Petrobras has officially confirmed a new deepwater natural gas find at its Sandia-1 exploratory well, situated within the GUA-OFF-0 Block off the coast of Colombia. The well, drilled to its total depth between June 12 and July 29, is positioned approximately 42 kilometers offshore in water depths reaching 1,251 meters. According to Oil & Gas 360, the presence of gas-bearing intervals has been identified, and technical teams are currently performing well logging and laboratory assessments to better understand the reservoir's capacity and characteristics.

This discovery is strategically located near previous successful exploratory efforts, including the Sirius-1, Sirius-2, and Copoazu-1 projects, highlighting the growing significance of the Colombian Caribbean basin as an energy hub. By expanding its footprint in this frontier region, Petrobras aims to bolster long-term domestic gas supplies, supporting national energy security goals. The project is managed through a partnership where Petrobras International Braspetro B.V. – Sucursal Colombia acts as the operator with a 44.44% stake, while Ecopetrol holds the remaining 55.56% interest.

This success aligns with the company's broader corporate objective to replace and grow its resource portfolio through targeted exploration in collaborative ventures. As technical evaluation continues, the company intends to integrate these findings into its long-term development roadmap for the region, leveraging the proximity of its recent discoveries to optimize future extraction operations.