Tag: Brazil
Schlumberger to Manage Equinor Project in Brazil
Schlumberger signed a contract worth over USD$200 million with Equinor to manage an offshore rig as part of a drilling program in Brazil's offshore Campos oil basin.
Cadillac-days are Gone in Offshore Exploration
Offshore oil and gas exploration has become increasingly challenging as the days of 100 dollar per barrel are gone, at least for the time being.
Petrobras Recognizes Metso for Valves & Services
Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras has recognized Metso for its valve solutions, including its valve installation and maintenance services.
TechnipFMC Wins 3-year Master Services Agreement
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) awarded TechnipFMC (FTI) a 3-year master services agreement in Brazil, with a 2-year renewal option.
Micromazza supplies valves for nuclear submarines
The Subsea Development Program (PROSUB) foresees the construction of 4 S-BR conventional submarines whose project was developed by the French state-owned company DCNS, now called Naval Group, and built under the supervision of the Navy of the Brazil.
Keeping Braskem’s PP5 on Track: An Interview with Inspection Engineer Roberto...
Braskem's petrochemical refinery near the town of Duque de Caxias is nestled amidst green hills less than an hour’s drive from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The sprawling site hosts several chemical plants involved in the production of raw materials and further processed chemical products including polypropylene and polyethylene. Valve World Americas visited the site to speak with Mr. Roberto Funger, Senior Inspection Engineer in the Maintenance Department during a recent visit. By Joanne McIntyre
Brazil leads the world in FPSO deployments
The latest report from Global Data, Quarterly Global FPSO Industry Outlook – Brazil Leads FPSO Deployments in South America suggests that 74 planned and planned FPSOs are expected to start their operations by 2025.
TechnipFMC awarded EPCI contract in Brazil
TechnipFMC has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contract by Statoil. It covers the execution of the subsea pipeline connection for the new production platform in Peregrino Phase II Project, located in Campos Basin, offshore Brazil.
Rotork actuators used for Brazilian plant upgrade
The upgrade at the Rio Manso WTP at Brumadinho in the south east of Brazil involved the building of an additional filter plant, the replacement of obsolete actuators on existing plant and the introduction of a Profibus digital control network.
QP’s Ocean LNG signs supply deal in Brazil
Qatar Petroleum’s (QP) new LNG-marketing arm, Ocean LNG, has signed a long-term sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to sell 1.