Petrobras makes third oil discovery in FZA-M-59 block offshore Amapá
PBR•Petrobras confirmed a third oil discovery in the FZA-M-59 block offshore Amapá on October 29, 2026. The Morpho well encountered an oil-bearing interval in waters 2,886 meters deep.
1. Discovery offshore Amapá
Petrobras confirmed a third oil discovery in the FZA-M-59 block offshore Amapá on October 29, 2026. The Morpho well encountered another oil-bearing interval in waters 2,886 meters deep.
2. Next steps for rig
Drilling and geological data collection are complete, and the well will be plugged and abandoned. The rig will then move to the Potiguar Basin offshore Rio Grande do Norte to drill the Mãe de Ouro prospect.
