FPSO CIDADE DE PARAT

• Latitude: -25.3934
• Longitude: -42.7613
• East Coast South America
• Offshore Terminal in Bahamas

Location: Bahamas

The FPSO Cidade de Paraty is a Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) unit used in the oil and gas industry for offshore oil and gas production. While the FPSO Cidade de Paraty operates primarily offshore Brazil, it is not registered or based in the Bahamas. FPSOs, including Cidade de Paraty, are generally stationed in specific oil fields and are designed to process and store hydrocarbons extracted from subsea wells and offload them to shuttle tankers or pipelines for transportation. Below are the typical specifications and descriptions, with a focus on Cidade de Paraty:

Description:

• Name: FPSO Cidade de Paraty
• Type: Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading Unit
• Operator: Assigned to Petrobras, the Brazilian multinational energy corporation, for operation in pre-salt fields offshore Brazil.
• Field: Mostly deployed in the Santos Basin, specifically in pre-salt fields such as the Lula Nordeste Field.

Specifications:

• Conversion and Build:

  • Originally a crude oil tanker, converted into an FPSO unit.
  • The conversion includes the installation of topsides for oil and gas processing facilities.

• Dimensions:

  • Length: Approx. 294 meters
  • Breadth: Approx. 54 meters
  • Depth: Approx. 27 meters

• Processing Capacity:

  • Oil Processing Capacity: Up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day.
  • Gas Processing Capacity: Roughly 5 million cubic meters of natural gas per day.
  • Water Injection Capacity: Up to 150,000 barrels of water per day.

• Storage Capacity:

  • Crude Oil Storage: Around 1.6 million barrels.

• Mooring System:

  • Type: Spread mooring system to hold position over the subsea wellheads.
  • Typically anchored using multiple mooring lines to the seabed.

• Special Features:

  • Topsides: Equipped with advanced equipment for separation, treatment, and compression of oil and gas.
  • Turret: Integrated for the mooring system, allowing the FPSO to rotate around it and maintain optimal position relative to wind and wave conditions.
  • Safety and Environmental: Includes advanced systems for safety and environmental protection, in compliance with international offshore standards.

• Crew Housing:

  • Accommodation: Designed to house around 100 to 150 crew members, providing essential living and operational facilities.

Operations:

• Deployment Area: Primarily utilized in deepwater pre-salt regions offshore Brazil, which are known for significant hydrocarbon reserves.
• Functionality: FPSO units are crucial in areas distant from infrastructure, effectively bridging the gap between subsea production and transportation networks.

Given the dynamic and often customized nature of FPSOs based on field requirements, variations in the above specifications might exist. The specifics provided aim to represent a broad overview, and for precise details, the operator's technical documentation and resources should be consulted.