OGX Petróleo e Gás Participações S.A. (OGX) has identified the presence of hydrocarbons in carbonate reservoirs in the Albian section of well 1-OGX-79-RJS, in block BM-C-39, in shallow waters of the Campos Basin. OGX holds 100 percent interest in the block.

A hydrocarbon column of approximately 492 feet (150 meters) was encountered in carbonate reservoirs of the Albian section with about 210 feet (64 meters) of net pay. The drilling of well OGX-79, known as Itacoatiara, was concluded, reaching a final depth of 6,660 feet (2,030 meters).

"This discovery demonstrates OGX's maturity, with exceptional results occurring in parallel in the Company's exploration and production divisions, and it confirms our expectations for the unexplored potential of the Campos Basin," commented Paulo Mendonça, General Executive Officer and Exploration Officer of OGX. "This accumulation, Itacoatiara (OGX-79), expands the Waikiki Complex, and together with the Tubarão Martelo field and Peró and Ingá accumulations," added Mr. Mendonça.

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