FPSO Cidade de Niteroi MV18
The project includes developing an FPSO capable of processing 100,000 barrels of oil per day, gas compression capacity of 124 million cubic feet per day and having an oil storage capacity of 1,600,000 barrels.
The FPSO is expected to start the production in the field in the fourth quarter of 2008.
The operational life of the FPSO is nine (9) years with an additional six (6) one-year options.
Scope of Work
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Construction
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Operation and Maintenance


| Unit Name | FPSO Cidade de Niteroi MV18 |
|---|---|
| Contract | EPCI + Time Charter |
| First Oil | Planned 4Q 2008 |
| Charter Period | 9 years + six 1-year options |
| Client | Petrόleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) |
| Status | Under Construction (MODEC owns and will operate) |
| Field Location | Jabuti Field |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| Water Depth | 1,500 m |
| New/Conv | Conversion |
| Mooring Type | SOFEC Spread Mooring |
| Storage Capacity | 1,600,000 bbls |
|---|---|
| Oil Production | 100,000 bopd |
| Gas Production | 124 mmscfd |