Engineering and construction solutions provider McDermott has secured a contract for offshore transportation and installation in Brazil for the Papa-Terra and Atlanta fields.
The contract, awarded by Brazil-based independent oil and gas company BRAVA Energia, involves the transportation and installation of flexible pipelines, umbilical and associated subsea equipment for two new wells at the Papa-Terra field, as well as a pair of new wells for the Atlanta Phase 2 development.
McDermott subsea and floating facilities senior vice-president Mahesh Swaminathan stated: "This award highlights the vital role of subsea infrastructure in enabling long-term production and asset value for deepwater developments.
"We will leverage our proven integrated delivery model, marine capabilities and expertise in delivering brownfield deepwater solutions to support Brazil and the broader South American offshore market."
The new wells operated by BRAVA Energia at the Papa-Terra and Atlanta fields are anticipated to boost the escalation of production, in line with strategic plans to boost output and extend the lifespan of deepwater infrastructure.
In early 2025, BRAVA Energia finalised a deal with global commodity trader Trafigura for the sale of six million barrels of oil from the Atlanta field.
McDermott's history with the Papa-Terra field includes the delivery of the tension leg wellhead platform, marking a first for both a dry-tree floating production system offshore Brazil and a tension leg platform in South America.
With operations in more than 54 countries, McDermott employs 30,000 people, operates a fleet of speciality marine construction vessels and maintains fabrication facilities globally.
The company's commitment to the South American market is further evidenced by its recent completion of the Scarborough floating production unit floatover project for Woodside Energy and an enterprise framework agreement with Shell Global Solutions International for engineering and procurement services.
