new wells. This will allow us to contribute to meeting the growing demand for energy from production carried out with technological investments that guarantee operational safety and environmental care.

Investments in Exploration (by 2030)

Technological and Environmental Solutions

Our oil exploration and production activities are recognized worldwide. One of the reasons for this recognition is the use of state-of-the-art technologies that reduce emissions in our operation. These solutions even placed Petrobras among the companies with the lowest proportional emissions of greenhouse gases in the world! Check out some of the awards we've received over time::

Prêmios OTC

Veja os abaixo Prêmios OTC recebidos:

2024

Campos Basin Renewal Program with Technological Innovations for Mature Fields

Our fifth OTC award was the merit of the Campos Basin Renewal Program, responsible for driving technological innovations in wells, subsea equipment and surface systems in the region. The program resulted in fewer emissions, lower costs and safer operations.

2021

Technological advances in the Búzios Field

Our fourth OTC award was the result of our set of innovations developed to enable production in the largest deepwater oil field in the world: the Búzios field, in the pre-salt layer of the Santos Basin.

2015

Technologies to develop the Santos Basin Pre-salt

Seven years after the discovery of the pre-salt layer, our technologies developed for oil exploration and production in the region were recognized worldwide with a third OTC award.

2001

Set of technological solutions for Roncador

Our deepwater projects in the Roncador field, in the Campos Basin, brought significant technological advances and also earned us a second OTC award.

1992

Innovations developed for the Marlim Field

We won our first OTC Distinguished Achievement Award in recognition of being the company that contributed the most to the technological development of the offshore industry.

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:

Supercomputador da Petrobras, utilizado na exploração da Margem Equatorial

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

Operações remotadas da Petrobras, focadas na exploração da Margem Equatorial

Expansion of remote operation, considerably reducing possible environmental risks

Dados sísmicos utilizados na exploração da Margem Equatorial

Efficient use of seismic, geological and well data, from the initial phases of the exploratory project to field development

Plataforma de exploração, também focado na exploração da Margem Equatorial

Optimization of the exploration and production development project, through the massive use of data and technologies and reduction in interventions, with the aim of reducing the impacts of E&P activities

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

From an environmental point of view, we are prepared to start this journey following all the necessary precautions to impact as little as possible all the physical, biological and social characteristics of the Equatorial Margin. In addition, we are creating Technologies to develop the Santos Basin pre-salt layer

Our technical capacity and almost 70 years of experience enable us to open new frontiers and deal with the particularities of the Equatorial Margin. We have all the expected requirements for a project of this magnitude: state-of-the-art technology, high performance, creativity and qualified professionals. proposals that may enable development for the entire region. Our project combines care for the environment with possible socioeconomic advancement.

Discover the environmental and social projects that are or will be in the Equatorial Margin region

Environmental - Migratory Birds of the Northeast Projects

Environmental - Amazon Mangroves

Environmental - Valuable Forest

Social - Mobilize and Act

Social - Tradition and future of the Amazon

We have the knowledge to care for the environment and protect local biodiversity

From the point of view of our operations, in order to carry out exploratory drilling in the area, we are conducting a series of studies to identify possible environmental impacts. These studies are available and can be accessed by anyone on the Ibama website (ibama.gov.br). It is also worth mentioning that each study can receive contributions from the Brazilian society through the procedures provided for in the scope of environmental licensing, especially in public hearings..

Another front that we are developing are measures to mitigate, control and monitor the impacts of our activities. We have projects to track and help the fauna, manage waste, monitor and control effluents. We also have social communication and environmental education actions for our professionals, actions to protect biodiversity, among others.

In case of emergencies, we are prepared for a quick response: we have a structure with state-of-the-art equipment for well control and oil collection. In addition, we have specialized vessels, oceanic barriers to contain and collect oil, and teams trained to deal with these situations. Simulations are carried out regularly to test our response structure and continue to improve our processes.

Environmental Licensing

How we guarantee the safety of the operation

Local (at the well) and remote (at Petrobras headquarters) 24-hour operational monitoring
Periodic execution of planned inspections of systems and equipment
Implementation of preventive and corrective maintenance programs
Technical qualification and training
Accident registration and investigation
Carrying out inspections and audits

See how our energy will act on the Equatorial Margin

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

Production of energy with fewer emissions

Petrobras' vision is to be the best energy company in generating value, focusing on oil and gas, sustainability, safety, respect for people and the environment;
Even in projections that adhere more closely to the Paris Agreement, the global energy matrix will still show significant demand for oil and gas in the coming decades;
Petrobras is attentive to the energy transition and brings all ESG precepts to its projects;
Petrobras takes effective actions to minimize its emissions.

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

We care for people and the environment

Our Social Responsibility policy is committed to providing energy respecting Human Rights and the environment. Within this, we also seek to develop relationships with the communities where we operate and overcome sustainability challenges, such as the low-carbon transition.
In addition, we support initiatives that contribute to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that make up the 2030 Agenda, aimed at combating poverty and inequality, ensuring respect for human rights, promoting environmental preservation and combating climate change.

Mar aberto, uma das áreas de exploração da Petrobras assim como a Margem Equatorial

Energy Transition

At the same time that we need to meet society's demand, we have the challenge of intensifying investment in renewable energies. Therefore, on the one hand, we are going to increase our efforts in exploring new frontiers, such as the Equatorial Margin, and work on new pre-salt projects, as well as the reassessment of producing basins. This is important because the oil that will be consumed in 2050 has yet to be discovered.
On the other hand, we will use our experience to develop bioproducts and seek new frontiers in renewable energy to diversify our operations. The goal is to be an integrated energy company and lead the journey towards the energy transition.