Petrobras confirms major gas discovery in Colombia’s offshore basin
(WO) — Petrobras has confirmed a significant gas discovery in Colombia's Guajira offshore basin, estimating the potential reserves at around 6 trillion cubic feet (Tcf). The discovery was made in the Sirius-1 and Sirius-2 wells, formerly known as Uchuva-1 and Uchuva-2.
The gas find underscores the importance of the area for Colombia’s energy market. Petrobras, operating through its subsidiary Petrobras International Braspetro B.V. - Colombia, holds a 44.44% stake in the consortium, with the remaining 55.56% held by Ecopetrol.
The consortium will continue working to develop the area, adhering to its planning and contractual agreements with the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH). Further studies will be conducted to assess the commercial viability of the reserves.
