bp plc has discovered hydrocarbons in exploration well 1-BP-14-SPS in Tupinambá block in Santos basin, 275 km from the Brazilian coast in 2,343 m of water.

Evaluation of the Tupinambá post-salt section is ongoing, while drilling continues toward the presalt section. Further details were not provided. 

Following completion of Tupinambá operations, the Transocean Deepwater Mykonos drillship is expected to move to bp’s Bumerangue block, also offshore Brazil, to start its appraisal program.

bp is operator of Tupinambá block (50%) with partner Shell (50%, subject to regulatory approval).