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New Oil Contract in the Area! Construction of Platforms P-84 and P-85 Will Begin Through New Contract Between Petrobras and Seatrium

Written by Roberta Souza
Published on 25/05/2024 at 12:31
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The New Platforms Will Be Installed in the Atapu and Sépia Fields, in the Pre-Salt Layer of the Santos Basin, with Production Expected to Begin in 2029 and 2030

In a strategic move to expand its operations in the pre-salt, Petrobras has signed contracts with Seatrium for the acquisition of two new oil FPSO platforms, P-84 and P-85. These oil contracts mark a significant step for the exploration of the Atapu and Sépia fields, in ultra-deep waters of the Santos Basin, according to the website Petronotícias.

Participation of the Brazilian Shipbuilding Industry

Despite the importance of the oil contract between Petrobras and Seatrium, the participation of the Brazilian shipbuilding industry in the works will be limited. The P-84 and P-85 platforms will have a local content of only 20% and 25%, respectively. Most of the construction of the oil platforms will be carried out in Singapore, home to Seatrium, and in China. Brazilian shipyards, such as BrasFELS in Angra dos Reis (RJ) and Jurong Aracruz in Aracruz (ES), will need to focus on the construction of modules and commissioning.

Currently, the BrasFELS shipyard is involved in the construction and assembly of modules for the P-78 platform, intended for the Búzios field. The Jurong Aracruz shipyard recently completed the FPSO Anita Garibaldi, which began operations in August 2023.

Capacity and Efficiency of the New Platforms of Petrobras and Seatrium

Each of the new platforms will have a daily oil production capacity of 225 thousand barrels and a processing capacity of 10 million cubic meters of gas. In the Atapu and Sépia fields, the platforms will join the already operational P-70 and FPSO Carioca, enhancing production in these locations.

The P-84 and P-85 projects stand out for their efficiency in reducing emissions. It is estimated that the greenhouse gas emissions intensity per barrel of oil equivalent produced will be reduced by 30%, positioning these units among the most efficient to come into operation in Brazil. This efficiency is due to the adoption of advanced technologies such as the All Electric configuration, optimizations in the processing plant, ventilated gas recovery, deep seawater intake, use of variable speed drives, cogeneration, recovery of flare gases, and geological CO2 capture, use, and storage.

Sustainable Technologies Incorporated in Petrobras’ Contract

The P-84 and P-85 will be equipped with several sustainable technologies, including:

  • Zero Routine Ventilation: Recovery of ventilated gases from the ballast tanks and the processing plant.
  • Deep Seawater Intake: Use of water drawn from greater depths for cooling operations and other processes.
  • Variable Speed Drives in Pumps and Compressors: Improvement in energy efficiency.
  • Cogeneration (Waste Heat Recovery Unit): Utilization of waste heat for power generation.
  • Zero Routine Flaring: Recovery of flare gases through a closed flare system.
  • Valves with Requirements for Low Fugitive Emissions: Reduction of unintentional emissions.
  • CO2 Capture, Use, and Geological Storage: Treatment and storage of CO2 produced alongside the gas.

With production expected to begin between 2029 and 2030, the P-84 and P-85 platforms represent a significant advancement for Petrobras in the exploration of the pre-salt, establishing themselves as emblematic projects both for their production capacity and sustainability.

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Abalen Abirached
Abalen Abirached
25/05/2024 14:28

Estamos precisando de um grande estaleiro para construção dessas plataformas no país. Temos material, mão de obra, equipamentos e projetistas, mas nos falta vontade política. Várias plataformas já foram fabricadas no Brasil com sucesso total e vários estaleiros foram fechados. Perdemos o emprego de milhares de trabalhadores e tiramos produção de nossas siderúrgicas. E depois não sabem porque existe tanta miséria no país…

Roberta Souza

Autora no portal Click Petróleo e Gás desde 2019, responsável pela publicação de mais de 8.000 matérias que somam milhões de acessos, unindo técnica, clareza e engajamento para informar e conectar leitores. Engenheira de Petróleo e pós-graduada em Comissionamento de Unidades Industriais, também trago experiência prática e vivência no setor do agronegócio, o que amplia minha visão e versatilidade na produção de conteúdo especializado. Desenvolvo pautas, divulgo oportunidades de emprego e crio materiais publicitários direcionados para o público do setor. Para sugestões de pauta, divulgação de vagas ou propostas de publicidade, entre em contato pelo e-mail: santizatagpc@gmail.com. Não recebemos currículos

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