Petrobras has launched a significant tender for subsea umbilicals, described as its largest-ever for such equipment, with a potential combined value exceeding $300 million. The tender calls for 523.2 kilometers of thermoplastic and steel tube umbilicals, split into two lots: Lot 1 for 206.4 kilometers and four umbilical terminal assembly systems, and Lot 2 for 313.2 kilometers.

Strategic Objectives and Contract Details

The procurement is part of a dual strategy to replace aging equipment at mature deepwater fields to extend their production life and to maximize output from prolific pre-salt assets. The contract scope includes accessories, storage area rental, logistics, supervision, assembly, and engineering services. Petrobras intends to award the work to two players, with a preference for Lot 2, but may waive this if awarding to two companies proves unfeasible. Bidders must declare their intent and capacity to supply both lots.

Field Deployment and Timeline

The umbilical systems are destined for numerous fields. They will serve post-salt developments in the Campos basin and the SEAP-2 FPSO in the Sergipe-Alagoas basin. However, the majority of the equipment is allocated for pre-salt projects in the Santos basin, including the Atapu, Buzios, Itapu, Mero, Sapinhoa, Sepia, and Tupi fields. A significant portion will be linked to the forthcoming P-84 and P-85 FPSOs for the Atapu-2 and Sepia-2 projects, respectively. Delivery is scheduled from the fourth quarter of 2027 to the third quarter of 2031 under five-year contracts.

Broader Procurement Context

This tender complements another recent Petrobras tender for 518.3 kilometers of flexible risers for similar offshore projects. The company disclosed in late 2025 a broader plan to contract over 6,000 kilometers of rigid risers, flexible risers, and umbilicals, along with other subsea equipment, over the next five years to support its offshore development portfolio.