Petrobras Receives Ibama Approval for Three Additional Foz do Amazonas Wells
Petrobras is expanding its Brazil exploration work in the Foz do Amazonas basin, with approval for three additional wells in block FZA-M-59. Ibama authorized the drilling on Sept. 3, 2026, via a rectification of Operating License No. The license allows use of a second drillship, Amaralina Star, though inspections and a ban on simultaneous operations constrain ramp-up. The move is primarily for information gathering.