Ensuring FPSO Project Longevity with Decarbonization, Revitalization and Commerciality
May 20 - 23, 2025
| Windsor Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Main Congress Day One (21 May 2025)
8:15 am - 9:00 am
Registration Opens
9:00 am - 9:05 am
Welcome Address by FPSO Network
9:05 am - 9:10 am
Opening Remarks by Congress Chairperson
Brazil’s FPSO Market Outlook – Investment Opportunities Beyond 2025
9:10 am - 9:40 am
Market Intelligence: Charting Brazil’s FPSO Market: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
Thais Vachala -
VP & Head of Latam Supply Chain,
Rystad Energy
This session will provide an overview of the Brazil’s offshore energy market landscape, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities, while also offering insights about the global FPSO industry.
- Key trends shaping the energy market in Brazil, including the energy transition and demand for offshore oil and gas production
- Opportunities and insights into the global FPSO and offshore energy market
- Sharing of FPSO Projects List in Brazil
9:40 am - 10:10 am
Pacu™ - The World’s First and Only Reliable Corrosion-Protection of Mooring-Chains
Rafael Santello -
General Manager - Brazil,
Imenco Corrosion Technology AS
- Life-extend your mooring-chains – which was never thought possible before Pacu™
- Pacu™ already fully tested, field-proven, installed on FPSO, and available for you
- Saves you (asset-owner) 3-digits-mill-USD-figures and tons of CO2-emisions during life-of-field – by avoidance of chain-replacement
Sponsored by: Imenco
10:10 am - 10:50 am
Panel Discussion | Offshore Leaders Speaks: The Vision for a Thriving Oil & Gas Future
Márcia Gusmão -
General Manager, Surface Systems Engineering,
Petrobras
In an era of transformative change, the vision for a thriving oil & gas future is more crucial than ever. In this session, esteemed offshore leaders will share their insights and strategies for navigating challenges and fostering growth in offshore energy, illuminating the path towards sustainable success.
- Capitalising on the rising demand for offshore energy and energy security – while navigating complex market and supply chain uncertainties
- Discussing the impact of increased carbon emission reporting and what it means for projects
- Understanding the changing power dynamics of Oil producers, vessel operators and shipyards
10:50 am - 11:10 am
Speed Networking Session
11:10 am - 11:40 am
Morning Break & Refreshments
Lowering Emissions on FPSO’s to Meet ESG Concerns and Impending Regulations
11:40 am - 12:10 pm
Innovating within Petrobras’ FPSOs to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Pedro Henrique Moura Quintela Ribeiro -
Process and Safety Engineering Manager,
Petrobras
- Overview of Petrobras’ vision for its decarbonization journey in E&P operations
- Sharing of our vision of an all-electric FPSO for future projects
- Incorporating new technologies to increase energy efficiency, optimize operations and reduce GHG emissions
12:10 pm - 12:40 pm
Industry Thought Leadership
Sponsored by: Akselos
12:40 pm - 1:10 pm
Leveraging AI & New Technologies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions onboard FPSOs
- An overview of the different solutions used to achieve the goal of net zero
- Using AI and Machine Learning to monitor emissions with the objective to optimize operations
- Sharing of challenges and lessons learnt
1:10 pm - 2:10 pm
Lunch & Networking Break
Interactive Discussion Group (IDG) – 2 rounds of 50-minutes
2:10 pm - 3:50 pm
Roundtable A: Designing FPSO’s of the Future with Intelligent Operations
2:10 pm - 3:50 pm
Roundtable B: Leveraging Digital Solutions for FPSO Operations
2:10 pm - 3:50 pm
Roundtable C: Alternative Strategies to Finance FPSO Projects
Julio Meireles -
Sectoral Head – Project Finance,
Banco Santander Brazil
2:10 pm - 3:50 pm
Roundtable D: Creating Robust Maintenance Processes for People Safety
Gilberto Teixeira Junior -
Manager Commissioning and Inspection,
Petrobras
2:10 pm - 3:50 pm
Roundtable E: Building Resilient Supply Chains for FPSO Projects
Daniel Fiorencio -
Supply Chain Manager,
Altera&Ocyan
2:10 pm - 3:50 pm
Roundtable F: Deploying Digital Solutions for Asset Integrity Management and Maintenance Optimization
João Gabriel Raiol -
Engineering Coordinator,
PRIO
2:10 pm - 3:50 pm
Roundtable G: Challenges Due to Lack of Standardization in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Interactive Discussion Group (IDG) – 2 rounds of 50-minutes
Structured to maximize audience interaction and participation, our specially curated IDGs focuses on different industry challenges. Each session allows you to zone-in and focus on the topics that matter most to you, providing an opportunity for you to not only learn from your peers first-hand but share your challenges actively as well.
Lowering Emissions on FPSO’s to Meet ESG Concerns and Impending Regulations
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
Afternoon Break and Refreshments
4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
Decarbonizing the Offshore Industry: How Bacalhau FPSO is Reducing its Carbon Emissions
Diogo Sandy -
FPSO Transfer Scope Manager - Bacalhau Project,
Equinor
Equinor aims to halve emissions from their operated fields by 50% and to achieve net zero emissions by the year 2050. In this session, we will hear how Equinor has strategized to reduce carbon emissions on its FPSO.
- An overview of the Bacalhau project
- Utilizing combined cycle technology for power generation to reduce emissions
- Exploring alternative strategies to incorporate sustainability, low carbon, and new technologies in FPSOs
4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
Understanding How SBM Offshore is Integrating Carbon Capture Technology into FPSOs
Marcelo Andreotti -
Technology Manager,
SBM Offshore
This presentation will demonstrate how the integration of carbon capture technology into FPSO projects, through a partnership with MHI, can enhance project continuity. By optimizing FPSO operations and aligning with future industry trends, this technology offers a sustainable & resilient approach to FPSO development.
- Introducing carbon capture from gas turbine on FPSO via SBM’s partnership with MHI (how it works, what is the basis of the partnership)
- Detailing the impact on the global FPSO production system (full electrification, impact on layout and project execution)
5:20 pm - 5:30 pm
Chairperson’s Closing Remarks
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Happy Hour Cocktail Reception Proudly Sponsored by OCYAN
Sponsored by: Ocyan
