P-35 Moves to Inhaúma
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P-35 passes beneath Rio–Niterói Bridge on transfer to Inhaúma
Petrobras’ FPSO P-35 passed beneath the Rio–Niterói Bridge during its transfer from the Navy’s facilities at Ilha das Cobras to Inhaúma shipyard, operated by CLIP Offshore in Rio de Janeiro’s Caju district.
The passage followed months of planning and required modifications to the flare and partial dismantling of the turret to provide clearance beneath the bridge. The operation also depended on favourable tidal and weather conditions, with the bridge remaining open to traffic.
The transfer had been rescheduled from October to the November 2–4 movement window.
P-35 began operating at the Marlim field in the Campos Basin in August 1999. Its permanent production shutdown occurred in June 2021, followed by the cessation of water injection in May 2022. The current transfer is a subsequent stage in the unit’s decommissioning process.
At Inhaúma, the contracted services include berthing, removal of invasive sun coral, tank cleaning and inspection, maintenance of class, and waste removal and management.
The immediate scope centres on berthing and technical services for the unit. A definitive dismantling plan has not been confirmed.
This article was produced by Westhon Media for One Energy News.