FPSO Cidade de Saquarema: 150,000 Barrels Per Day Capacity and High-Level Engineering in the Pre-Salt

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 16/04/2025 at 00:24

FPSO Cidade de Saquarema opera no pré-sal com 150 mil barris/dia e 6 milhões de m³ de gás. Veja dados técnicos e histórico da unidade da SBM Offshore.

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SBM Offshore Unit Operates in Lula Field with Advanced Technologies, DP System and Depth of 2,120 Meters

The FPSO Cidade de Saquarema is one of the jewels of offshore engineering in the Brazilian pre-salt. Commissioned in July 2016, it currently operates in the Lula field, Santos Basin, under a 20-year contract with Petrobras. The unit is responsible for producing up to 150,000 barrels of oil per day and compressing 6 million m³ of natural gas, with 18 connected wells, of which 9 are producers and 9 are injectors.

History of FPSO Cidade de Saquarema

Originally built in 2006 in South Korea as the VLCC tanker Elisabeth Maersk, the hull was converted to FPSO in two phases:

The first took place in China, in 2014
The finalization occurred at Estaleiro Brasa (Brazil), in 2016

The vessel arrived in Brazil at the end of 2015 and began oil production in July 2016, through the well 8-LL-81D-RJS.

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Technical Performance and Strategic Location

FPSO Cidade de Saquarema operates in the pre-salt with 150,000 barrels/day and 6 million m³ of gas. See technical data and history of the SBM Offshore unit.

The FPSO Cidade de Saquarema is anchored at a depth of 2,120 meters, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to ensure stability, safety, and efficiency in one of the industry’s most challenging environments.

Technical Highlights:

Dynamic Positioning (DP) System
Large-Scale Storage and Processing Capacity
Full Integration with the Injection and Production Networks of the Lula Field

The field is operated in partnership by Petrobras (65%), Shell (25%), and Petrogal Brasil (10%).

Energy Efficiency in the Pre-Salt

In addition to operational robustness, the FPSO Cidade de Saquarema is a reference in energy efficiency, focusing on sustainable practices. Its design has been optimized to reduce environmental impact and maximize the utilization of extracted resources.

The unit features modern systems for water treatment, gas reinjection, and emission control, aligning with the environmental objectives of the offshore sector.

FPSO Cidade de Saquarema: 150,000 Barrels Per Day Capacity and High-Level Engineering in the Pre-Salt

SBM Offshore Unit Operates in Lula Field with Advanced Technologies, DP System and Depth of 2,120 Meters

History of FPSO Cidade de Saquarema

Technical Performance and Strategic Location

Energy Efficiency in the Pre-Salt

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