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May 2025 – Energy & Engineering Brief
Brazilian energy giant Petrobras is poised to initiate the tender process for its 12th Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit at the Búzios field in the Santos Basin. This move aims to bolster natural gas output and support Brazil's energy infrastructure.
Discovered in 2010, the Búzios field stands as one of the world's largest ultra-deepwater oil fields, located approximately 230 kilometers off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. Operated by Petrobras, the field has rapidly expanded, with multiple FPSO units deployed to harness its vast reserves. The field's development is central to Petrobras's strategy to achieve a production target of 2 million barrels per day by 2030.
The forthcoming Búzios 12 FPSO is designed to address the increasing demand for natural gas processing in the pre-salt region. By augmenting gas handling capacity, this unit will play a pivotal role in optimizing resource utilization and meeting domestic energy needs.
In offshore oil and gas operations, equipment is subjected to harsh environments, necessitating materials that offer both strength and corrosion resistance. Clad plates, which combine a carbon steel base with a corrosion-resistant alloy layer, are integral in fabricating:
Pressure Vessels: Withstand high pressures and corrosive substances.
Heat Exchangers: Facilitate efficient thermal transfer while resisting corrosion.
Towers and Columns: Utilized in separation and processing operations.
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Base Material |
Cladding Material |
Applications |
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SA516 Gr.70 (Carbon Steel) |
316L Stainless Steel |
Pressure vessels, heat exchangers |
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SA387 Gr.11/22 (Low Alloy Steel) |
Inconel 625 / 825 |
High-temperature, corrosive environments |
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SA516 Gr.70 |
Monel 400 |
Seawater systems, chemical processing equipment |
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SA516 Gr.70 |
Titanium Gr.1 / Gr.2 |
Desalination units, acidic environments |
These materials ensure the durability and safety of equipment critical to offshore production.
As Petrobras advances the Búzios 12 FPSO project, the integration of robust materials like clad plates will be vital in maintaining operational efficiency and safety in Brazil's offshore energy sector.
Nanjing Fugo New Material Tech Co., Ltd. (Fugo Tech) is an ISO 9001 and PED 2014/68/EU certified manufacturer specializing in Clad Material (Explosive Clad Plates & Rolled Clad Plate, Clad Bar & Clad Transition Joints) and Titanium, Nickel Alloy, and Stainless Steel products (Pipe/Fitting/Flange/Fastener) which are widely used in the Heat Exchanger, Pressure Vessel, Reactor, Column, Tower, and other process equipment.
Fugo Tech offers different material combinations of Clad Plate (Explosion-welded clad plate/composite plate & Rolled-welded clad plate/composite plate) , and also offers a wide range of materials, including Titanium, Nickel Alloy, Copper, Cu-Ni, and Stainless Steel, along with custom processing services (Tube Sheet drilling, Dish Head forming, and Overlay Welding) for Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Energy, Paper & Pulp, Marine, Shipbuilding, Environment, Metallurgy, and New Energy Vehicles, with a strong focus on high-performance Clad Plate & Titanium & Nickel Alloy & Stainless Steel solutions.
For any new requirement, please contact: sales@fugo-tech.com
Fugo Tech is focused on the manufacturing of clad metal plate and distributes the Stainless Steel, Titanium, Nickel Alloy, Zirconium and other non-ferrous metal pipes, fittings, flanges, and fasteners.
