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Producing 100 barrels/day and providing energy for 230 inhabitants, Petrobras' FPSO Maria Quitéria begins operating in the pre-salt layer ahead of schedule.
Petrobras surprised the market this Tuesday (15) by announce the opening advance of its new production unit in the Jubarte field, in the Campos Basin.
The FPSO Maria Quitéria is already in operation, achieving its first oil extraction, and promises to move the energy sector by providing a production capacity that previously seemed distant.
In the Jubarte field, located in the area known as Parque das Baleias, the Maria Quitéria floating platform is capable of producing up to 100 barrels of oil and processing 5 million cubic meters of gas per day.
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According to Petrobras, the initial forecast for the start of operations was only for 2025, but the start was brought forward, which indicates a successful and efficient execution of the project.
With an imposing structure, the unit is 156 meters high and 333 meters long and promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 24%.
Technological innovations boost Maria Quitéria's efficiency
As announced by Petrobras, the Maria Quitéria FPSO (acronym for Floating Oil Production, Storage and Transfer Unit) integrates the most advanced technologies for process optimization and carbon emissions reduction.
Additionally, the platform has generation capacity of 100 MW of power, enough to supply a city of 230 inhabitants. This demonstrates a significant step by the company towards more sustainable operations with a lower environmental impact.
The Jubarte field, where the unit is installed, is one of the main assets in Parque das Baleias, in Espírito Santo.
Petrobras holds exclusive production rights and, according to the company, the FPSO will be connected to a total of eight producing wells and eight injectors, which allows for continuous and high-yield extraction.
The Integrated Whale Park Project: challenges and expectations
The Whale Park, which encompasses fields such as Baleia Anã, Cachalote, Caxaréu, Pirambú and Mangangá, is a project that aims to expand the exploration capacity of the Brazilian pre-salt layer.
In 2019, Petrobras signed an agreement with the ANP (National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels) to extend the concession until 2056, enabling the creation of new platforms such as Maria Quitéria.
Today, three other platforms operate in the Parque das Baleias: P-57, P-58 and FPSO Cidade de Anchieta.
According to Petrobras, Maria Quitéria will be responsible for around 40% of total production, which should boost pre-salt extraction in the state of Espírito Santo and consolidate the company as one of the world leaders in the oil and gas sector.
Perspectives for the future of energy production
The advance in the operation of the FPSO Maria Quitéria represents an important achievement for Petrobras and highlights Brazil's ability to innovate and expand its production in a sustainable manner.
The expectation is that this new floating platform, with high production capacity and emission control technologies, will become a model for future deep-water exploration projects.
Finally, considering the impact of this platform on the country's energy production, the question remains: how can technological advances in pre-salt exploration transform Brazil into a global leader in the energy sector?
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