Petrobras has awarded Fugro four significant multi-year contracts for the inspection and monitoring of critical subsea infrastructure in Brazil.
The contract wins strengthen Fugro’s decades-long partnership with Petrobras, building on a history of collaboration that leverages high-tech survey technologies, including underwater robotics, to support responsible energy development in the region, Fugro said in a news release.
the Fugro Aquarius
The contracts, once signed, will commence in the fourth quarter of 2025 and span four years with potential one-year extensions. Each of the four day-rate contracts is assigned to a dedicated vessel—two operated by Fugro and two by partner companies—all of which will be equipped with Fugro’s remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for comprehensive and precise inspection and monitoring of subsea assets.
The combined value of the contracts over the next four years is approximately $340 million. Three out of the four, including the one awarded to Fugro Aquarius, are set to replace existing contracts expiring later this year, under improved terms and conditions. The fourth contract is new.
Notably, these contracts will see an expansion of Fugro’s remote operations capabilities, including the remote piloting of ROVs. This innovative technique was first deployed successfully in Brazil from the Fugro Aquarius in 2023, in collaboration with Petrobras. The approach relocates people from the field to the office environment, enhancing efficiency, and enabling real-time data analysis for faster decision-making.
“These new contracts from Petrobras demonstrate the deep value of our long-standing partnership in Brazil’s offshore energy sector,” said Céline Gerson, Fugro’s Group Director in the Americas and President of Fugro USA. “Being selected for this crucial work, which will extend through the decade, fuels our continued drive for innovation and unwavering commitment to excellence as we work collaboratively to ensure a responsible and resilient energy future in the region.”
