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Shell Approves Gato do Mato Project in Brazil

API OGA by API OGA
March 27, 2025
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Shell plc’s SHEL subsidiary Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. (Shell Brasil), an important milestone for Brazil’s energy resources, approved the Final Investment Decision (“FID”) for the Gato do Mato project. This project, deep underwater in the Santos Basin off the coast of Brazil in the pre-salt layer, is an achievement for SHEL and the energy market in general. The project is expected to play a major role in Brazil’s oil and gas market, cementing SHEL’s position as the largest foreign producer in the country.

Project Overview: The Strategic Importance Of Gato Do Mato

Gato do Mato is one of a slew of ambitious, cut-rate initiatives to tap Brazil pre-salt oil reserves, which are believed to hold massive potential. Located in the Santos Basin, the project involves the development of two adjoining blocks, BM-S-54 and Sul de Gato do Mato. This enormous development will focus on BM-S-54, which was acquired in 2005, and Sul de Gato do Mato, which was obtained via a production-sharing agreement in 2017. Combined, they cover an area believed to be home to significant oil and gas resources, including an estimated 370 million barrels of recoverable oil.

As a deep-water gas-condensate discovery, Gato do Mato is set to serve as a cornerstone in Brazil’s rising oil output. Designed to produce up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day, the project would provide further stability and growth in Brazil’s oil and gas sector.

Technological Advancements in Floating Production and Storage

The Gato do Mato project is centered around an FPSO, or floating production, storage and offloading vessel. Its innovative technology will enable the extraction, processing and storage of oil on the high seas, generating effective production at the depths of the Santos Basin. Designed for the deep-water environment under which it will operate, the FPSO will allow continuous oil production with minimal operational risk.

By resolving on a FPSO vessel, we underscored engineering excellence and innovation, the organizing principles of the Gato do Mato endeavor. The project also employs high-engineering solutions in its design to minimize geological difficulties in pre-salt reservoirs. The project will significantly enhance Brazil’s energy security, with over an estimated 300 million barrels of recoverable resources.

Environmental Concerns and Future Gas Exports

Gato do Mato will not only represent a new style of urban living but will be environmentally sustainable too. Early activities will be concentrated on reinjecting natural gas into the reservoir to maintain pressure and improve oil recovery. Following this method, the emissions of gas are the least and according to environment global standards, project is implemented.

The project also has potential future gas exports to onshore facilities. This flexibility is vital for allowing Brazil to make the most of the natural gas reserves in the Santos Basin by increasing gas production to meet domestic demands while also lining it up for the international gas markets.

Strategic Timeline: Operations and Outlook for Gato do Mato

The Brazil Gato do Mato project is anticipated to begin operations in 2029 — ushering in a new chapter in Brazil energy development. The project meets SHEL’s objective of sustaining and growing its liquid production over the near to medium term, while also providing an excellent return on investment, enhancing SHEL’s participation in energy transition. SHEL’s investment in the Gato do Mato project is anticipated to yield a net internal rate of return (“IRR”) significantly north of the hurdle rate applicable to SHEL’s upstream operations, indicating the financial success of the project.

Most importantly, as the project moves towards the goal of production, SHEL, and its partners are firmly committed to conducting the project as safely, environmentally and socially responsible as possible. If developed successfully, Gato do Mato will take Brazil one step closer to becoming a leading energy player on the world stage, with long-term economic benefits for the country.

Finally, the approval of the Final Investment Decision of the Gato do Mato project is a great milestone for Shell Brasil and the partner consortium. It demonstrates a common commitment to driving Brazil’s energy future through strategic investment, innovation and environmental stewardship. By capitalizing on this opportunity, Petrobras’ new Gato do Mato development shows that Brazil is writing the new chapter in its oil story, unlocking critical resources and ensuring that it remains a leader in the oil and gas industry.

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