Assessment of Undiscovered Conventional Oil and Gas Resources in the Santos Basin, Campos Basin, and Espírito Santo Basin Provinces of Brazil, 2024
Fact Sheet
2026-3062
National and Global Petroleum Assessment
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Abstract
Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated undiscovered, technically recoverable mean conventional resources of 10.4 billion barrels of oil and 53.3 trillion cubic feet of gas in the Santos Basin, Campos Basin, and Espírito Santo Basin provinces of Brazil.
Suggested Citation
Schenk, C.J., Gelman, S.E., Hearon, J.S., Mercier, T.J., Le, P.A., Cicero, A.D., Johnson, B.G., Lagesse, J.H., and Leathers-Miller, H.M., 2026, Assessment of undiscovered conventional oil and gas resources in the Santos Basin, Campos Basin, and Espírito Santo Basin provinces of Brazil, 2024: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2026–3062, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20263062.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Study Area
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Total Petroleum System and Assessment Units
- Undiscovered Resources Summary
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Assessment of undiscovered conventional oil and gas resources in the Santos Basin, Campos Basin, and Espírito Santo Basin provinces of Brazil, 2024 |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2026-3062 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20263062 |
| Publication Date | February 11, 2026 |
| Year Published | 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Central Energy Resources Science Center |
| Description | Report: 6 p.; Data Release |
| Country | Brazil |
| Other Geospatial | Campos Basin, Espírito Santo Basin, Santos Basin |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |