FPSO Duque de Caxias – Petrobras' strategic platform, which will connect 15 oil wells to extract up to 180 thousand barrels of oil and compress 12 million cubic meters of gas daily,
Finally, the FPSO Duque de Caxias left the Chinese shipyard heading to Brazil! On Saturday, February 24th, the Petrobras platform ship set sail from Yantai, China, bound for the heart of the pre-salt in the Santos Basin, Brazil. This giant of the seas is on its way to revolutionizing oil production in the country.
With the capacity to extract up to 180 barrels of oil and compress 12 million cubic meters of gas daily, this floating production, storage and transfer unit (FPSOs) promises to be one of the pillars of brazilian oil production in pre-sal. Petrobras, the global oil giant, chartered the platform from MISC to integrate the third definitive production system in the Mero field, increasing production capacity to an impressive 590 thousand barrels per day.
This system involves the 15 well connection, divided between oil producers and water and gas injectors, to a complex underwater infrastructure. This underwater arrangement is made up of a combination of rigid and flexible pipelines, as well as control umbilicals, spanning tens of kilometers.
Petrobras is implementing HISEP technology that will separate oil and gas directly at the bottom of the sea
Innovation at the bottom of the ocean! Petrobras is implementing a pioneering approach to gas management with the equipment HISEP, which will separate oil and gas directly at the bottom of the sea. This patented technology not only optimizes production, but also significantly contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, an important step in the company's journey towards sustainability.
The adoption of technology CCUS (Carbon Capture, Use and Storage) complements this effort, allowing the reinjection of CO2-rich gas into the reservoir. Such innovations reflect Petrobras' commitment to cleaner and more efficient production, in line with its mission to reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions.
Petrobras' Director of Exploration and Production, Joelson Mendes, highlights the company's focus on responsible production. By adopting advanced technologies, Petrobras not only increases efficiency in oil and gas production, but also strengthens its commitment to decarbonization. These initiatives are essential to guarantee a sustainable trajectory, highlighting the importance of continually innovating in search of solutions that meet both Brazil's energy needs and global environmental demands.
Mero – a field of giants: recognized as one of the largest oil reservoirs in Brazil
The Mero field, located at the forefront of the pre-salt in the Santos Basin, is among the largest in Brazil, surpassed only by Tupi and Búzios. With the FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias and another unit scheduled for 2025, Petrobras is preparing the ground for monumental oil production.
Mero's potential is a highlight in the Petrobras portfolio, reflecting the company's commitment to investing in the talent and qualifications of its technicians to overcome challenges and maximize production.
Strategic partnerships with important partners such as Shell Brasil, TotalEnergies, CNOOC, CNPC and Pré-Sal Petróleo SA (PPSA)
The operation of the Mero unitized field is a joint effort led by Petrobras, with important partners such as Shell Brasil, TotalEnergies, CNOOC, CNPC and Pré-Sal Petróleo SA (PPSA). These strategic partnerships are fundamental to the success of the project, combining global expertise to explore one of the most promising oil fields in Brazil.
Carlos José Travassos, director of Engineering, Technology and Innovation at Petrobras, highlights the importance of advancing the Mero project. It highlights the dedication of Petrobras' highly qualified technicians, who are at the forefront of innovation, ensuring that Brazil continues to be a global leader in oil production.
