CIMC Raffles, a subsidiary of CIMC Group, has been awarded the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to supply the hulls for two new production vessels – P-84 and P-85 – by Seatrium.
These floating, production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs) are for Petrobras, Brazil’s national oil company.
CIMC Raffles has previously delivered two and is currently constructing four FPSO hulls for Petrobras. “The P-84 and P-85 platforms are part of Petrobras’ new generation of FPSO platforms,” said CIMC. These platforms prioritize sustainable practices with innovative technologies, featuring a production capacity of 225,000 barrels of oil per day (b/d) and a gas processing capacity of 10 million cubic meters per day (Sm³/d).
CIMC emphasized, “Both FPSOs will incorporate advanced technologies such as zero routine flaring and venting, variable speed drives, and measures to control emissions and capture CO2.” The all-electric concept aims for efficient power generation and increased energy efficiency, targeting a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity.
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CIMC Raffles is responsible for the EPC of the hulls, living quarters, and M15B module for these vessels. Upon completion, the FPSOs will be deployed in the Atapu and Sepia oil fields in the eastern Santos Basin, about 200 kilometers offshore from Rio de Janeiro.
Previously, CIMC Raffles delivered the hull of the P-71 FPSO and various topside modules for multiple FPSO projects. The company is also constructing the P-80 and P-83 FPSO hulls.
