Subsea 7 announced the award of a sizeable(1) contract by Total E&P do Brasil(2) for the development of the Lapa North East field located approximately 300 kilometres off the coast of the State of São Paulo, at 2,150 metres water depth in the pre-salt Santos Basin.

The work scope includes the transport, installation and pre-commissioning of 35 kilometres of flexible pipelines and 20 kilometres of umbilical, connecting 5 wells to the FPSO Cidade de Caraguatatuba. Project management and detailed engineering will commence immediately at Subsea 7’s office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Offshore activities are due to commence in the fourth quarter 2019.

Marcelo Xavier, Subsea 7’s Vice-President Brazil, said: “This contract builds on our track record of project execution offshore Brazil and reflects our commitment to work and learn together with our client to achieve successful solutions. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with Total in Brazil, through mutually beneficial collaboration on this project and, in the long-term, on future developments.”

(1) Subsea 7 defines a sizeable contract as being between USD 50 million and USD 150 million.
(2) Acting as Operator for and on behalf of the consortium presently composed of Total E&P do Brasil, Shell and Repsol-Sinopec.

About Subsea 7

Subsea 7 is a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the evolving energy industry.
We create sustainable value by being the industry’s partner and employer of choice in delivering the efficient offshore solutions the world needs.
Subsea 7 has over 11,000+ employees with 80 different nationalities, a fleet of 30+ vessels and an active presence in 33 countries.
We have a strong track record of safe and reliable delivery of projects, with offshore operations spanning five decades and over 1,000 projects successfully delivered.

About Total

Total is a major energy player, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Our 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, our ambition is to become the responsible energy major.