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BP Eyes Petrobras Partnership for Brazil Pre-Salt Bumerangue Development
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Key Takeaways
BP may bring Petrobras into its Bumerangue pre-salt project, its largest find in 25 years.
Elevated CO2 in the reservoir raises questions about the project's commercial viability.
Petrobras is developing technology to make high-CO2 pre-salt reserves economically viable.
BP plc (BP - Free Report) is exploring the possibility of partnering with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (PBR - Free Report) to develop its Bumerangue oil and gas discovery in Brazil’s pre-salt layer, the company’s largest global find in 25 years, per a Reuters report. CEO Murray Auchincloss said the firm is seeking a partner to advance the project, located in deepwater fields beneath a thick layer of salt.
BP’s Find Raises CO2 Concerns
When announcing the discovery, BP revealed that preliminary rig-site analysis detected elevated carbon dioxide levels in the reservoir, prompting questions about the project’s commercial viability. Industry experts note that excessive CO2 can complicate extraction and increase costs, potentially making a project unprofitable. BP’s head of production and operations, Gordon Birrell, however, downplayed the concern, saying he is not particularly worried about the CO2 levels.
Petrobras’ Pre-Salt CO2 Challenge
Petrobras, a leader in Brazil’s pre-salt exploration, is working on early-stage technologies to make oil reserves with high CO2 content economically viable. Past discoveries, such as the large Jupiter field, remain undeveloped due to excessive CO2. Sources at Petrobras told Reuters that while BP is yet to approach PBR about Bumerangue, the discovery still looks quite promising.
BP and Petrobras’ Existing Collaboration
BP, which acquired full ownership of Bumerangue in a 2022 auction, already partners with Petrobras in other pre-salt blocks, such as Alto de Cabo Frio Central in the Campos Basin. Industry insiders believe BP may eventually present Bumerangue’s data to Petrobras, but the timeline remains uncertain as the project’s viability is still being assessed.
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BP Eyes Petrobras Partnership for Brazil Pre-Salt Bumerangue Development
Key Takeaways
BP plc (BP - Free Report) is exploring the possibility of partnering with Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – Petrobras (PBR - Free Report) to develop its Bumerangue oil and gas discovery in Brazil’s pre-salt layer, the company’s largest global find in 25 years, per a Reuters report. CEO Murray Auchincloss said the firm is seeking a partner to advance the project, located in deepwater fields beneath a thick layer of salt.
BP’s Find Raises CO2 Concerns
When announcing the discovery, BP revealed that preliminary rig-site analysis detected elevated carbon dioxide levels in the reservoir, prompting questions about the project’s commercial viability. Industry experts note that excessive CO2 can complicate extraction and increase costs, potentially making a project unprofitable. BP’s head of production and operations, Gordon Birrell, however, downplayed the concern, saying he is not particularly worried about the CO2 levels.
Petrobras’ Pre-Salt CO2 Challenge
Petrobras, a leader in Brazil’s pre-salt exploration, is working on early-stage technologies to make oil reserves with high CO2 content economically viable. Past discoveries, such as the large Jupiter field, remain undeveloped due to excessive CO2. Sources at Petrobras told Reuters that while BP is yet to approach PBR about Bumerangue, the discovery still looks quite promising.
BP and Petrobras’ Existing Collaboration
BP, which acquired full ownership of Bumerangue in a 2022 auction, already partners with Petrobras in other pre-salt blocks, such as Alto de Cabo Frio Central in the Campos Basin. Industry insiders believe BP may eventually present Bumerangue’s data to Petrobras, but the timeline remains uncertain as the project’s viability is still being assessed.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
BP and PBR currently carry a Zack Rank #3 (Hold).
Investors interested in the energy sector may look at a couple of better-ranked stocks like Antero Midstream Corporation (AM - Free Report) and Enbridge Inc. (ENB - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Antero Midstream generates stable cash flow by providing midstream services under long-term contracts with Antero Resources. The company prioritizes debt reduction by effectively utilizing free cash flow after dividends. Antero Midstream’s higher dividend yield compared to its sub-industry peers reflects its commitment to generating shareholder returns.
AM’s earnings beat estimates in one of the trailing four quarters, met once and missed in the other two, delivering an average negative surprise of 5.50%.
Enbridge is a major energy company that owns the longest and most complex oil and gas pipeline system in North America, transporting about 20% of the natural gas used in the United States. The business earns steady fees through long-term contracts, protecting it against big oil price swings or changes in shipment.
ENB’s earnings beat estimates in two of the trailing four quarters, met once and missed in the other, delivering an average surprise of 0.28%.