
Petrobras temporarily suspends Foz do Amazonas drilling after fluid leak
By Rafael BortolotiJanuary 07, 2026 at 04:10 PM1 min read
Petrobras reported the interruption of exploratory operations at the Morpho well, about 175 km off Amapá, following a leak in auxiliary drilling fluid lines. The event involved water-based biodegradable fluid and no oil release was recorded. According to Petrobras, containment was completed, Ibama has been notified, and activities will resume after repairs and technical verification are concluded.
This article was produced by Westhon Media for One Energy News.