In 2024, offshore oil exploration accidents in Brazil reached a historic high with 731 recorded incidents, averaging two daily. This rise stems from increased exploration activities, raising safety concerns about the licensing process for Block 59 in the Amazon Basin. The ANP reported, this trend is linked to heightened operational activity.
In 2024, offshore oil exploration accidents in Brazil have surged to a record level, as reported by the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP). This year marks the highest number of incidents since tracking began in 2011, with 731 accidents recorded, averaging two per day. This is an increase from 718 incidents in 2023 and 598 in 2022.
Safety issues have become a focal point in discussions regarding the licensing of Block 59, within the Amazon River Mouth Basin’s Equatorial Margin region. The government’s push to advance this process has sparked significant political opposition.
In response to inquiries about the spike in accidents, the ANP explained that “the figure can be understood as a consequence of increased activity in the country, with the entry of several production units, as well as the strong resumption of exploration and drilling of new wells.”
The rise in offshore oil exploration accidents in Brazil to 731 incidents in 2024 indicates a troubling trend despite existing safety measures. This influx correlates with increased exploration activity and heightened government licensing debates, particularly concerning Block 59. The ANP attributes this increase to expanded production and drilling operations.
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