The oil sector in Brazil is witnessing important developments with the announcement of the start of drilling of a new well by one of the largest companies operating in the country.
The national oil company Petrobras seeks to put Brazil at the forefront of global energy producing and exporting countries, by increasing oil and gas production.
Petrobras (Petrobras) announced the start of drilling of the Pitu Oeste well Pitu Oeste well in the equatorial margin area.
With the start of drilling, Petrobras is resuming its efforts to explore for oil and gas in the equatorial margin region, a plan that contributes to boosting oil production in Brazil.
The equatorial margin zone stretches along the Brazilian coast from the state of Rio Grande do Norte to the state of Amapa, according to the Brazilian company’s data.
The Pito Oeste well, located 53 kilometers (33 miles) off the coast of Rio Grande do Norte, is scheduled to take 3 to 5 months to drill.
