Ecopetrol and Petrobras are making progress in formalizing a joint marketing scheme for natural gas from the Sirius project, a field located in the offshore Caribbean region.
Gas commercialization in the Sirius project
Both companies agreed to coordinate the sale of up to 249 million cubic feet per day of gas for a maximum period of six years under a firm contract subject to conditions. This type of contract is regulated by current regulations and allows the parties to advance in the medium and long term supply planning.
The Sirius project, under the GUA-OFF-0 contract, is in the development phase. Although initial production is scheduled for 2030, the early commercialization mechanism will allow securing sales commitments prior to start-up. The companies expect to finalize the first contracts before December 12, 2025.
The implementation of the project will require connection to the National Transportation System, in addition to compliance with the necessary licenses and permits from the competent authorities. In this way, Ecopetrol and Petrobras have expressed their commitment to a development aligned with regulatory requirements and the availability of infrastructure.
This agreement reflects the synergy between a Colombian state-owned company and a Brazilian company. Brazilian company with extensive experience in offshore exploration. The shared strategy focuses on guaranteeing an efficient and transparent supply of natural gas, with the objective of strengthening the national energy matrix in the coming years.
The development of the Sirius field also positions the Colombian Caribbean as a strategic point for natural gas production. This offshore region becomes a strategic axis for exploration and future extraction, with the potential to contribute to national demand.
Source: Ecopetrol
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