Petrobras halts Amazon offshore drilling after fluid leak
Petrobras suspended operations at an offshore well in the Equatorial Margin after a fluid leak occurred 175 kilometres from the coast, with no reported impact on safety or the environment.
| Countries | Brésil |
|---|---|
| Sector | Pétrole |
| Theme | Risques & Événements |
Brazil’s state-owned oil company Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) has reported the suspension of its drilling operations in the offshore Equatorial Margin following the detection of a leak in two auxiliary lines used to transport drilling fluid. The incident took place on January 4, approximately 175 kilometres off the coast, in a region Brazil is targeting for its offshore oil potential.
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