BP relinquishes prime Brazil pre-salt block on poor exploration results

Company recently made promising discovery at another pre-salt area

BP chief executive Murray Auchincloss. — BP chief executive Murray Auchincloss.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Fabio Palmigiani

South America CorrespondentRio de Janeiro

Published 10 September 2025, 11:26Updated 10 September 2025, 11:26

Brazil BP ANP Pau Brasil Santos basin