PANAMA CITY, PANAMA (Piero Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 10.Apr.2025) — Ecopetrol and Petrobras International Braspetro B.V – Colombia Branch (PIB-COL) successfully completed the initial formation tests of the Sirius-2 well located in the deep waters offshore Colombia. This marks a major milestone in the project’s evaluation phase.
The companies have now begun preparing the development of the deposit, which will allow Colombia add significant new natural gas supply starting in 2029.
The pressure data captured during the test show a good coupling with the geological model, confirming the prediction made with the interpretation of the seismic. The characterization of the fluids obtained will allow the companies to adjust the requirements of the gas treatment facilities, Ecopetrol announced on 10 Apr. 2025 in an official statement.
