Libra consortium launches offshore Power Grid study for Mero

The Libra Consortium, led by Petrobras, has signed a contract with the Electric Energy Research Center (CEPEL) to develop the Power Grid project, an initiative that will assess the feasibility of electrically interconnecting up to five FPSOs operating in the Mero Field, in Brazil’s Santos Basin pre-salt.

The two-year study will evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of creating an integrated offshore electrical network capable of sharing power between production units. The project will include assessments of submarine power cables, electrical equipment, control systems, grid stability and overall system reliability.

According to the consortium, the objective is to improve operational efficiency, increase energy reliability, reduce operating costs and lower greenhouse gas emissions across the field.

If successfully developed, the project could establish the technical foundation for future offshore electrical grid concepts in Brazil and potentially serve as a reference for other large-scale offshore developments worldwide.