On September 29th, ANP launched the pre-bid invitation and draft
concession agreement for the 4th Marginal Fields Bid Round. The bid
round is scheduled to occur on March 24th, 2017 and the areas
offered are: Garça Branca, Rio Doce, Rio Mariricu (in the
Espírito Santo Basin), Iraúna, Noroeste do Morro
Rosado, Urutau (Potiguar Basin), Araçás Leste,
Itaparica, Jacumirim and Vale do Quiricó (Recôncavo
Basin). These areas are located in mature basins, offering
opportunities for small- and medium-sized oil companies. Three (3)
pre selected areas by ANP (Riacho Alazão,
Conceição da Barra e Fazenda Sori) were not offered
for technical and environmental issues.
The pre-bid invitation and draft concession agreement are
available for public consultation and comments can be sent until
November, 14th on the following link http://www.brasil-rounds.gov.br/Round4_AM/portugues_R4AM/pre_edital.asp.
The public hearing is expected to occur on November 21st and, after
that, the ANP shall
