SAN RAMON, Calif., March 16 (UPI) -- U.S. supermajor Chevron announced it issued a request to halt production at the Brazilian offshore Frade field after discovering a small seep.
"Chevron has identified a small new seep in the field and subsidence in the area," a statement read. "The company will conduct a comprehensive technical study and prepare a complementary study to better understand the geological features of the area, working with our partners and seeking necessary approvals from (the Brazilian) National Petroleum Agency."