Petrobras informs that it has finalized the transfer of rights of its 10% interest in the Lapa field to TotalEnergies.

The operation, which also involves the assignment of the totality of the interest held by Petrobras Netherlands B.V. (PNBV) in Lapa Oil & Gas B.V., a company incorporated in the Netherlands, was concluded with the payment of US$ 49.4 million to Petrobras, already with the adjustments foreseen in the contract.

This transaction represents another step in the strategic partnership between Petrobras and TotalEnergies and is aligned with the strategy of portfolio optimization and the improvement of the Petrobras’ capital allocation, aiming at value maximization.

This disclosure is in accordance with Petrobras' internal rules and with the applicable legislation.

About Lapa field 

The Lapa field (BM-S-9A block) is located in the Santos Basin pre-salt. Its average production in the first half of 2021 was 50.7 thousand boe/day, of which 5.07 thousand boe/day is Petrobras' share. With the closing of this transaction, Petrobras will have no more stakes in Lapa, while TotalEnergies, which is already the field operator, will hold 45%. The other partners in the field are Shell Brasil Petróleo (30%) and Repsol Sinopec Brasil (25%).

About TotalEnergies 

TotalEnergies (formerly Total S.E.) is a global integrated energy producer and supplier, one of the leading international companies in the oil and natural gas industry and an important low carbon energy player. In 2016, Petrobras and TotalEnergies began a strategic partnership involving the assignment of stakes in exploration and production assets, technological cooperation agreements and other initiatives.