On February 11, 2025, Brazilian oil and gas company Brava Energia finalized a pivotal agreement with global commodity trader Trafigura PTE Ltd.
This contract covers the sale of six million barrels of oil from the Atlanta field, a key offshore asset in Brazil’s Santos Basin. The deal reflects Brava Energia’s strategic focus on deepwater production and its growing role in Brazil’s energy sector.
The Atlanta field, operated by Brava Energia with an 80% stake and Westlawn holding the remaining 20%, produces heavy oil with low sulfur content. Production began in January 2025 using the state-of-the-art FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) vessel Atlanta.
This unit, replacing the older Petrojarl I, can process up to 50,000 barrels of oil daily. It can also treat 140,000 barrels of water per day and store 1.6 million barrels of crude. The field’s recoverable reserves are estimated at 200 million barrels.
The contract between Brava Energia and Trafigura offers flexible terms designed to maximize value. It includes profit-sharing mechanisms through cargo combinations, access to specialized markets for Atlanta‘s unique oil grade, and competitive financing options.
Pricing is linked to international low-sulfur bunker reference prices, aligning with global market trends. Brava Energia emerged in 2024 following the merger of Enauta and 3R Petroleum.
Brava Energia and Trafigura Partnership
The company has since focused on offshore operations while divesting less strategic onshore assets. Recent milestones include the acquisition of a 23% stake in the Parque das Conchas cluster from QatarEnergy for $150 million.
Additionally, production has been launched at the FPSO Atlanta. Trafigura, one of the world’s largest commodity traders, brings its extensive market expertise and global logistics network to this partnership.
By securing this deal, Trafigura strengthens its position in sourcing premium-grade crude from emerging markets like Brazil. This agreement underscores Brava Energia’s operational capabilities and strategic vision.
It also highlights Brazil’s growing prominence as a global energy supplier. For both companies, this collaboration represents a significant step forward in optimizing value chains and expanding market access in the competitive energy landscape.
