Singapore’s POSH Completes Towing of FPSO Hull for Petrobras

Singapore’s offshore marine solutions company PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH), part of the Kuok Maritime Group, has successfully completed the towing of a hull for a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit from China to Singapore. The vessel is destined to operate at a Brazilian deepwater field with Brazil’s state-owned energy giant, Petrobras.

Towed by the POSH Commander and the POSH Champion vessels, the hull for the high-capacity P-80 FPSO was transported to Singapore for topside integration and commissioning, as reported by POSH. The construction of the hull was overseen by China’s CIMC Raffles.

Measuring 345 meters in length and weighing over 90,000 tonnes, the P-80 FPSO is recognized as one of the largest FPSOs globally, capable of processing 225,000 barrels of oil per day and handling 12 million cubic meters of gas.

Engineering Contract for FPSO P-80

Keppel Shipyard secured an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the FPSO P-80 in 2022. Following the merger of Sembcorp Marine and Keppel, the contract was transferred to the order book of the new entity, now known as Seatrium.

Operational Details and Environmental Initiatives

The new FPSO is anticipated to commence operations in 2026, becoming the ninth FPSO at the Búzios field, reportedly the largest deepwater field globally according to Petrobras. The vessel represents Petrobras’ next generation of FPSOs, incorporating technologies such as zero routine flaring and venting, variable speed drives, and measures to enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 30%.

Búzios, inaugurated in 2018, ranks second in production volume and reserves in Brazil, trailing only the Tupi field. Petrobras operates the deepwater field with an 88.98% stake, in collaboration with CNOOC (7.34%) and CNPC (3.67%), overseen by Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A. (PPSA).

Recent Developments at Búzios

Currently, six vessels are operational at Búzios, with Almirante Tamandaré joining the fleet after P-74, P-75, P-76, P-77, and Almirante Barroso. Almirante Tamandaré commenced production in February 2025, contributing to Petrobras achieving a record of 800 thousand barrels of oil produced daily at the field. Additionally, a new oil discovery was confirmed in the western region of the field during the same month.