Fugro 巴西地区经理 Felipe Vasconcellos 表示：“我们很高兴向巴西国家石油公司推出 Blue Essence® 和 Blue Volta® 技术。这一完全远程的解决方案符合我们对负责任的能源开发的共同承诺，并建立在近期合作的基础上，以在该地区引入远程勘测技术。在安全舒适的陆上办公环境中开展海上作业，使我们能够减少对环境的影响，提高运营安全性，同时进行高质量的检查。”
Fugro 位于 Rio das Ostras 的先进远程操作中心 (ROC) 将为即将到来的检查工作提供支持。ROC 位于巴西石油公司运营港口附近，地理位置优越，能够处理各种远程勘测活动，使 Fugro 成为该地区领先的创新地理数据解决方案提供商，为能源、基础设施和水利部门的客户提供解决方案。
图片：Fugro Vaquita 12 米 Blue Essence® 无人水面舰艇 (USV)。来源：Fugro。
Petrobras has signed a 175 day addendum to Fugro’s current inspection, repair and maintenance services contract, performed by the Fugro Aquarius, to include fully remote subsea inspection surveys of shallow-water infrastructure in Brazil.
Work will begin in January, leveraging Fugro’s advanced Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessel (USV) and Blue Volta® electric remotely operated vehicle (eROV) technology to enhance inspection safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
The contract marks Fugro’s first use of these innovations in the Americas, following successful applications in Australia, the UK, and the Middle East. By eliminating the need for on-site personnel, the uncrewed solution reduces carbon emissions by 95% and significantly lowers the risks associated with traditional offshore operations. It also provides clients with near real-time access to project data, enabling faster decision-making.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the Blue Essence® and Blue Volta® technologies to Brazil for Petrobras,” said Felipe Vasconcellos, Fugro’s Brazil Country Manager. “This fully remote solution aligns with our shared commitment to responsible energy development and builds upon recent collaborations to introduce remote survey techniques in the region. Conducting offshore work from the safety and comfort of an onshore office environment, allows us to reduce our environmental impact and enhance our operational safety while delivering high-quality inspections.”
Fugro’s state-of-the-art Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Rio das Ostras will support the upcoming inspection work. Strategically located near Petrobras’ port of operations, the ROC is equipped to handle a wide range of remote survey activities, positioning Fugro as the region’s leading provider of innovative Geo-data solutions for clients in the energy, infrastructure and water sectors.
Image: The Fugro Vaquita 12 m Blue Essence® uncrewed surface vessel (USV). Credit: Fugro.
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