Petrobras has awarded Strohm and its Brazilian subsidiary Strohm Brasil a contract to supply thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) for Brazil’s post-salt offshore cluster.

The agreement covers TCP qualification testing, engineering, field services and support for offshore trials and installation.

The technology will be deployed for water injection and gas lift applications at depths of up to 1,500 metres.

Petrobras will assess the TCP under real operating conditions, including its handling and installation using vessels from its fleet.

Made from fibre and polymer materials, TCP is lighter, spoolable and non-corrosive compared with conventional flexible and rigid pipelines.

The technology is designed to provide long-term reliability, simplified handling and installation, while enabling pipeline integrity inspections without associated maintenance costs.

Renato Bastos, vice president Strohm Brasil, commented: “Winning this contract is a significant endorsement of Strohm’s technology and capabilities, as well as an important milestone in our roadmap, paving the way to further developments in country. Petrobras is a recognised expert in flexible pipe solutions, and we are proud to have earned their confidence in our thermoplastic composite pipe products and our team’s expertise. It is a clear reflection of how Strohm has matured into a professional supplier of high-performance flexible pipe solutions, with the capabilities and expertise to meet the industry’s growing demand for advanced and reliable products.”

 “This contract award is a testament to the strong collaboration between our two companies and demonstrates Petrobras’ commitment to bringing advanced pipe technology into its operations to improve operational efficiency and reduce production costs.” added Strohm’s CEO Martin van Onna. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service