Petrobras Tupi

General information

Client Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) 
Project Petrobras Tupi 
Year 2010 
Location Brazil, Tupi field 
Vessels Solitaire 
Max. water depth 2200 m (7217 ft)

Scope of work

  • Installation engineering
  • WPQ programme based on sour service requirements
  • Design interface in-line structure (ILS) and pipeline end PLET
  • Supply and delivery of all installation aids including buoyancy yokes

Project specials

  • Installation of deepwater PLEM with weight of 125 t in 2200 m water depth
  • Installation of ILS and ILP with weight of 70 t each in 2200 m water depth
  • Pipeline laydown and recovery with the 4-wire recovery system

Pipe characteristics

217/134.8 18 25.4 - 31.75 API-5L-X 65