Brazilian offshore vessel owner OceanPact has signed a R$443.7m ($88.75m) contract with Petrobras to execute specialised pull-out and collection services for flexible lines in the decommissioning of stationary production units, according to Splash247. The contract, awarded after a public competitive process, will focus on the risers of the P-18 platform in the Marlim field of the Campos Basin.
Scope of Work
The contract scope includes the performance of pull-out operations and the collection of flexible and umbilical lines. Activities include subsea inspections, cuts, disconnections, complex interventions, MPSV and ROV operations, large-capacity cranes, collection equipment, line handling and storage, and subsea intervention equipment, reported Splash247.
| Contract Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Client | Petrobras |
| Contractor | OceanPact |
| Value | R$443.7m ($88.75m) |
| Field | Marlim (Campos Basin) |
| Platform | P-18 |
| Services | Pull-out and collection of flexible and umbilical lines |
OceanPact’s Integrated Team
OceanPact’s subsea engineering team will be responsible for technical studies and operational planning. The subsea and decommissioning team will conduct ROV operations, tool operations, inspections, and pick-up ops. The navigation team will be responsible for dedicated vessels, and EnvironPact Sustentabilidade e Resiliência will oversee environmental studies, risk management, and HSE, as per the Splash247 article.
Previous Contracts and Market Context
This contract follows a decommissioning deal worth more than R$1bn with Trident Energy, also in the Campos Basin, and the revitalisation of the subsea structure, noted the source. The Marlim field is a mature asset in Brazil’s prolific Campos Basin, and the decommissioning campaign reflects ongoing lifecycle management by Petrobras. The involvement of OceanPact and its subsidiary EnvironPact highlights the integrated service approach required for complex offshore decommissioning.
Implications for the Offshore Services Market
The award underscores the growing demand for specialised decommissioning services in Brazil’s offshore oil and gas sector. As operators like Petrobras and Trident Energy progress with field abandonment programs, companies with subsea engineering, ROV, and environmental management capabilities are well positioned to secure contracts. The Campos Basin remains a hotspot for such activity, given its history of large-scale production infrastructure. While the contract does not directly impact crude oil prices, it signals continued investment in the operational phase of mature fields and the associated supply chain.
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