First oil from the Mero Field in the Santos Basin is expected in the second half of the year with the arrival of SBM Offshore's Alexandre de Gusmao floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.
This follows the recent arrival of FPSO Almirante Tamandare, which began production on 15 February, as a part of Petrobras fleet.
Alexandre de Gusmao is SBM Offshore's ninth FPSO vessel in Brazilian waters. It boasts a production capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil per day and 12 million cubic meters of gas per day.
SBM Offshore deals with FPSO vessels with production capacities ranging from 150,000 bpod to 250,000 bpod. It can convert oil tankers or very large crude carriers (VLCCs) into FPSOs. It has overall 15 units, deployed mainly in the Latin America region other than in West Africa. Its Fast4Ward offering focuses on risk mitigation and quality enhancement with the help of digital solutions.
"This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams, who have worked tirelessly to bring this project to fruition. The addition of this vessel to our fleet marks a significant milestone in our operations and reinforces our commitment to excellence and innovation in the sector. Welcome to the fleet, FPSO Alexandre de Gusmao," said Bruno Giusti, Brazil Operations Director at SBM Offshore.
Through inspection maintenance and repair, the company has covered services such as the designing, supply, installation, operation and life extension of the FPSO vessels.
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