ABSTRACT. In analogue modeling, ground gamma-ray spectrometric data of the Devonian Jaguariaíva, Tibagi, and São Domingos members of the Ponta Grossa Formation (Paraná Basin) allowed for a better understanding of the spatial distribution of lithotypes. Correlations based on gamma-ray values obtained from deep well logging could be improved. Ground values, spaced 50 cm in sandstones and 100 cm in shales, were taken along four sections: Arapoti, Tibagi, Jaguariaíva, and Ponta Grossa. The sections were 30, 250, 12, and 16 meters thickness, respectively. The results show that both ground and deep values reflect the gradual clay enrichment trend noticed along the Arapoti section (transition beds between Furnas and Ponta Grossa formations). Along the Tibagi section (Jaguariaíva Member), total organic carbon values are in direct relation to ground and deep gamma-ray values, and good gamma-ray spectrometric and granulometric correspondence is observed between both deep and ground data along 250 meters of Ponta Grossa Formation outcrops. Along the Jaguariaíva section, clear decrease of intensity is observed in sandy layers, with abruptly lower values at the contacts with basal sandstones of the Itararé Group. Along the Ponta Grossa section, the Tibagi Member, with its notably higher sandfraction content, shows a gamma-ray signature compatible with the coarsening upward observed in well data. The São Domingos Member, a massive clayey interval of the Ponta Grossa Formation, is characterized by high gamma-ray values in both investigation levels. Ground gamma-ray spectrometry combined with detailed outcrop descriptions and deep source data proved to be useful in the establishment of analogue models for the Ponta Grossa Formation in the Paraná Basin.Keywords: ground gamma-ray, gamma-ray well logging, analogue models, Ponta Grossa Formation, Paraná Basin. RESUMO.No contexto de modelos análogos, dados gamaespectrométricos de superfície da Formação Ponta Grossa (FPG), Devoniano da Bacia do Paraná, constituída pelos membros Jaguariaíva, Tibagi e São Domingos, permitiram melhor entender a distribuição de seus litotipos e estabelecer correlações com os dados de radiação gama derivados de perfis de poços profundos. As medidas de superfície, espaçadas de 50 cm nos arenitos e 100 cm nos folhelhos, foram adquiridas em quatro seções:Arapoti, Tibagi, Jaguariaíva e Ponta Grossa, com extensões respectivas de 30, 250, 12 e 16 metros. Os resultados mostraram que a tendência de incremento gradativo da fração argila na seção Arapoti (camadas de transição das formações Furnas e Ponta Grossa) foi bem refletida nos perfis de raios gama em superfície e subsuperfície.No perfil Tibagi (Membro Jaguariaíva), os teores de carbono orgânico total (COT) guardaram relação direta com o aumento da radiação gama em superfície e em profundidade. Ainda neste perfil se constatou relações consistentes dos dados gamaespectrométricos de afloramentos e poços com a seção granulométrica de 250 metros de exposição da FPG. Na seção Jaguariaíva foi possível notar com cla...

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Petrobras has been carrying out intensive exploratory efforts in the Campos Basin ring fences, seeking to selectively drill exploratory opportunities close to the already existing production infrastructure. This strategy aims at contributing to the expansion or maintenance of the production curves related to the existing projects in these areas. The Exploration, Reservoir and Production teams work in an integrated way, in order to optimize each project through the extensive application of the existing data and information, taking advantage of the available infrastructure and resources. This approach leads to better economic estimates for the remaining exploration opportunities, boosting investments and further production. Excellent exploration results have been obtained by applying this integrated approach, including recent discoveries in the Campos Basin Pre-Salt reservoirs in the Marlim (Brava), Marlim Sul (Poraquê-Alto) and Albacora (Forno) ring fences, adding significant volumes to the ongoing revitalization projects. Surrounding the ring fence areas in the Campos Basin, new play concepts and technologies have been also applied, resulting in significant discoveries, such as Tartaruga Verde and Tartaruga MestiÇa oilfields, both with expected first oil production in 2018.