Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel Capable of Producing Up to 180,000 Barrels of Oil Per Day Sets Sail from China for Oil Exploration in Brazil's Mero Field

Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel Capable of Producing Up to 180,000 Barrels of Oil Per Day Sets Sail from China for Oil Exploration in Brazil’s Mero Field

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 20/06/2023 at 19:10

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The Ship Will Make a Stop in Angra dos Reis Before Its Installation in the Field, and the Vessel’s Oil Production Will Start Still This Year

SBM Offshore, a Dutch company, announced that the floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO) Sepetiba has departed from the Bomesc shipyard in China, heading towards the Mero field, located in the Santos Basin. It is expected that the vessel’s oil production will begin in the second half of 2023. Before its installation in the field, the ship will make a stop in the sheltered waters of Angra dos Reis (RJ) for technical and legal inspections.

The FPSO Sepetiba has successfully passed the topsides integration and onshore commissioning phases at the Bomesc shipyard. This will be the third FPSO of SBM Offshore’s Fast4Ward model. The Fast4Ward program was developed to streamline the vessel construction process and reduce costs in oil production.

Contract with Petrobras and FPSO Capacity

SBM Offshore has a contract with Petrobras for the leasing and operation of the FPSO Sepetiba for 22 years and six months. The FPSO will have the capacity to produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day and store up to 1,400,000 barrels of oil. Petrobras is the operator of the Mero field, holding a 38.6% stake, in partnership with Shell Brasil (19.3%), TotalEnergies (19.3%), CNPC (9.65%), CNOOC Petroleum Brasil (9.65%), and Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A – PPSA (3.5%), representing the Union in the uncontracted area.

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Contribution to Brazilian Oil Extraction

The departure of the FPSO Sepetiba marks an important milestone for the development of Brazilian pre-salt. With significant production capacity, the floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO) will play a crucial role in the extraction of oil and generation of revenues for the companies involved. Additionally, the use of SBM Offshore’s Fast4Ward program demonstrates the commitment to optimizing construction and delivery processes, boosting efficiency and competitiveness in the ship sector.

Conclusion on the Departure of the Dutch FPSO to Brazil

The departure of the FPSO Sepetiba to the Mero field represents a significant advancement for the oil exploration sector in Brazil. With its production and storage capacity, the floating production storage and offloading unit will contribute to the increase in oil production in the Brazilian pre-salt. The partnership between SBM Offshore and Petrobras strengthens the presence of these companies in this strategic segment. The success of the Fast4Ward program demonstrates SBM Offshore’s commitment to optimizing FPSO construction, enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the oil and gas sector.

Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel Capable of Producing Up to 180,000 Barrels of Oil Per Day Sets Sail from China for Oil Exploration in Brazil’s Mero Field

The Ship Will Make a Stop in Angra dos Reis Before Its Installation in the Field, and the Vessel’s Oil Production Will Start Still This Year

Contract with Petrobras and FPSO Capacity

Contribution to Brazilian Oil Extraction

Conclusion on the Departure of the Dutch FPSO to Brazil

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