Maria Quitéria FPSO in Brazil
Engineering Oversight for Brazil’s Next-Gen Pre-Salt Development
The Maria Quitéria Project represents a vital step in Brazil’s offshore energy expansion. Located in the Santos Basin, this FPSO-based development is designed to increase ultra-deepwater oil production while supporting Petrobras’ low-carbon objectives. NWE is proud to contribute through rigorous inspection and quality assurance across global execution sites.
NWE’s Involvement in Maria Quitéria
End-to-End Inspection & Verification Across Continents
As a trusted project partner, NWE is delivering:
Third-party inspections of topside modules, piping systems, and pressure vessels in fabrication yards (primarily Norway)
Advanced welding, NDT, and coating evaluations during fabrication phases
Inspection of electrical and instrumentation systems before shipment
FAT witnessing for compressors, separators, and power systems
Dimensional checks, mechanical integrity surveillance, and vendor compliance validation
Punch listing support, certification follow-up, and document control per international standards
Project Scope & Location
High-Capacity FPSO for Brazil’s Pre-Salt Frontier
The Maria Quitéria FPSO is part of Petrobras’ long-term pre-salt strategy in the Santos Basin, located approximately 200 km offshore in water depths of 2,000 meters. Once operational, the unit will be capable of producing up to 100,000 barrels of oil per day, with CO₂ reinjection systems integrated to align with low-carbon commitments.
Technical Highlights
Subsea Innovation Meets Sustainable Production
The project involves:
Subsea well systems, flexible risers, and umbilicals
Tie-in infrastructure connected to the converted FPSO
Multi-country fabrication and integration prior to offshore deployment
With major fabrication occurring in Brazil, China, Norway, UK, and Germany, global coordination and inspection excellence are essential.
Services Delivered by NWE
Precision, Compliance & Engineering Excellence
Full lifecycle inspection of mechanical and structural components
Verification of coating and NDT integrity
E&I systems validation prior to integration
Quality control and vendor performance monitoring
Comprehensive documentation and regulatory alignment
Supporting Global Execution for Local Energy Impact
Trusted Oversight for Complex Offshore Developments
From fabrication yards to offshore commissioning, NWE ensures the Maria Quitéria FPSO meets the highest industry benchmarks — helping Petrobras deliver on both energy and sustainability goals.
