FPSO P-78 achieves first gas injection at Búzios

Seatrium confirmed successful first gas injection on FPSO P-78, achieved 61 days after first oil on December 31, 2025.

Unit is installed at Búzios Field in Santos Basin, approximately 180–230 km offshore Rio de Janeiro, and operates for Petrobras.

Key unit specifications:

• Oil production capacity: 180,000 b/d
• Gas processing: 7.2 million m³/d
• Storage capacity: 2 million barrels
• First oil: December 31, 2025
• First gas injection: March 2026

Construction involved module fabrication, integration and commissioning across shipyards in Asia and Brazil, executed in partnership with Petrobras.

FPSO P-78 forms part of new generation of units being delivered by Seatrium for Petrobras. Combined developments are expected to add around 1.3 million b/d to Brazil’s offshore production capacity over coming years.