Libra Oil Block (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
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Libra Oil Block is an operating oil block in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Along with Mero Oil and Gas Field (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Libra Oil Block is a part of the Mero/Libra Project.
Project Details
Main Data
Table 1: Block-level project details for Libra Oil Block
| Unit name | Status | Operator | Owner | Discovery year | FID1 year | Production start year | Production type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libra | operating[1] | Petróleo Brasileiro[2] | CNOOC Ltd [10%]; TotalEnergies SE [20%]; China National Petroleum Corp [10%]; Petróleo Brasileiro SA [40%]; Shell PLC [20%][3][4][3][4][3][4][3][4][3][4] | 2010[3] | 2014[2] | 2017[5] | conventional |
Production and Reserves
Table 2: Reserves of Libra Oil Block
| Fuel description | Reserves classification | Quantity | Units | Data year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| oil | recoverable reserves | 11450.0 | million bbl | 2018 | [2] |
Location
Table 3: Block-level location details for Libra Oil Block
| Concession/Block | Location | Onshore/Offshore | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libra[1] | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[6] | offshore[7] | -24.645, -42.045 (exact)[6] |
The map below shows the exact location of the block(s) within the Mero/Libra Project ():
Background
In 2021, Petrobras planned to dissolve the south-east area of the Libra block due being a distinct compartment and to low potential.[8]
Articles and Resources
Additional Data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of oil and gas extraction sites, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Oil and Gas Extraction Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://web.archive.org/web/20240108223813/https://www.offshore-technology.com/news/petrobras-dissolve-part-libra-block/. Archived from the original on 08 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://web.archive.org/web/20240108223959/https://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/libra-oil-field-santos-basin/. Archived from the original on 08 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 https://web.archive.org/web/20230331031610/https://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/libra-oil-field-santos-basin/. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 (PDF) https://www.cnoocltd.com/attach/0/1701191617366998020.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230206003834/https://www.offshore-technology.com/news/brazils-libra-field-achieves-first-oil-production/. Archived from the original on 06 February 2023.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 (PDF) https://web.archive.org/web/20231005142701/https://totalenergies.com/sites/g/files/nytnzq121/files/documents/2023-07/Factbook_2022.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on 05 October 2023.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20240108224902/https://www.ogj.com/drilling-production/article/17288816/brazils-giant-libra-field-brought-on-stream. Archived from the original on 08 January 2024.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|archive-date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ Rani, Archana (2021-04-19). "Petrobras to dissolve part of Libra block offshore Brazil". Offshore Technology. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
