Búzios Field Sets Natural Gas Export Records Amid Production Modernization
Petrobras reported Búzios field achieved record natural gas exports, surpassing 10 million m³/d in August 2026. The increase is attributed to the optimization of existing production systems, not new installations.
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The Búzios field's natural gas exports exceeded 10 million cubic meters per day in August 2026, setting a new record. The previous record was 9.1 million m³/d in March 2026, and a daily record of 14.1 million m³/d was reached on August 6, up from 13.9 million m³/d in July.
Optimization initiatives, particularly modernization of gas treatment plants on platforms P-74 through P-77, have doubled export capacity per platform from 1.5 million to 3 million m³/d. Future expansions include new systems for P-78 and P-79 by 2027, with Búzios 12 expected to add 5.5 million m³/d by 2032.
In Upper Burrell Township, the TECfusions Keystone Connect data center has been operational since June 2026, with plans to scale to 3 gigawatts of power, transitioning to onsite natural gas. Local opposition persists regarding zoning and environmental concerns as the township develops regulations for data centers.
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