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DOF Secures Three New Contracts With Petrobras Totaling Over $250 Million

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 19/09/2023 at 20:49

Updated on 19/09/2023 at 20:50

Oil and Gas

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Petrobras’ Contracts with DOF Are for Inspection of Flexible Pipelines, Risers, and Submarine Equipment in the Campos, Santos, and Espírito Santo Basins

The Norwegian shipping company, DOF, announced the acquisition of three new service contracts with Petrobras, valued at over US$ 260 million. These contracts cover a range of services for underwater inspection, including the inspection of flexible pipelines, risers, and submarine equipment in various Brazilian basins such as Campos, Santos, and Espírito Santo. Operations are scheduled to begin between the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, with completion expected within two years, involving over 3,200 inspections, according to the Petronotícias website.

Continuation of a Successful Partnership

These new contracts are an extension of the services previously provided by DOF to Petrobras under contracts signed in 2020. This trusted relationship has strengthened over the years, allowing DOF to establish its position as a reliable partner of Petrobras for complex inspection, maintenance, and repair services in deep waters.

The CEO of DOF Group, Mons S. Aase, expressed his satisfaction with the continuation of this collaboration. He emphasized the importance of these contracts for DOF, ensuring high resource utilization in Brazil and raising the group’s order book to over 25 billion Norwegian kroner, equivalent to about R$ 11.2 billion.

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Advanced Underwater Inspection in Brazilian Waters

The contracted services involve a variety of high-complexity underwater inspection activities. DOF will use at least three specialized vessels to conduct these inspections in various locations within the Campos, Santos, and Espírito Santo basins. These operations will not only ensure the proper maintenance of Petrobras’ underwater infrastructures but also contribute to the ongoing safety and efficiency of the company’s deep-water operations.

Environmental and Economic Benefits

In addition to ensuring the integrity of Petrobras’ underwater facilities, these contracts also have positive environmental implications. With the growing focus on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, the use of underwater inspection services can help identify and prevent leaks and environmental damage, contributing to a cleaner and more responsible operation.

These contracts represent a significant step for DOF in its pursuit of high-quality underwater inspection services globally. The company, with its proven experience and long-standing relationship with Petrobras, is well-positioned to continue providing innovative and reliable solutions to the underwater challenges faced by the offshore energy industry.

In summary, the contracts worth over US$ 260 million signed between DOF and Petrobras for underwater inspection services demonstrate Petrobras’ ongoing trust in DOF’s ability to conduct complex operations in deep waters. This partnership not only strengthens DOF’s position in the Brazilian market but also promotes environmentally responsible and sustainable practices in the offshore energy industry.

DOF Secures Three New Contracts With Petrobras Totaling Over $250 Million

Petrobras’ Contracts with DOF Are for Inspection of Flexible Pipelines, Risers, and Submarine Equipment in the Campos, Santos, and Espírito Santo Basins

Continuation of a Successful Partnership

Advanced Underwater Inspection in Brazilian Waters

Environmental and Economic Benefits

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