On February 15, 2025, Petrobras started production from the Almirante Tamandaré FPSO (Búzios 7) , a floating production and storage unit (FPSO) that marks a new achievement in the company’s extraction capacity in Brazil.
With a processing capacity of 225,000 barrels of oil per day and 12 million cubic meters of natural gas , this high-capacity platform is connected to 15 subsea wells . Seven of these are oil producers, six are water and gas injectors, and one is convertible between producer and injector.
Búzios 7: a leap in Petrobras’ production capacity
Búzios 7 represents the first FPSO of this magnitude to be installed in the Búzios field , which is located in one of the most productive areas of the Brazilian pre-salt. The Búzios field is known for its significant light oil reserves and is projected to become Petrobras’ largest producing field in the coming years . Production is estimated to reach one million barrels per day by mid-2025, and could exceed 1.5 million barrels per day by 2030.
In addition to its impressive production capacity, Búzios 7 also features advanced decarbonisation technologies, such as closed flare, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions . Heat recovery technologies are also included, which optimise the unit’s energy efficiency.
Collaboration between Petrobras and its strategic partners
The platform was chartered to SBM Offshore and is part of the sixth production system in Búzios. The consortium operating in this area includes Petrobras, CNOOC, CNODC and PPSA , who work together to maximize the production and efficiency of the field.
This advance in production at the Búzios Field underlines the growing importance of the pre-salt region for Petrobras, which has managed to position itself as a leader in Brazil’s energy industry. With this new unit in operation, the company is taking a significant step towards its goal of maintaining its leadership in oil production in the country.
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