Petrobras reported March 26 that it has identified the presence of "excellent quality oil" in the presalt of the Campos Basin in an exploratory well drilled in the Marlim Sul Field.
Well 3-BRSA-1397-RJS was drilled in 1,178 m of water, 113 km offshore the municipality of Campos dos Goytacazes (RJ).
Analysis of wireline logs revealed the oil-bearing interval. Samples retrieved during drilling will be sent for laboratory studies to characterize the reservoirs and fluids encountered, Petrobras said, with further appraisal planned in the area.
The company operates Marlim Sul, discovered in November 1987 via well 4-RJS-382, with a 100% interest.
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Jeremy Beckman has been Editor Europe, Offshore since 1992. Prior to joining Offshore he was a freelance journalist for eight years, working for a variety of electronics, computing and scientific journals in the UK. He regularly writes news columns on trends and events both in the NW Europe offshore region and globally. He also writes features on developments and technology in exploration and production.
