GE partners up with Keppel for Petrobras FPSO project

The company will design, supply and deliver the modules for the vessels coded P-80 and P-83, which will be used for offshore energy production in Brazil.

”GE Power Conversion is proud to be alongside our customers as the global offshore industry continues to evolve, and to be supporting them in delivering on energy efficiency and electrification as part of maritime and energy sector transition,” said Philippe Piron, president and chief executive officer at GE Power Conversion.

Energy provision

The integrated electrical module to be provided by GE Power Conversion is considered the “heart” of the platform.

It provides all the distributed energy to provide electric power for the entire FPSO operations, in addition to housing equipment that controls the vessel.

GE’s scope of supply includes medium voltage and low voltage switchboards, Motor control centers (MCCs), high power transformers and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for both P80 and P-83 vessels.

As part of the project execution strategy, delivery of both P-80 and P-83 will be led by GE Power Conversion’s Asia team, based in Singapore.

Locally, GE Power Conversion’s LATAM team will provide local engineering, project management and supply chain support, based out of Belo Horizonte.

The team in Brazil brings expertise developed during previous delivery of electrical modules to six of Petrobras’ FPSOs operating in the pre-salt area, including P-75 and P-77 in the Búzios field.

The modules will be constructed in Asia for anticipated delivery during 2024 and 2025 to Singapore for topside integration, utilising specialist support and expertise from both GE’s Asia and Brazil teams.