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Subsea7 secures EPC contract from Petrobras for Sépia 2 offshore field development in Brazil

Development Oil Gas announced Brazil Apr 10, 2026
USD1.3B
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Subsea7 secured a supermajor contract valued at over $1.25 billion from Petrobras to develop the Sépia 2 offshore field in Brazil's Santos Basin. The scope includes engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning of subsea umbilicals, risers, and flowlines for 17 wells, including two tied to the Sépia 1 project, as well as a gas export line with 18 risers. Located approximately 280 km southeast of Rio de Janeiro in water depths of around 2,170 meters, the Sépia 2 field is part of Brazil's pre-salt region expansion phase. Project management and engineering activities began immediately at Subsea7's offices in Rio de Janeiro, Paris, and Sutton, with offshore operations scheduled to commence in 2029. The contract strengthens Subsea7's portfolio in Brazil and reinforces its long-standing relationship with Petrobras in the pre-salt region.

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Deal Analysis

Subsea7 has secured a contract valued at over $1.25 billion from Petrobras to develop the Sépia 2 offshore field in Brazil's Santos Basin. Petrobras, a Brazilian state-owned oil and gas major, has a significant presence across the globe and is involved in the exploration, production, refining, and distribution of petroleum, natural gas, and derivatives. Subsea7, a global leader in subsea engineering, construction, and services for the offshore energy industry, generates approximately $5.5 billion in annual revenue and operates a large fleet. The contract includes engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning of subsea umbilicals, risers, and flowlines for 17 wells, with offshore operations scheduled to commence in 2029. The project management and engineering activities began immediately at Subsea7's offices in Rio de Janeiro, Paris, and Sutton.
  • Contract value: $1.25 billion
  • Location: Santos Basin, Brazil
  • Number of wells: 17
  • Offshore operations start date: 2029
  • Water depth: 2,170 meters

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Announced
Apr 10, 2026
Signed
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