Baker Hughes wins Petrobras contracts to supply flexible pipe systems in Santos basin
Baker Hughes announced today significant contracts with Petrobras to provide 77 km of flexible pipe systems to be deployed in Brazil鈥檚 pre-salt fields. The agreement was signed Oct. 15, 2024, following an open tender.
The multi-year project includes risers and flowlines for hydrocarbon production and associated gas and water injection with support for equipment storage, maintenance and installation. Delivery is scheduled to begin in mid-2026, and the equipment will be utilized across Petrobras鈥 B煤zios, Libra, Berbig茫o, Sururu and S茅pia fields.
These systems will also address the critical issue of stress-induced corrosion cracking from CO2听(SCC-CO2), which can affect flexible pipes in pre-salt fields with high concentrations of the gas. Baker Hughes鈥 flexible pipes have proven effective at mitigating this issue, which can arise as gas is reinjected into wells to reduce flaring and enhance oil recovery. Petrobras has committed to limiting CO2听emissions to the atmosphere in their operations, and CO2听storage is an important tool for producing lower-carbon barrels.
鈥淏razil鈥檚 Santos Basin contains incredible potential to help power Latin America into the future,鈥 said Amerino Gatti, executive vice president, Oilfield Services & Equipment at Baker Hughes. 鈥淥perating in deep waters with high CO2听concentrations presents unique challenges. Baker Hughes鈥 combination of industry-leading subsea technology and engineering, expertise in offshore operations, and extensive experience in the region will assist Petrobras to unlock and develop this potential, delivering these vital resources safely and efficiently.鈥
Baker Hughes has been deeply involved in the development of Brazil鈥檚 offshore oil and gas fields for decades, and its localization strategy contributes to the nation鈥檚 economy while strengthening its energy supply chain. The company鈥檚 plant in Niteroi, Brazil, where these systems will be manufactured, is a major supplier of flexible pipe systems for the industry and employs hundreds of people in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
The company has announced several agreements with Petrobras throughout 2024, including additional contracts for 69.1 km of flexible pipe systems and associated services in the third quarter. Other awards have included integrated well construction services in the Buzios field and integrated solutions for workover and plug and abandonment services across Petrobras鈥 pre-salt and post-salt fields.
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