Brazil’s oil exploration in the vast Atlantic’s pre-salt reserves faced a slight decrease in April 2024, according to the ANP agency.
Amid these deep waters, the country recorded an oil production of 3.194 million barrels daily, a 4.8% reduction from March.
Nonetheless, this figure represents a resilient 1.7% increase compared to the same month last year.
Similarly, natural gas production was at 136.68 million cubic meters daily, decreasing by 5.1% from March but showing a 3.5% increase over the prior year.
The total output of oil and gas stood at 4.054 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Despite a slight setback from March’s 4.262 million, this was nearly on par with April of the previous year’s 4.032 million.
April’s production, primarily from the oceanic pre-salt zones, accounted for 77.8% of the national output.
Here, explorers extracted 3.156 million barrels equivalent, a 5.8% decrease from March but a 4.5% year-on-year increase.
Moreover, offshore fields were the source of 97.3% of the oil and 85.9% of the gas.
Petrobras, leading the charge either solo or in consortium, was responsible for 88.49% of this output, using 509 offshore wells and 6,016 onshore.
This narrative is more than a series of numbers. It highlights the essential role of energy in driving and sustaining economies.
Shifts in production levels resonate through global markets, impacting everything from gas prices to international relationships.
