Hear from Petrobras’ New FPSO Program Coordinator on Petrobras’ roadmap ahead as well as the portfolio challenges. He will share more on how the organization is driving growth in FPSO’s while embracing sustainability and new regional opportunities.  

Lourenço Lustosa Fróes da Silva, PMP, M.Sc.

New FPSOs Program Coordinator
Petrobras

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• Discussing the methodology used to reduce costs, increase production and reduce carbon emissions  
• ⁠Leveraging new technologies based on our culture, data analysis and application of AI, Machine Learning, VR, automation, on daily routines 

Francis Bidoul

Frade Field Asset Manager
PRIO

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In this session, we will delve into the latest local content requirements and their implications for future and existing FPSO projects in Brazil.  

• Overview of the local content requirements in FPSO projects 
• Incorporating local content requirements updates into upcoming FPSO projects  
• Understanding how future local content requirements will impact existing FPSO projects 

Gustavo Tinoco

Deputy Manager of Local Content
ANP

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• An overview of the Block 58 field development in Suriname 
• ⁠Deploying an all-electric FPSO configuration and other technologies to reduce GHG 
• ⁠Expected project timeline updates 

Alessandro Zunino

Business and Commercial Director Latam
SBM Offshore

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• Assessing the long-term benefits of revitalization projects for Brazil 
• Sharing of Yinson’s successful FPSO revitalization projects: FPSO Anna Nery and FPSO Maria Quitera  
• Strategies for maximizing the economic potential of aging fields through efficient revitalization and decommissioning planning 

• Importance of Asset Tie-Backs to production sustainability in mature fields 
• Sharing of examples from fields like Lapa Project: Bonga, BC-10, etc, demonstrating the benefits of tie-backs 
• Key requirements such as fiscal measurement, safety and environmental management systems, and environmental licenses that could affect FPSO necessary changes and operability 
• Parallel projects for extending field life and necessary topside modifications to optimize operations and postpone decommissioning 

Patricia Balla

Process Engineering Lead
Shell

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• An overview of MISC’s FPSO roadmap  
• Integrating sustainability into FPSO design for ease of financing  
• Impact of Petrobras' Shift Towards Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Model and how we are navigating it

Satyaranjan Sinha

Head NBFPSO Development Program
MISC

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• Risk assessment related to contract prices  
• Implementing measures for risk assessment related to contract prices 
• Mitigating potential challenges through clear and comprehensive contract terms 
• Establishing collaborative partnerships to ensure project success and contractual compliance

Explore innovative strategies and best practices that reconcile economic viability with environmental and social responsibility, shaping the future of FPSO development in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. 

• Integrating ESG considerations into preliminary FPSO project planning 
• Ensuring financial sustainability while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility 
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align project goals with ESG principles 
• Adhering to ESG standards to promote long-term project success

Eduardo Garcia

Director (Global Corporate Banking)
MUFG

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