Petrobras finds oil at record depth in Campos basin

Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) has tested 3,000 b/d of oil from a wildcat off Espirito Santo state, the first oil discovery in more than 2,000 m of water in the Campos basin.
Jan. 2, 2001


RIO DE JANEIRO� Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) has tested 3,000 b/d of oil from a wildcat off Espirito Santo state, the first oil discovery in more than 2,000 m of water in the Campos basin.

The 1-BRSA-18-ESS well is about 160 km from shore in 2,243 m of water. It was drilled to 5,510 m.

Petrobras said in the course of drilling, three different oil reservoirs were identified, one of which was 27 m thick.

Tests were made at 4,450-4,484 m, confirming the presence of 35�-gravity oil. Tests yielded a flow of 3,000 b/d.

Petrobras said it would further explore the area to determine commercial viability.

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