en.Wedoany.com Reported - Brazil's state-owned energy company Petrobras has recently signed an agreement to acquire an interest in Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe from Oranto Petroleum and obtain operatorship, aiming to enrich its oil and gas resource reserves.

Petrobras emphasized: "This transaction aims to strengthen exploration activities on the African continent to diversify the asset portfolio and aligns with the company's long-term strategy of replenishing oil and gas reserves through exploring new frontiers and partnership operations."

The block is currently held 90% by Oranto as the operator and 10% by the National Petroleum Agency of São Tomé and Príncipe (ANP-STP). Upon completion of the transaction, Petrobras will acquire a 75% interest and become the operator. The consortium will consist of Petrobras (75%), Oranto (15%), and ANP-STP (10%).

Petrobras restarted its exploration activities in Africa in 2024 and already holds interests in other blocks in São Tomé and Príncipe. This acquisition aligns with the company's 2026-2030 Business Plan to replenish oil and gas resources through the exploration of offshore blocks in Africa.

The finalization of the transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent, including obtaining relevant governmental and regulatory approvals in São Tomé and Príncipe. Petrobras is committed to increasing its global oil and gas reserves, as evidenced by recent rig collaborations with companies such as Valaris, Seadrill, and Transocean.

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