Project Profile
Value: Undisclosed
Location: BM-ES-23, Block ES-M-525, Espirito Santo
Water Depth: 6,234 feet (1,900 metres)
Start-up Year: -
Brigadeiro is located in the BM-ES-23 concession area, Block ES-M-525, about 71 miles (115 kilometres) off the coast of Espirito Santo in a water depth of 6,234 feet (1,900 metres). Petrobras operates the block with a 65% interest; Shell holds 20%; and Inpex Petroleo Santos holds 15%. On October 2014, Petrobras confirmed the extension an accumulation of hydrocarbons in the ultra-deep waters of the Espirito Santo Basin post-salt deposits. Extension well 3-BRSA-1253D-ESS (ANP nomenclature) / 3-ESS-219D (Petrobras nomenclature), known as Pudim was drilled at a water depth of 1,886 meters to confirm the discovery.
Operators:
Petrobras: Operator with 65% interest
PTTEP Brasil Investimentos em Exploração e Produção de Petróleo e Gás Ltda: 20% interest
Inpex Petroleo Santos: 15% interest