Petrobras begins oil production at Búzios 6 project in Santos Basin

Core Insights - Petrobras and its partners have commenced oil production at the Búzios 6 project using the P-78 FPSO unit, located in the pre-salt layer of Brazil's Santos Basin, 180km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro [1] - The Búzios 6 development is expected to increase the field's production capacity to nearly 1.15 million barrels of oil per day and enhance Brazil's gas supply by up to 3 million cubic meters per day [2] Production and Infrastructure - The P-78 platform is designed to produce 180,000 barrels of oil and 7.2 million cubic meters of gas daily, representing the seventh platform in production at the Búzios field [1][2] - The project involved drilling 13 wells, including six producers and seven injectors, equipped with intelligent completion systems for improved production management [5] Technological Advancements - The P-78 platform incorporates technologies aimed at reducing emissions and increasing efficiency, such as an exhaust gas recovery system and variable speed drives for pumps and compressors [4] - The platform's construction adhered to the FORTALECE Programme, which aimed to enhance technical quality and efficiency through operational lessons learned from earlier units [3] Local Content and Economic Impact - The contract for the P-78 platform mandated at least 25% local content, with ten out of the 23 topside modules constructed at the BrasFELS shipyard in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro [3] - Petrobras projects an overall production of 2.5 million barrels per day for the year, with a significant portion expected to come from the Búzios field, which is the largest in Brazil in terms of reserves and production [5]