Petrobras and Coppe/UFRJ Join Forces to Conduct Research Aimed at Combating Blockages in Pipelines and Reducing Losses in the Oil and Gas Sector

Written by Sara Aquino

Published on 15/04/2025 at 23:27

Updated on 15/04/2025 at 23:28

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New Structure Promises to Revolutionize Gas and Oil Transportation — See How Petrobras and Coppe Will Do It.

Petrobras and Coppe/UFRJ (Alberto Luiz Coimbra Institute for Graduate Studies and Engineering Research, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) will sign on Wednesday (16) a new milestone for the oil and gas sector in Brazil: the construction of the largest and most advanced Flow Assurance Loop in the country. The project aims to reduce losses and increase the efficiency of oil and gas transportation, enhancing operational safety.

Unprecedented Structure in Brazil to Combat Losses and Obstructions

The new Flow Loop will be installed at Coppe, on the UFRJ campus, and will consist of about 150 meters of piping, being the only structure in Brazil capable of conducting research with flows containing up to 100% CO₂.

This represents an important advancement also for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies.

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Significant Cooperation Between Petrobras and Coppe

The partnership between Petrobras and Coppe is not new, but this new project reinforces the institutions’ commitment to technological innovation and the sustainable development of the oil and gas chain.

The signing ceremony will be attended by the President of Petrobras, Magda Chambriard, as well as authorities from UFRJ and the oil and gas sector.

The official launch of the cooperation for the construction of the Flow Assurance Loop will take place on April 16 at 10:30 AM in the Coppe Auditorium, located in Technology Center 2 at UFRJ – Rua Moniz de Aragão, 360, Block 1, Cidade Universitária.

The partnership between Petrobras and Coppe represents a leap in quality in mitigating losses and improving the flow of oil and gas in Brazil. The expectation is that the results will generate positive impacts for the entire industry.

Petrobras and Coppe/UFRJ Join Forces to Conduct Research Aimed at Combating Blockages in Pipelines and Reducing Losses in the Oil and Gas Sector

New Structure Promises to Revolutionize Gas and Oil Transportation — See How Petrobras and Coppe Will Do It.

Unprecedented Structure in Brazil to Combat Losses and Obstructions

Significant Cooperation Between Petrobras and Coppe

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