Buzios VI (Franco) is a conventional oil development located in ultra-deepwater in Brazil and is operated by Petroleo Brasileiro. According to GlobalData, who tracks more than 34,000 active and developing oil and gas fields worldwide, lies in block Buzios, with water depth of around 6,890 feet. Buy the profile here.

The project is currently in construction stage and is expected to start commercial production in 2025. The development cost is expected to be $4,425 m. The Buzios VI (Franco) conventional oil development will includes FPSO.

Field participation details

The field is owned by China National Offshore Oil, China National Petroleum and Petroleo Brasileiro.

Production from Buzios VI (Franco)

Production from the Buzios VI (Franco) conventional oil development project is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecast to peak in 2027, to approximately 171,098 bpd of crude oil and condensate and 67 Mmcfd of natural gas. Based on economic assumptions, the production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053.

Remaining recoverable reserves

The field is expected to recover 693.65 Mmboe, comprised of 651.07 Mmbbl of crude oil & condensate and 255.48 bcf of natural gas reserves.

Contractors involved in the Buzios VI (Franco) conventional oil field

Some of the key contractors involved in the Buzios VI (Franco) project as follows.

Main EPC: Eni, Schlumberger and Keppel

EPC Contractors: HD Hyundai

Other Contractors: ShawCor, The Techint Group, Siemens Energy, Paladon Systems and TechnipFMC

About Petroleo Brasileiro

Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) is an integrated oil & gas company. Its major businesses include exploration and production, refining, marketing, trade and transportation of oil and gas. The company also conducts biofuel, natural gas, petrochemical, electricity and chemical businesses, and oil product distribution. It is a major crude oil producer and refiner in Brazil and the South American continent. It also participates in the domestic power market through investments in thermoelectric power plants and renewable energy. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, Petrobras markets its products in North America, South America, Africa and Asia. Petrobras is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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