Petrobras Discovers Hydrocarbons in Santos Basin’s Aram Block

An update from Petroleo Brasileiro SA- Petrobras ( (PBR) ) is now available.

On March 17, 2025, Petrobras announced the discovery of hydrocarbons in the Santos Basin’s Aram block, an area acquired in March 2020. This discovery, detected through wireline loggings, gas shows, and fluid sampling, highlights the potential of the pre-salt region and is expected to guide future exploratory activities. Petrobras, holding an 80% interest in the block, operates in consortium with CNPC, which holds a 20% stake. This development underscores Petrobras’s strategic focus on enhancing its exploration capabilities in the pre-salt areas, potentially impacting its market positioning and operations.

More about Petroleo Brasileiro SA- Petrobras

Petrobras, officially known as Petróleo Brasileiro S.A., is a Brazilian petroleum corporation primarily engaged in the oil and gas industry. The company focuses on the exploration, production, refining, and distribution of oil and natural gas, with a significant emphasis on the pre-salt regions of Brazil, particularly the Santos Basin.

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