Oil Platforms Series in Brazil: SBM Offshore’s FPSO Fleet

SBM Offshore is a multinational operator of oil platforms of the FPSO type (Floating Storage and Offloading Unit). It holds contracts in the Campos and Santos basins for periods of up to 20 years. Generally, the most sought-after professionals are Technicians and Engineers from industrial areas to carry out offshore work in order to keep the equipment operational, avoiding production interruptions.

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There is also a team that takes care of the nautical activities of the unit, better known as seafarers, who require special training and authorization from the Brazilian Navy (as well as from other countries, each with its regulations) to perform their duties on board. We cannot forget the hospitality team (catering), which takes care of the cleaning and meals for the crew members.

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FPSO Cidade de Saquarema

The FPSO will have a 20-year contract with Petrobras & Partners. The FPSO will be owned and operated by a joint venture between SBM Offshore and Mitsubishi Corporation, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, in which SBM Offshore will hold 56% of the shares.

• Client – Petrobras & Partners
• Field – Lula Alto & Lula Central
• Capacity – 1,600,000 barrels
• Water Depth 2,140m
• First Oil – Mid-2016

FPSO Cidade de Maricá

The FPSO also has a 20-year contract with Petrobras & Partners. The vessel is operated and owned by a joint venture formed by SBM Offshore, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, in which SBM Offshore holds 56% of the shares.

• Client Petrobras & Partners
• Field Lula Alto & Lula Central
• Capacity 1,600,000 barrels
• Water Depth 2,140m
• First Oil February 7, 2016

FPSO Cidade de Ilhabela

The FPSO is managed by SBM Offshore and will be leased to Petrobras and partners for a period of 20 years.

• Client – Petrobras & Partners
• Field – Guará Norte
• Capacity – 1,600,000 barrels
• Water Depth 2,140m
• First Oil – November 21, 2014

FPSO Cidade de Paraty

The FPSO is owned by a joint venture between SBM Offshore and leased to Petrobras for a period of 20 years.

• Client – Petrobras & Partners
• Field – Lula Nordeste
• Capacity – 1,600,000 barrels
• Water Depth 2,120m
• First Oil – June 11, 2013

FPSO Cidade de Anchieta

The FPSO was leased to Petrobras until April 2011. The unit was converted for the Baleia Azul Field and is currently under an 18-year lease contract with Petrobras.

• Client – Petrobras
• Field – Baleia Azul
• Capacity – 1,900,000 barrels
• Water Depth 1,221 m
• First Oil – September 17, 2012

FPSO Capixaba

Since May 2006, the FPSO was in the Golfinho field leased to Petrobras. The vessel has been modernized and is currently leased to Petrobras for 12 years. The vessel belongs to SBM Offshore.

• Client – Petrobras
• Field – Cachalote
• Capacity – 2,038,000 barrels
• Water Depth 1,485 m
• First Oil – May 29, 2010

FPSO Espirito Santo

The FPSO is owned and operated by a joint venture between SBM Offshore and MISC. The vessel is managed by Shell under a long-term lease contract, including maintenance, operation, and support base facilities.

• Client – Shell
• Field – BC-10
• Capacity – 2,000,000 barrels
• Water Depth 1,780 m
• First Oil – July 13, 2009

All the information listed above about the units was taken from the official SBM Offshore Brazil website.