Buzios field FPSOs to be built to ABS Class

60% of all FPSOs in service are ABS Class. The sister FPSOs, currently named P-78 and P-79, will operate in Brazil’s pre-salt Buzios field in the Santos Basin. Around 70% of FPSOs in Brazil are ABS Class, including 30 vessels with capacity to handle more than 100 000 bpd.

“There is a reason ABS is the Class of choice for the offshore industry and has been for more than 70 years. We are committed to supporting innovation and safety in both construction and operations and we are proud to use our extensive experience to support this landmark project. ABS also has deep knowledge of the Brazilian regulatory environment and the experience to support clients in achieving regulatory compliance,” said Matt Tremblay, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Offshore.

Construction of FPSO P-78 has been awarded to a consortium of Keppel Offshore and Marine and Hyundai Heavy Industries. Construction of FPSO P-79 has been awarded to a consortium of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and Saipem. Both vessels, which are due in service in 2025, have an installed capacity to pump 180 000 bpd of oil and process 7.2 million m³/d of gas.

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