The EWT, which is in progress at the 3-SPS-74 well, shows potential production of about 28 000 barrels of oil per day, above initial expectations.
According to BG Group, the potential of the Carioca area was further underlined by results from the 4-BRSA-973A-SPS well, informally known as Abare.
Wireline samples showed good quality oil at Abare, approximately 28 degrees API, in carbonate reservoirs at a depth of about 4 830m.
The BM-S-9 block is comprised of two appraisal areas – Guara and Carioca, and BG Group holds a 30% interest in the block, while Petrobras (operator) and Repsol Sinopec hold 45% and 25% interests, respectively.
