Carapeba, Garoupa, Pargo and Vermelho Oil and Gas Fields

Summary Information

• Operator:
• Country: Brazil
• Location: Campos Basin
• Production start:
• Partners:
• Type: Oil / Gas
• Estimated Reserves:
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+++ Description

• Carapeba, Garoupa, Pargo And Vermelho fields are operated together
  • Carapeba has two fixed platforms, PCP-1 & PCP-2
  • Garoupa has one fixed platform, PCP-1
  • Pargo utilises on fixed platform, PPG-1
  • The Vermelho field has 3 fixed platforms, PVM-1, PVM-2 & PVM-3

+++ Contractors

• Saipem: Garoupa - Albacora Pipeline, T & I

+++ History

• 1974 - Garoupa field discovered
• 1982 - Carapeba field discovered

+++ Geology

• Carapeba field primarily produces from two upper Cretaceous turbidite sandstones, with additional production from Eocene sands.

+++ Links

1. Integrated Asset Management, Schlumberger
2. Saipem Pipeline References