Ocyan and Senai Cimatec sign cooperation agreement with Petrobras to develop robot in underwater wells, reducing costs and environmental risks.
In the global mining scenario, the creation of collaboration agreements between companies and institutions has become essential to promote innovative and sustainable practices. With the emergence of new technologies and growing concern for the environment, cooperation between sectors is an essential guiding principle for progress. Recently, the joining of forces between Ocyan, Senai Cimatec and Petrobras exemplified the power of strategic partnerships, by coinciding efforts towards digital transformation and operational efficiency. This initiative not only aims to optimize processes, but also to reduce risks and costs, leveraging the future of mining.
From 2025 onwards, the focus on automation and energy transition should expand through collaborative initiatives. The mining sector, supported by significant investments and visionary leadership, projects robust and sustainable growth. The development of disruptive technologies marks a new chapter for the extractive industry. In this context, the alliance between large corporations and research institutions, such as that observed between Ocyan, Petrobras and Senai Cimatec, underscores the importance of synergies. In January 2025, partnerships like these pave the way for new discoveries and unprecedented innovations. Sources include reports from the National Mining Agency and official statements from Ocyan.
Impact of Technological Innovations on the Future of Mining
With a focus on energy transition and sustainability, the cooperation between Ocyan and Petrobras has been highlighted in the development of the Robin project, which aims to revolutionize interventions in subsea wells. The agreement formalized on January 10, 2025, laid the foundation for more than R$22 million to be invested in this pioneering project. This robot, an innovation in the sector, promises to minimize environmental impacts and ensure safer operations. Competition between countries for greener solutions offers new opportunities, and these partnerships facilitate the entry of companies into the more sustainable and automated global market.
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Committing to more responsible mining strengthens public trust and the image of the companies involved. Furthermore, by following ESG (environmental, social and governance) guidelines, corporations can navigate more safely in a constantly evolving market. According to the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the investment in research and development seen in these agreements reflects a cultural shift that prioritizes both innovation and formative alliances. These aspects ensure that the mining sector not only survives, but flourishes towards a prosperous and renewed future.
The Crucial Role of Collaboration for Sustainable Advances in Mining
Mineral exploration today benefits greatly from international collaboration. As the planet faces sustainability challenges, the union of nations and companies around common goals is vital. The recent formal agreement between Ocyan and Senai Cimatec demonstrates how working in synergy creates a scenario conducive to innovation. This continuous development will keep the interest of various stakeholders alive and allow more efficient and sustainable solutions to emerge in record time. Reports from the Brazilian Mining Association corroborate these advances, predicting a 2025 full of unexplored possibilities.
Innovation in Robot Development
The cutting-edge technology built into the light intervention robot in oil wells is a crucial strategic innovation. This significant breakthrough was conceived by the cooperation between Petrobras and Senai Cimatec, with the main objective of reducing the exorbitant costs associated with the traditional method, which depends on drilling rigs. The daily rates for these rigs can easily exceed US$ 400 thousand. This solution aims to replace the use of this heavy equipment in simpler activities, known as light interventions or light workover. These activities include essential processes such as cleaning, unclogging wells and replacing valves and components of the production column, in addition to preventive maintenance of sensors.
Strategic Partnership and Investment
Now, in partnership with Ocyan and carried out in collaboration with Senai Cimatec, the project enters a crucial stage, which will last 20 months. During this phase, Petrobras will allocate an investment of R$22 million, coming from the funds allocated to the RD&I (Research, Development and Innovation) da National Petroleum Agency (ANP). The aim is not only to reduce costs, but also to enable the robot to operate in wells that are located at depths of more than 2 meters. In this way, the aim is to improve the efficiency of intervention times, reduce the number of professionals exposed to risks, promoting safer operations and mitigating exposure to environmental risks and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Advantages of Technological Cooperation
Using a smaller vessel, the main objective is for the robot to perform interventions in a substantially more agile, economical and safe way. This method is also environmentally sustainable, since it allows the rigs to dedicate themselves exclusively to their main function: heavy drilling. This unprecedented project is seen as revolutionary. The first phase has already been completed by Senai Cimatec, and we are now moving on to phase 2, where the goal is to raise the technological maturity to TRL 4. The forecast is that, in a period of four to five years, this innovation will become a viable commercial technology, according to the words of Rodrigo Chamusca, Executive Manager of Digital Business and Technology at Ocyan.
Ocyan Profile and Collaboration
In the Upstream oil and gas segment, Ocyan has been a recognized service provider of excellence for decades, standing out in its partnerships and collaborations. In OFFSHORE PRODUCTION, the company is a pioneer in Brazil, being the only national operator of floating storage, production and offloading units - FPSOs. We currently operate four units through a joint venture, where the stake is shared equally with Altera Infrastructure, and we maintain long-term contracts in partnership with Consórcio de Libra, Karoon Energy and Brava Energia.
Company Contributions in the Energy Sector
With extensive experience in SUBSEA CONSTRUCTION, Ocyan stands out in the chartering and operation of units for the launch of flexible risers (PLSV's). They also work on decommissioning projects for subsea structures in deepwater offshore fields in Brazil. Their ventures include EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Installation) projects, such as the revitalization of the Campos Basin gas system, through a partnership with Mota-Engil. In addition, they are studying expanding their services to include Offshore Wind energy projects, in sync with their other activities. In Macaé, the company manages the SERVICES and Digital Business and Technologies area, offering a wide range of services, from engineering, supplies and manufacturing to maintenance, repair and technological development, always valuing cooperation.
Source: Ocyan Press