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Shell says investing in Libra oil field is a valuable opportunity
Criado em 22/10/13 13h39
e atualizado em 22/10/13 13h40
Por Douglas Corrêa
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Fonte:Agência Brasil
Rio de Janeiro – “The Libra oil discovery in Brazil is one of the largest deep water oil accumulations in the world. We look forward to applying Shell’s global deep water experience and technology, to support the profitable development of this exciting opportunity," said Peter Voser, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Dutch Shell.
Shell is one of five companies – including Petrobras, Total, CNPC, and CNOOC – part of a consortium awarded a 35-year contract on Monday (October 21) to develop the Libra reserve, in the pre-salt Santos basin. Brazil's National Petroleum Agency (ANP) estimates Libra's recoverable resources somewhere in between 8 and 12 billion barrels of oil.
The company holds a 20% stake in the winning consortium. As the field operator, Petrobras has 40%. The group also includes Total, with 20%, and CNPC and CNOOC, each with 10%. The contractors will work together in synergy to support Petrobras, which has the greatest expertise in Brazil's pre-salt, contributing their own deep water capabilities, workforce and technology to make the venture a success. The production sharing contract should be signed in November this year.
As part of the winning bid, Shell will have to pay $1.38 billion worth of signing bonus – which corresponds to its 20% share of the total $6.9 billion bonus – and complete the minimum work program to “declare commerciality” by the end of 2017.
The Libra oil reserve is located in the Santos Basin deep waters, approximately 170 km off the Rio de Janeiro coast.
Editors: Fábio Massalli / Nira Foster
Translator: Mayra Borges
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