Sul de Berbigão

Sul de Berbigão Oil and Gas Field Profile

Location

The Sul de Berbigão Oil and Gas Field is located offshore in the ultra-deepwaters of Brazil, specifically within the block known as Sul De Berbigao. The water depth at this location is approximately 7,528 feet.

Coordinates

The exact coordinates for the field are -25.003, -42.7 (WGS 84).

Operator and Ownership

The field is operated by Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras). Unlike the Berbigão field, which is owned by multiple companies including China Petrochemical, Galp Energia SGPS, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Petrobras, the Sul de Berbigão field is owned solely by Petroleo Brasileiro.

Production

• The Sul de Berbigão conventional oil field has recovered 6.66% of its total recoverable reserves as of the latest data. Peak production is expected in 2027, and based on economic assumptions, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2077.
• The field currently accounts for approximately 1% of Brazil’s daily oil output.

Production Details

While specific annual production figures for Sul de Berbigão are not provided in the sources, it is part of the broader context of Petrobras's ultra-deepwater production. For comparison, the nearby Berbigão field produces around 15.98 million barrels of oil per year and 226.24 million cubic meters of gas per year as of 2022.

Field Characteristics

• Water Depth: Approximately 7,528 feet, categorizing it as an ultra-deepwater field.
• Recoverable Reserves: The field has significant recoverable reserves, though the exact quantity is not specified in the available sources.

Economic and Operational Outlook

• The field's production is expected to peak in 2027 and will continue until it reaches its economic limit in 2077, indicating a long-term production horizon.

Role in National Output

The Sul de Berbigão field contributes to Brazil's oil production, albeit at a relatively small percentage of the country's total daily output, approximately 1%.

Operator's Capabilities

Petrobras, the operator, has extensive expertise in deep and ultra-deepwater exploration and production. The company collaborates with suppliers, universities, and research centers to develop its own technology for efficient deepwater operations.