Petrobras P-79 Platform Reaches Búzios Field
- The FPSO P-79 has a production capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil and compresses 7.2 million m³ of gas daily.
- The Búzios field surpassed 1 million barrels of oil per day in October 2025.
- The Búzios 8 Production Development project includes 14 wells: 8 producers and 6 WAG injectors.
- The P-79 was built by SAME Netherlands BV, a joint venture of SAIPEM Spa and Hanwha Ocean.
Arrival and Purpose
The FPSO P-79 platform has arrived at the Búzios field in the Santos Basin, aiming to expedite production. The unit was towed with the crew on board, a strategy previously used with P-78 to minimize production start time.
Production Capacity
The P-79 has a production capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil and can compress 7.2 million m³ of gas daily. The Búzios field surpassed the production milestone of 1 million barrels of oil per day in October 2025, marking it as the largest in Petrobras' ultra-deep waters.
Project Details
The Búzios 8 Production Development project includes 14 wells, comprising 8 producers and 6 WAG injectors. The field is located in ultra-deep waters, 180 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, at depths of up to 2,100 meters.
Construction and Partners
The P-79 was constructed by SAME Netherlands BV, a joint venture between SAIPEM Spa of Italy and Hanwha Ocean of South Korea. The hull was built in Geoje-Si, with topside modules integrated and commissioned in China, Brazil, South Korea, and Indonesia. The journey from the shipyard to Brazil took approximately 3 months. The Búzios consortium includes Petrobras as the operator, along with Chinese partners CNOOC, CNODC, and PPSA, which manages the production sharing contracts.
Source: Petrobras