Major contract for two FPSOs in Brazil
Aker Solutions has signed a major contract with Petrobras to supply sulphate removal units for two FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) platforms which will operate offshore Brazil. Contract value is stated by Aker to amount to USD 41 million.
The scope of work comprises the supply of two sulphate removal systems (SRUs) with associated equipments. The SRU systems will be installed on the topsides of the P-58 and P-62 FPSOs.
The sulphate removal technology provided by Aker Solutions delivers treated and de-sulphated seawater for injection into the hydrocarbon reservoir to maintain the pressure and control scaling and souring effects in the reservoir. High quality injection water devoid of sulphate and particles provides cost savings and improves the safety aspect in the handling of well streams.
The contract will be executed by Aker Solutions´ team based in Rio de Janeiro who will further develop the conceptual design and oversee the project all the way through delivery. Detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication of major equipment, commissioning and start-up are included in the contract.
The FPSO P-58 shall produce 180 000 barrels of oil per day and will operate in the North part of Parque das Baleias field. P-62 has equal capacity and will operate in module 4 of the Roncador field, both located in the Campos' Basin offshore Brazil. First oil is scheduled for 2014.
The contract party within Aker Solutions is Aker Solutions do Brasil Ltda. The project will be overseen by the Aker Solutions' process systems business, a recognized world leader in providing a complete range of upstream process products, technologies and life cycle services.
