Brazilian FPSO power orders for ABB

The orders, all booked in the third quarter of 2010, are for a number of vessels which will be operated by several oil and gas producers, with Petrobras as the end customer.

ABB’s scope of supply covers power equipment delivery to ensure a reliable power supply onboard each vessel. Each delivery includes a containerised E-House (electrical house) for the complete power system, related power generation and distribution equipment, and engineering and installation services.

The contracts include:

• Delivery of a complete electrical module (E-House) with complete power distribution systems to Brazilian oil and gas consortium Quip, for installation on new Petrobras FPSO P-63 (Papa-Terra field). Quip and BW Offshore will initially operate the vessel, which will later be operated by Petrobras.

• Supply of an electrical module to control the heating system for Technip’s Risers on the Petrobras FPSO P-63 (Papa-Terra field). The “Integrated Production Bundles” IPB technological solution will be used in the heavy oil Papa-Terra field to increase the temperature of the fluid.

• Electrical module (E-House) with complete power distribution to SBM Offshore for the FPSO Cidade de Paraty. SBM Offshore has signed a contract with Petrobras for a 20 year charter and operation of an FPSO for the Tupi Nordeste development in the pre-salt area, offshore Brazil.

• Power supply and distribution equipment to SBM Offshore for the FPSO Cidade de Anchieta. ABB’s equipment is part of an upgrade for the vessel, which was previously stationed on the Espadarte field in Brazil. After modification, SBM Offshore will lease and operate the vessel on contract from Petrobras, on the developing Baleia Azul field.

“ABB’s overall oil and gas expertise, unique technology offerings for marine and offshore operations, and a broad range of electrical solutions help us to deliver reliable power infrastructure which these vessels will need to operate efficiently and safely,” said Veli-Matti Reinikkala, head of ABB’s process automation division.