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Daily production from the FPSO Sepetiba will reach an impressive 720 thousand barrels per day, further consolidating Brazil's position as a world leader in deepwater oil production.
Brazil is about to witness a historic milestone in the oil industry with the arrival of the FPSO Sepetiba platform ship, coming directly from China. This revolutionary unit, of the FPSO type (floating production, storage and transfer unit), promises to boost oil and gas production in the pre-salt Santos Basin. Check out the details of this achievement and its potential impact on the Brazilian energy scenario.
Watch the video below and check out the FPSO Sepetiba ship under construction at the China shipyard
Arrival of a giant that will boost the Brazilian oil industry
The FPSO Sepetiba landed on Brazilian soil on September 8, after an epic journey that brought him halfway around the world. This impressive floating unit will undergo a series of technical and legal procedures before heading to the Mero field, located in the Libra block, in the pre-salt of the Santos Basin. The expectation is that, by the fourth quarter of this year, the FPSO Sepetiba will enter into operation, contributing significantly to the national oil sector.
The highlight of this feat is the production capacity of the FPSO Sepetiba. Daily, this platform will have the capacity to extract up to 180 thousand barrels of oil and 12 million cubic meters of gas. This not only solidifies Brazil's position as a key player in the oil industry, but also strengthens international partnerships, such as the collaboration with China in building this giant.
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In addition to the collaboration with China, the ship is the result of the strategic partnership between Petrobras and SBM (responsible for its construction)
The FPSO Sepetiba is the result of the strategic partnership between Petrobras and SBM. SBM, responsible for its construction, once again demonstrated its expertise in manufacturing floating production units. This collaboration represents a significant step for Petrobras, which seeks to expand its presence in the pre-salt, as well as strengthen its relationship with international partners.
The Mero field, operated by Petrobras with a 38,6% stake, is a jewel of the Brazilian oil industry. This production unit will become the second definitive FPSO to be installed in the Mero field, which is the third largest field by volume of oil in place (VOIP). With four systems in total, daily crude oil production capacity will reach an impressive 720 barrels per day, further consolidating Brazil's position as a world leader in deepwater oil production.
In addition to collaboration with China, Mero's unitized field is the result of strategic partnerships with major players in the global industry. Companies such as Shell Brasil, TotalEnergies, CNPC and CNOOC are playing essential roles in the exploration of the Brazilian pre-salt. Pré-Sal Petróleo SA – PPSA, representing the Union in the non-contracted area, also plays a crucial role in managing and supervising operations.
As the FPSO Sepetiba prepares to begin operations in the Mero field, the Brazilian oil industry is about to take a significant leap forward. This milestone will not only boost oil and gas production, but also strengthen international partnerships and Brazil's position as a global leader in the oil industry. With impressive production capacity and strategic collaborations, this is just the beginning of an exciting journey in Brazil's energy sector.
