On 11 May 2020, Petrobras filed with the ANP an oil show report for the 9AB135DRJS directional special well on its Albacora Field in the Campos Basin. A 214m light oil column was encountered in the well in the pre-salt. The discovery was confirmed by testing at depths below 4,630m, according to Petrobras. The well is located on the southern edge of the mapped field boundary and could also be considered an outpost. The Norbe VIII rig spud the well in a water depth of 450m on 15 February 2020. It has a planned total depth of 4,988m and is projected to have a pre-salt objective. The Albacora Field has been producing from post-salt since 1987, but Petrobras is investigating whether production from pre-salt reservoirs in the field is also viable. Petrobras had plans to start a long-term test in the pre-salt Forno reservoir in the Albacora Field using the 3BRSA1123RJS well drilled in 2012 for the test which will be connected to the P-31 FPSO. However, due to a shutdown of the P-31 and a series of technical problems regarding FPSOâs and equipment in the field it is unclear whether this has been conducted. The test was planned to provide information to assist in preparing the Albacora Field revitalization project. It should last for about a year with an expected production rate of about 11,000 bo/d. The average well in the mature post-salt Albacora Field currently produces from 605 to 2,000 bo/d. The pre-salt was first discovered in Albacora Field in April 2011 with the 6BRSA899DRJS deeper pool wildcat. Petrobras operates Albacora with a 100% working interest. The long-term test in the area was a requirement in the Albacora Development Plan, approved in November 2014. The Albacora Field is in the process of being redeveloped with the expectation that at least 14 new wells will be drilled. The field has been producing since 1987 in a water depth of 700m. Currently two platforms (P-25 and P-31) are operating in the field. Based on the Forno reservoir discovery, Petrobras has extended the useful life of the field to 2040 with proven reserves of 487 MMbo and total reserves of 659 MMbo. Total gas reserves are 459 Bcfg with proven reserves of 318 Bcfg. The Round Zero Albacora concession contract runs until 2025 but the ANP has an agenda to extend these contracts. <P /><P />
9-AB-135D-RJS  (Petrobras 100%), Service well in Albacora lease, Campos pre-salt, WD 450m, 214m light oil column, test at 4630m likely in the Aptian Macabu fm, Norbe VIII DS. Petrobras is reportedly laying out an appraisal plan to access those pre-salt reservoirs in the area. Â 