BOGOTĂ, COLOMBIA (By Ana Sanches, Energy Analytics Institute, 28.Jul.2026, Words: 277) â PETROBRAS said average production of oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), and natural gas reached a record 3.34 MMboe/d in the second quarter 2026 (2Q:26), up 14.1% compared to the 2Q:25 and up 3.4% compared to the 1Q:26.
Higher production was driven mainly by increased operational efficiency, the ramp-up of FPSOs Maria QuitĂ©ria in the Jubarte field, Alexandre de GusmĂŁo in the Mero field, and P-78 in the BĂșzios field, as well as the start-up of FPSO P-79 in the BĂșzios field.
These factors were partially offset by the natural decline of mature fields, the Rio de Janeiro-based company announced on 28 Jul. 2026 in its 2Q:26 Production and Sales report.
âThis quarterâs results primarily reflect the consistent gains in operational efficiency across our assets and a significant step forward in the operations of our units, reaching new production records. With higher efficiency, we produced 70 thousand more barrels per day than in the same period of the previous year â an increase equivalent to the production capacity of FPSO Anna Nery, in Marlim field. In addition, the start-up of P-79, the eighth unit in BĂșzios field, reinforces the strategic importance of this asset for Brazil. BĂșzios has just reached a new production record, with an average of 1.2 MM bpd, and will also have four more planned units, further expanding its contribution to the countryâs energy security.âÂ
Sylvia Anjos, Chief Exploration and Production Officer
This quarter, 10 new producing wells started up, including 4 in the Campos Basin and 6 in the Santos Basin.
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By Ana Sanches reporting from Bogotå. © 1999-2026 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
