BG Group has discovered hydrocarbons following drilling at Tupi field in the Santos pre-salt Basin, offshore Brazil.

BG Group, which holds a 25% stake in the well, situated in the North-East on block BM-S-11. It has conducted drilling along with partners Petrobras, which operates the well with a 65% stake and Galp which holds a 10% stake.

The well contained nearly 250m thick expanse of carbonate, BG Group said.

Tupi North-East (3-BRSA-755A-RJS or 3-RJS-662A) is situated in the Tupi evaluation region in a 2,115m water depth, roughly 265km from Rio de Janeiro.

The well is located 18km north-east of the Tupi discovery well (1-RJS-628 or 1-BRSA-369).

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData