Petrobras Agency
Petrobras informs that it has started the opportunity disclosure stage (teaser), regarding the sale of a part of its interest in the exploratory blocks belonging to the ES-M-596_R11, ES-M-598_R11, ES-M-671_R11, ES-M-673_R11 and ES-M743_R11 concessions, located in the Espírito Santo Basin.
The teaser, which includes key information about the opportunity, as well as the eligibility criteria for selection of potential participants, is available on the Petrobras website: https://www.investidorpetrobras.com.br/en/results-and-notices/teasers
The main subsequent stages of the project will be reported to the market in due course.
This disclosure complies with the Petrobras' divestment guidelines and with the provisions of the special procedure for assignment of rights to exploration, development and production of oil, natural gas and other fluid hydrocarbons, provided for in Decree 9,355/2018.
This transaction is in line with the portfolio optimization and the improvement of the company’s capital allocation, aiming at maximizing value for its shareholders.
About the concessions
The concessions ES-M-596_R11, ES-M-598_R11, ES-M-671_R11, ES-M-673_R11 and ES-M-743_R11 were acquired in the ANP's 11th Bidding Round in 2013 and are currently in the 1st Exploration Period.
Petrobras' current participation in the concessions is detailed in the table below.
The process of assigning to Petrobras the shares of Equinor, with the consequent transfer of the operation, and of Total, is in progress before CADE and ANP, and is expected to be concluded in the second half of 2020.
The next table contains a summary of the concessions with Petrobras' expected participation after the conclusion of the processes before the above-mentioned regulatory agencies and the total percentage of divestment.
Concessions are strategically positioned in relation to the post-salt discoveries in areas known as Parque dos Deuses, Parque dos Doces and Parque dos Cachorros, in the Espírito Santo Basin, with the potential to prove significant volumes and establish a new exploratory frontier for both pre-salt and post-salt.
Offers will be made by concession, subject to the possible for the exercise of the preemptive right by the partners and other necessary approvals, as applicable.
This material is being provided pursuant to Brazilian regulatory requirements, does not constitute an offering, under the U.S. securities laws, and is not a solicitation, invitation or offer to buy or sell any securities. The information on our website is not and shall not be deemed part of this report on Form 6-K.
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