TotalEnergies announced the startup of the Lapa Southwest project, located in the Santos Basin, approximately 300 kilometers off the coast of Brazil. The operation incorporates 3 subsea wells connected to the existing floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit in the Lapa field.
With this expansion, the company adds 25,000 barrels per day to the field’s production, strengthening its position in the South American country.
Efficient Production with Reused Infrastructure
The development of Lapa Southwest stands out for leveraging the available capacity of the Lapa FPSO to maximize performance without requiring new floating installations. This approach reduces both operational costs and associated emissions, aligning with the company’s sustainable growth strategy.
According to Nicolas Terraz, President of Exploration and Production for the company, this step is key to meeting the goal of 3% annual production growth until 2030.
Deepwater Energy Alliance
The project is operated by TotalEnergies with a 48% stake. Its partners are Shell (30%) and Repsol Sinopec Brasil (22%), in a collaboration that reinforces the productive potential of the Santos Basin, one of the most important in the country.
The startup of Lapa Southwest follows the commissioning of the Mero-4 project in May 2025. Additionally, the company is already planning future developments for Atapu-2 and Sépia-2, estimated for 2029.
Brazil, a Key Piece in TotalEnergies’ Portfolio
Present in Brazil for five decades, TotalEnergies employs nearly 4,000 people in the country and maintains operations across multiple energy sectors, including exploration and production, renewables, and chemicals.
In 2025, the company’s average production in Brazil reached 184,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day. Currently, it holds nine licenses in the country, operating four of them.
The activation of the Lapa Southwest project consolidates TotalEnergies’ strategy in the Brazilian offshore. By leveraging existing infrastructure and focusing on low environmental impact, the company advances towards its expansion goals while diversifying its energy portfolio.
Source: TotalEnergies