Seatrium To Deliver One Of World’s Largest FPSOs To Petrobras’ Buzios Field

Seatrium Limited has announced that it is ready to deliver the PETROBRAS 78 (P-78), the first in a series of turnkey Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels to Brazil’s national oil company, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras).

The sailaway ceremony for the P-78 took place two weeks ago at Seatrium’s yard in Singapore. After delivery, the P-78 will be deployed in the Buzios field, which is the largest deepwater oil field in the world.

The FPSO has a production capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) and can process 7.2 million cubic metres (mcbm) of gas per day. It also has a storage capacity of 2 million barrels of oil, making it one of the largest FPSOs operating globally.

Seatrium’s Chief Executive Officer, Chris Ong, said through the company’s official communication that they are proud to deliver the first EPC FPSO in this series to Petrobras.

He added that Seatrium, as a leading provider of sustainable offshore energy and infrastructure assets, is dedicated to helping Petrobras reduce carbon emissions from its floating production units. He also mentioned that Seatrium’s partnership with Petrobras spans five other FPSO projects, all of which include innovative features focused on sustainability.

Seatrium follows a One Seatrium Global Delivery Model, which allows its teams to collaborate with global industry leaders and execute projects across different locations. This model helps the company overcome geographical barriers by using its international network of shipyards and partners.

For the P-78, Seatrium’s teams fabricated the topside modules weighing 54,000 metric tonnes (MT) across multiple shipyards located in Singapore, China, and Brazil. The integration and commissioning works were completed in Singapore. Once the FPSO reaches the Buzios field, Seatrium will carry out the final offshore commissioning phase there.

Petrobras’ Executive Officer for Engineering, Technology and Innovation, Renata Baruzzi, said that the P-78 is not only the largest and most complex unit ever built for Petrobras but also represents a significant step forward for the company.

She mentioned that the vessel includes new technical specifications and incorporates lessons learned from previous FPSO projects like the Replicantes and Cessão Onerosa series.

Seatrium has previously delivered several critical projects for Petrobras and Brazil’s energy industry. These include FPSOs, floating production units, Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRUs), drilling rigs, and accommodation vessels. All these projects play a key role in strengthening Brazil’s offshore energy capabilities.

Reference: Seatrium

Source: Maritime Shipping News