The FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão has begun operations in the Mero field, part of the Libra block in the pre-salt Santos Basin, over two months ahead of its scheduled start in Petrobras’ business plan.
The vessel, chartered from SBM Offshore, boasts a daily production capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil and can process 12 million m³ of gas per day.
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The FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão joins four other platforms in the Mero field, increasing the total installed production capacity from 590,000 to 770,000 barrels per day (bpd), marking a substantial 31% rise.
A total of 12 wells will be connected to the FPSO, comprising five oil producers, six water or gas injectors, and one convertible well.
The intelligent completion technology employed in these wells allows for remote adjustments of production and injection intervals, optimising output and minimising risks.
Petrobras has also equipped the platform with the capability to operate the HISEP (High Pressure Separator) technology in the future.
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By GlobalDataThis patented system enables the separation of oil and CO₂ rich gas subsea, with the latter being reinjected back into the reservoir, a move that could further enhance production efficiency.
The Mero field operations are managed by a consortium under the Libra production sharing contract, led by Petrobras with a 38.6% stake, alongside Shell Brasil with 19.3%, TotalEnergies with 19.3%, CNOOC with 9.65%, CNPC with 9.65%, and Pré-Sal Petróleo (PPSA), with 3.5% stake which also represents the Federal Government’s interests in the non-contracted area.
The field’s production initially commenced earlier this month with the collaborative efforts of Brazil’s Petrobras and its consortium partners.
