Série Plataformas de Petróleo no Brasil: Frota FPSO da SBM Offshore

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

Written by Paulo Nogueira

Published on 11/04/2020 at 16:48

Frota de FPSO da SBM no Brasil em operação – Galeria Institucional da holandesa

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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.

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.

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

FPSO Cidade de Saquarema

FPSO Cidade de Maricá

FPSO Cidade de Ilhabela

FPSO Cidade de Paraty

FPSO Cidade de Anchieta

FPSO Capixaba

FPSO Espirito Santo

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