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The verdict of the ANP, which analyzed the operation in the Búzios Field, reinforces the commitment of companies, such as Petrobras, to exploration ethics.
The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) took an important step towards advancing exploration in the Brazilian pre-salt by releasing the operation of the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré, a unit that will operate in the Búzios field, in the Santos Basin, whose exploration consortium is led by Petrobras.
In this agreement, together with the Brazilian company, there are two Chinese initiatives: CNOOC and CNODC, in addition to Pré-Sal Petróleo (PPSA).
The FPSO Almirante Tamandaré: capacity and technology
With an impressive production capacity of up to 225 thousand barrels of oil per day and 12 million cubic meters of gas, the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré is considered the largest in Brazil to date.
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Manufactured at the Chinese shipyard CMHI, the ship arrived in Brazil in October 2024 and underwent rigorous inspections carried out by the ANP, two of which were carried out at the construction shipyard and one in the offshore environment, where it is currently located.
The analysis also included a check of all documentation involved in the operation.
The Almirante Tamandaré is part of the production in the Búzios Field along with five other floating units already in operation: the FPSOs P-74, P-75, P-76, P-77 and Almirante Barroso.
The installation of this unit aims to increase production in the field, reinforcing the importance of the region for Brazil's economy and energy security.
Commitment to sustainability
In addition to its impressive production capacity, the FPSO Almirante Tamandaré features advanced decarbonization technologies, such as a closed flare system and heat recovery equipment.
These devices aim to optimize energy consumption, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the sustainability of the oil extraction process.
The innovative configuration is a direct response to the environmental challenges faced by the oil and gas industry.
Discover the Búzios Field, the largest ultra-deep water reserve in the world
With historic and growing production, the Búzios Field, officially marked as the largest ultra-deepwater field in the world, is considered one of Petrobras' greatest assets.
In April 2024, the field reached the incredible milestone of 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent produced since the start of its operations in 2018.
This number highlights the strategic importance of the region for national and international oil production.
Learn more about ANP, the agency that regulates and supervises the oil, natural gas and biofuels sector
The ANP is an autarchy linked to the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) with the mission of regulating, contracting and inspecting activities related to the oil, natural gas, biofuels and hydrogen industries in Brazil.
It is responsible for regulating a vast set of activities, ranging from oil and gas exploration to the sale of fuels on the market, including refining, transportation, distribution and resale.
The agency also oversees the production of biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, in addition to ensuring the quality of fuels on the market. The ANP monitors around 137 companies in the sector, ensuring that standards are met efficiently.
In addition, the agency is responsible for carrying out bids for exploration areas, calculating oil and gas royalties, and developing research and innovation projects in the energy sector.
Its role also includes monitoring activities related to fuel distribution, as well as quality control and defending competition.
With the mission of acting “from the well to the pump”, ANP plays a fundamental role in the management of Brazil's natural resources, ensuring both energy production and the efficient and safe supply of fuels to the end consumer.
