BP identifies hydrocarbons at Tupinambá exploration well offshore Brazil
BP•BP identified hydrocarbons at an exploration well in the deepwater Tupinambá block in Brazil’s Santos Basin. Evaluation of the post-salt section continues as drilling progresses toward the pre-salt section.
1. Exploration well update
The well, 1-BP-14-SPS, is 275 kilometers offshore in water 2,343 meters deep. BP holds a 50% working interest in the block; Shell’s 50% interest is subject to regulatory approval.
2. Next drilling program
After operations at Tupinambá, the Transocean Deepwater Mykonos drillship is expected to start an appraisal program at the Bumerangue block offshore Brazil.
