Oil and natural gas production in Brazil hits record high

Brazil's oil and natural gas production reached a record 6.120 million barrels per day in September, surpassing the previous record set in August. Oil extraction was 4.711 million barrels per day, a 2.1% increase from August and a 20.3% rise compared to September 2025. Natural gas production was 223.98 million cubic meters per day, up 1.6% from August and 17.5% from the previous year. The pre-salt region contributed significantly, with 5.100 million barrels per day, accounting for 83.3% of Brazil's total production. Offshore fields produced 98.1% of oil and 89% of natural gas, with Petrobras responsible for 87.02% of the total output.