Iracema Sul is a producing conventional oil field located in ultra-deepwater in Brazil and is operated by Petroleo Brasileiro. According to GlobalData, who tracks more than 34,000 active and developing oil and gas fields worldwide, the field is located in block BM-S-11 and BM-S-11 (Tupi), with water depth of 7,259 feet. Buy the profile here.
An expansion project is associated with the Iracema Sul, namely the Iracema Sul Development . This project is currently in the approval stage.
Field participation details
The field is owned by China Petrochemical, Galp Energia SGPS, Petroleo Brasileiro and Shell.
Production from Iracema Sul
The Iracema Sul conventional oil field recovered 40.80% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2017. The peak production was approximately 121.74 thousand bpd of crude oil and condensate and 127.00 Mmcfd of natural gas. Based on economic assumptions, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2056. The field currently accounts for approximately 4% of the country’s daily output.
Remaining recoverable reserves
The field is expected to recover 553.99 Mmboe, comprised of 492.54 Mmbbl of crude oil & condensate and 368.65 bcf of natural gas reserves. Iracema Sul conventional oil field reserves accounts 0.12% of total remaining reserves of producing conventional oil fields globally.
Contractors involved in the Iracema Sul conventional oil field
Some of the key contractors involved in the Iracema Sul project as follows.
Other Contractors: DOF and Shearwater GeoServices
About Petroleo Brasileiro
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) is an integrated oil & gas company. Its major businesses include exploration and production, refining, marketing, trade and transportation of oil and gas. The company also conducts biofuel, natural gas, petrochemical, electricity and chemical businesses, and oil product distribution. It is a major crude oil producer and refiner in Brazil and the South American continent. It also participates in the domestic power market through investments in thermoelectric power plants and renewable energy. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, Petrobras markets its products in North America, South America, Africa and Asia. Petrobras is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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