Petrobras Embraces Digital Twins to Revolutionize Offshore Oil and Gas Production

Brazilian oil and gas giant Petrobras is set to significantly boost its offshore production efficiency with the implementation of a cutting-edge digital twin technology. This innovative solution, successfully tested on its Cidade de Anchieta and P-57 platforms, promises to enhance production by approximately 1%. The digital twin, dubbed Lift and Flow, replicates the entire oil production process, from the seabed to the surface, enabling real-time monitoring, optimization, and virtual incident prevention.

Suriname’s Offshore Oil Boom: Promises and Challenges

Suriname is poised to benefit from its vast offshore oil resources, but time is running out as the global push towards net zero emissions intensifies. Despite delays, TotalEnergies and APA Corporation are moving towards a final investment decision for Block 58, which holds an estimated 700 million barrels of recoverable resources. With low breakeven prices and attractive oil characteristics, Suriname’s oil is highly profitable, but the country faces pressure to develop its resources sustainably.

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