13th Bidding Round of Brazilian Areas of Exploration and
Production of Oil and Natural Gas
The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and
Biofuels (ANP) published the drafts of Tender Protocol and of the
Concession Agreement for the 13th Bidding Round of areas of
exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Two hundred and
sixty six (266) blocks will be offered, divided into 10 sedimentary
basins: Amazon, Parnaiba, Potiguar, Reconcavo, Sergipe-Alagoas,
Jacuípe, Camamu-Almada, Espirito Santo, Campos and Pelotas.
The Government intends to attract the participation of large,
medium and small oil companies.
A second phase of the Round is also expected, when 11 inactive
areas with marginal accumulations in Reconcavo, Tucano Sul, Parana,
Barreirinhas, Potiguar and Espirito Santo basins will be
tendered.
