Norwegian Firm Provides Subsea Services In Oil And Gas Offshore Fields Operated By Petrobras In Brazil. The Contract Has A Fixed Term Of Three Years And Includes An Option To Extend The Contract For Another Two Years.
In an official statement to the press today (09/06/2021), the scope of the contract covers the full range of life cycle subsea services for various fields operated by Petrobras along the Brazilian coast. This will include inspection, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and supplying spare parts, as well as installation and commissioning services. The framework contract is valid from June 2021 and will be managed from Aker Solutions’ service base in Rio das Ostras, Rio de Janeiro.
The agreement has a strong focus on safe operations and continuous improvements. Aker Solutions will continue its commitment to promote local partnerships, with a local content rate of at least 90 percent. The company focuses on industrializing service delivery to increase efficiency, optimize execution, and facilitate the reduction of operational costs.
“Brazil is a key global offshore market, and we look forward to continuing our strong partnership with Petrobras,” said Maria Peralta, executive vice president and head of subsea business at Aker Solutions. “Aker Solutions has been present in Brazil for over four decades, and we are committed to continuing to deliver our services to help Petrobras maximize the potential of its fields in the safest, most efficient, and sustainable way possible.”
-
A Canadian study detects record methane emissions and reveals that abandoned oil wells pollute up to 1,000 times more than expected.
-
Foresea announces winners of the 3rd supplier award highlighting performance, technology, and sustainability in the oil and gas sector in Macaé.
-
The 12% export tax on Brazilian oil reignites the debate on regulatory risk, competitiveness, and impact on the trade balance.
-
Rio could lose up to R$ 21 billion per year due to the STF’s decision on oil royalties, and the impact could affect the economy, tourism, and services.
Aker Solutions’ life cycle subsea services ensure that customers maintain safe operations and provide greater reliability, enhanced production, and lower costs. It ensures that operators maintain full control of the integrity and condition of their assets, enabling efficient and informed decisions to meet production goals. Among other services, our maintenance contract also includes sustainable initiatives related to renewing Petrobras’ existing assets.
Petrobras has a substantial portfolio of oil and gas fields operated in Brazil, including deepwater and pre-salt fields. Aker Solutions has installed approximately 240 subsea trees for fields operated by Petrobras along the Brazilian coast over the past 25 years.
The award will be recorded as an order entry in the second quarter of 2021 in the Subsea segment. The value represents an estimate of the work anticipated for the specified term of the contract and will depend on future customer demands.
Aker Solutions sets a large contract between NOK 1.2 billion and NOK 2.0 billion. (Norwegian Crowns).
About Aker Solutions
Aker Solutions provides integrated solutions, products, and services for the global energy industry. We enable the production of low-carbon oil and gas and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution, we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy

Seja o primeiro a reagir!