Equinor Will Connect FPSO to Macaé with New Gas Pipeline

Written by Andriely Medeiros de Araújo

Published on 02/07/2025 at 14:05

Updated on 02/07/2025 at 14:06

Equinor recebe licença do Ibama e aprova gasoduto entre FPSO e Macaé, marcando avanço histórico na produção offshore de gás natural no Brasil. Fonte: Equinor

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Equinor Receives License from Ibama and Approves Gas Pipeline Between FPSO and Macaé, Marking Historic Advancement in Offshore Natural Gas Production in Brazil.

Equinor’s Raia Project receives the green light to connect FPSO to Macaé and promises to revolutionize natural gas in the country.

This week, Equinor took a decisive step toward transforming the natural gas chain in Brazil. Ibama granted the preliminary license for the start of production activities for the Raia Project, located in the Campos Basin.

Almost simultaneously, the ANP authorized the construction of a 204 km gas pipeline that will connect the FPSO of the unit directly to the city of Macaé (RJ).

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FPSO in the Pre-Salt Will Deliver Natural Gas Directly to the Transportation System

The gas pipeline, with 200 km of marine extension and another 4 km on land, will start from the Raia Manta and Raia Pintada fields and connect to the network of the Nova Transportadora do Sudeste (NTS) in Macaé.

Thanks to the high quality of hydrocarbons in the region, it will be possible to deliver the gas directly to the transportation system, already ready for distribution.

Additionally, the entire structure will be integrated into a single production unit, the FPSO, which will serve as the processing center at sea.

ANP Unifies Fields and Creates the New Raia Mantada Field

Another important advancement was the approval by the ANP of the unification of the Raia Manta and Raia Pintada fields. Both are located in the same block and now form the Raia Mantada field.

According to the agency, this measure prevents financial losses in government participation and optimizes production. Equinor will have up to 60 days to present a development plan for the newly unified area.

Macaé Gains Prominence as a Strategic Point for Natural Gas

With the direct connection to the FPSO, Macaé strengthens its role as a logistical and energy hub in Brazil. The city will be the gateway for natural gas processed at sea, through the Gas Receipt Station (ERG).

This structure will ensure the safe arrival of the fuel to the national grid, making the region even more relevant for the country’s energy security.

Raia Project Should Meet Up to 15% of National Gas Demand

Operated by Equinor (35%), in partnership with Repsol Sinopec (35%) and Petrobras (30%), the Raia Project brings together three promising discoveries in the pre-salt: Pão de Açúcar, Gávea, and Seat.

Recoverable reserves total more than 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe). The expected export capacity through the new gas pipeline is 16 million cubic meters per day, which could represent up to 15% of the total demand for natural gas in Brazil, with operations scheduled to begin in 2028.

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Andre

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04/07/2025 19:05

Parabéns equinor Parabéns Brasil petrobras

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Infante

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04/07/2025 12:16

Desde 2012 esta lesma. Importa de tudo e mais caro. Extrativista perdulário despreza seu gás

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Infante

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04/07/2025 12:14

Desde 2012 nesta lesma e importando de tudo e mais caro. Pais extrativista perdulário despreza o seu gas.

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Equinor Will Connect FPSO to Macaé with New Gas Pipeline

Equinor Receives License from Ibama and Approves Gas Pipeline Between FPSO and Macaé, Marking Historic Advancement in Offshore Natural Gas Production in Brazil.

FPSO in the Pre-Salt Will Deliver Natural Gas Directly to the Transportation System

ANP Unifies Fields and Creates the New Raia Mantada Field

Macaé Gains Prominence as a Strategic Point for Natural Gas

Raia Project Should Meet Up to 15% of National Gas Demand

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Equinor Will Connect FPSO to Macaé with New Gas Pipeline

Equinor Receives License from Ibama and Approves Gas Pipeline Between FPSO and Macaé, Marking Historic Advancement in Offshore Natural Gas Production in Brazil.

FPSO in the Pre-Salt Will Deliver Natural Gas Directly to the Transportation System

ANP Unifies Fields and Creates the New Raia Mantada Field

Macaé Gains Prominence as a Strategic Point for Natural Gas

Raia Project Should Meet Up to 15% of National Gas Demand

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