Petrobras has expanded its shipbuilding program, increasing its new vessel orders to 48 units by 2026, as the company prepares for a sharp rise in offshore production from Brazil’s pre-salt fields.
The orders cover a wide mix of vessels, including:
- Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) to support deepwater rigs.
- Coastal product tankers to move crude and refined products between domestic terminals.
- Gas carriers to service growing LNG exports and coastal gas deliveries.
Petrobras’ Buzios field, the company’s crown jewel in the pre-salt, is set to host at least six new FPSOs by 2030, pushing daily production at the field to over 2 million barrels per day. This growing offshore footprint demands a robust, locally-supported supply chain, including a dedicated fleet of support and shuttle vessels.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has also linked the expansion of Petrobras’ fleet to his broader industrial policy, aiming to revitalize Brazilian shipyards and create thousands of jobs.
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