Raia FPSO Project in Brazil | Mooring Analysis & Subsea Engineering Solutions

The RAIA FPSO project is a deepwater oil and gas development led by Equinor in Brazil’s Campos Basin, in partnership with Repsol Sinopec and Petrobras. Under a two-phase turnkey contract, MODEC is responsible for the design, construction, and initial operation of the FPSO, which will be deployed in 2,900 meters of water and is expected to start production in 2027.

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Turnkey FPSO Delivery in Brazil’s Campos Basin by NWE

From FEED to First Oil – A Complete Offshore Development Success Story

Full-Scope FPSO Engineering & EPCI by NWE

Complete Project Lifecycle Execution with Precision and Performance

NWE Group successfully executed a two-phase turnkey contract for Equinor’s FPSO unit—spanning Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI). The project kicked off in April 2022, reaching Final Investment Decision (FID) by May 2023, and entered full execution shortly after.


Strategic Offshore Deployment in the Pre-Salt Campos Basin

Deepwater Excellence at 2,900 Meters for a High-Impact Energy Asset

The FPSO is permanently moored 200 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, in the ultra-deepwater pre-salt region of the Campos Basin. The unit is central to the Raia Manta and Raia Pintada fields—developed by Equinor, in partnership with Repsol Sinopec and Petrobras.


Advanced FPSO Design & Operational Capabilities

High Output, Large Storage, and Robust Lifecycle Performance

This FPSO features a custom-designed, full double hull structure—supporting:

  • 125,000 barrels/day of oil production

  • 565 million standard cubic feet/day of gas export

  • 2 million barrels of crude storage

With its larger topside capacity, the unit offers greater efficiency and reliability for long-term production.


Low-Carbon Offshore Energy with Combined Cycle Power

Electrified FPSO Systems Designed for a Sustainable Future

This project introduces one of the world’s first fully electrified FPSOs, integrating a Combined Cycle Power Generation System that significantly lowers CO₂ emissions. It reflects NWE’s commitment to net-zero technologies and offshore energy innovation.


The Raia Cluster: Unlocking Over 1 Billion BOE in Pre-Salt Reserves

A Project with the Potential to Supply 15% of Brazil’s Gas Demand

The Raia development unites three discoveries: Pão de Açúcar, Gávea, and Seat, totaling over 1 billion barrels of recoverable resources. With 16 million m³/day gas export capacity, this project can meet a significant portion of Brazil’s domestic energy needs by 2028.


NWE’s Offshore Delivery Model: Integrated, Scalable, Reliable

Engineering Confidence from Concept to Commissioning

Through this project, NWE demonstrated its full-spectrum offshore capabilities, delivering:

  • FEED execution

  • EPCI management

  • First-year O&M services

  • Integration with global partners and supply chains

NWE’s track record positions it as a preferred partner for complex deepwater and floating systems worldwide.

Partner with NWE for Your Next FPSO or Offshore Energy Project

Trusted Engineering. Reliable Delivery. Global Expertise.

Whether you’re planning an FPSO, gas-to-power solution, or deepwater infrastructure, NWE delivers innovation, efficiency, and ESG excellence.

📩 Contact our team today to discuss how we can support your next offshore energy venture.

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