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FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias starts production and promises innovations in the pre-salt
The FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias, or Mero 3, has started extracting oil and gas in the Mero's field, Libra block, pre-salt of the Santos Basin. With capacity to produce up to 180 thousand barrels per day and compress 12 million cubic meters of gas per day, the platform promises a leap in the country's energy production. This marks an essential advance for Brazil.
Mero 3: high productivity with cutting-edge technology
Once peak production is reached, the Mero field will be able to produce up to 590 barrels per day with the innovative HISEP® system, scheduled for 2028. With it, oil and gas are separated on the seabed and the CO₂-rich gas is reinjected. In this way, the FPSO reduces emissions and also alleviates surface processing, increasing sustainability.
Sustainability: FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias and cutting emissions
In addition to its production capacity, the FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias reduces its carbon footprint with the HISEP® system. Therefore, CO₂ is reinjected into the seabed, which reduces the load on gas processing on the surface and cuts emissions into the atmosphere. Thus, the operation becomes more efficient and responsible.
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Libra Block Consortium: Strategic Partnership
The operation of the FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias is possible thanks to the Libra block consortium, led by Petrobras, with a 38,6% stake. Shell Brasil, TotalEnergies, CNOOC, CNPC Brasil and PPSA are participating together. This partnership is essential, as it shares risks and allows investment in cutting-edge technologies.
The impact of FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias on the energy sector
In addition to energy security, the Mero field strengthens Brazil’s position in the pre-salt layer and expands oil exports. With MISC Group, the FPSO operator, the platform reinforces international interest in the pre-salt layer and positions Brazil in a prominent position in the global energy market.
What's next for Mero's camp?
The Mero field continues to invest in innovation and productivity, including the HISEP® system, which makes offshore production more efficient and less polluting. With the increase in production from Mero 3, new development phases in the field may be announced, reinforcing the pre-salt in the energy matrix.
