The long-term test of the 3BRSA1178DSES discovery well also called Farfan, in the SEAL-M-426 Block in the deepwater Sergipe-Alagoas Basin, produced about 6,500 bo/d and 14 MMcfg/d according to industry sources. The test was conducted by BW Offshoreâs FPSO Cidade de Sao Vicente and was carried out from 22 February to 22 March of this year. The companyâs original plan was to execute the long-term test for 180 days. The volumes were anticipated by Petrobras but slightly lower than those forecast (7,000 bo/d and 17.6 MMcfg/d). The average gas flow in the test is only 20% of that produced by 7BUZ29DRJS, in the BÃºzios Field, which had the highest gas flow in the country in June with 69.7 MMcfg/d. The data from the test will contribute to the development of the final project. The company is still detailing the development studies with the data obtained. At the end of the evaluation, the SEAL-M-349 and SEAL-M-426 blocks may decide whether to declare the commerciality of the discoveries and enter the production phase or request a postponement, as was the case with the PoÃ§o Verde and MuriÃº discovery assessment plans (PADs). Government sources say a postponement may be necessary due to the difficulties in transporting production, especially natural gas, in an area with ultra-deepwater and no production infrastructure. When asked whether the start-up of operations for the Sergipe Ãguas Profundas project could be postponed, Petrobras said the project schedule remains on track, but that it is subject to review. Acquired in ANP Round 6, the SEAL-M-349 and SEAL-M-426 blocks are in water depths between 1,400 and 3,250m. The Farfan PAD, to which the PAD of the Cumbe discovery was attached, has so far included nine wells. Petrobras operates the SEAL-M-426 and SEAL-M-349 blocks with 60% in partnership with IBV Brasil (40%). The test was the first of its type by Petrobras in the ultra-deep waters of the Sergipe Alagoas Basin as thus far the company has focused on the Campos and Santos basins. Petrobras had preliminary plans to install an FPSO with a capacity of 100,000 bo/d in the area by 2024 and hoped the test would confirm this planned investment. Petrobras also requested the 1BRSA1104SES Cumbe discovery well on the northernly adjacent SEAL-M-349 Block be included with the PAD for Farfan. Petrobras argued that its technical and economic viability depends on the implementation of the infrastructure to be linked to the Farfan discovery. The ANP also extended for the same time period, the PAD for the 1BRSA851SES Barra discovery well on SEAL-M-426. The FPSO Cidade de SÃ£o Vicente has a capacity to produce 30,000 bo/d. In 2016 the ANP postponed the deadline for six Petrobras discovery PADs in the deepwater Sergipe-Alagoas Basin to 1 December 2020. Previously, the PADâs were due for expiry in 2018. Petrobras announced in a press release that it completed a formation test for appraisal well 3BRSA1178DSES. The well tested a 30m interval of turbidite sand and showed good reservoir characteristics and excellent productivity of 38Â° API oil, according to Petrobras. <P />
(Sergipe-Alagoas B.) The long-term test of the 3BRSA1178DSES discovery well also called Farfan, in the SEAL-M-426 Block in the deepwater Sergipe-Alagoas Basin, produced about 6,500 bo/d and 14 MMcfg/d according to industry sources. The test was conducted from 22 February to 22 March of this year.