Golfinho Field offshore Brazil to undergo subsea upgrades, FPSO enhancements
April 14, 2025
BW Energy has taken FID on the $107 million Golfinho Boost project, designed to increase oil production from the deepwater Golfinho Field offshore Brazil.
BW Energy has taken FID on the $107 million Golfinho Boost project, designed to increase oil production from the deepwater Golfinho Field offshore Brazil.
Golfinho, in 800-1,700 m water depths in the Espírito Santo Basin, started production in 2007. BW Energy became operator after agreeing to purchase Petrobras’ 100% interest in the Golfinho and Camarupim Clusters in August 2023.
Courtesy marinetraffic.com
The FPSO CIDADE DE VITORIA is currently located in the East Coast South America, according to marinetraffic.com. Photo taken circa 2008.
The new project will target more efficient production efficiency and recovery of a further 12 MMbbl through upgrades to the subsea boosting system, by replacing gas lift with electrical submersible pumps at the seabed; re-opening shut-in wells; replacing the umbilicals; improvements to field logistics; and FPSO capacity enhancements.
“The planned low-risk enhancements to field assets and operations offer very attractive returns and are expected to help unlock material long-term value creation…” said CEO Carl K. Arnet.
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