中国海油巴西Mero4项目投产

Core Insights - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced the safe production launch of the Mero4 project in Brazil [2] - CNOOC holds a 9.65% stake in the Mero oil field, with Petrobras, TotalEnergies, Shell, and CNPC holding significant shares [2] - The Mero oil field is located in the Santos Basin, approximately 180 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro, at depths between 1,800 to 2,100 meters [2] Project Details - The Mero4 project utilizes a traditional deepwater development model, featuring a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit and subsea production systems [2] - The project includes 12 development wells, comprising 5 production wells, 6 water-gas alternating injection wells, and 1 injection well [2] - Smart completion technology is employed to maximize production, allowing remote control of the production wells [2] Environmental Considerations - The project adopts a green low-carbon development approach, utilizing subsea associated gas separation and reinjection technology to promote production while reducing emissions [2] FPSO Specifications - The FPSO used in the Mero4 project is one of the largest in the world, with a design capacity of 180,000 barrels of crude oil per day and 12 million cubic meters of natural gas per day [3] - The FPSO was integrated in China and is expected to arrive at the target sea area in March 2025 [3] - The overall daily crude oil production from the oil field is projected to increase to 770,000 barrels following the project's launch [3]