Prysmian Secures Over €100 Million Petrobras Umbilical Contract
Prysmian Group has secured a contract worth more than €100 million from Petrobras to supply 170 kilometers of deep-water electro-hydraulic umbilicals, along with specialized offshore and logistics services. This contract enhances Prysmian’s position as a global leader in advanced subsea technologies.
Delivering Advanced Subsea Engineering in Brazil
Prysmian’s offshore specialties site in Vila Velha, Brazil, will engineer, manufacture, test, and deliver the umbilicals between 2024 and 2027. The project includes both steel tube and thermoplastic umbilical systems, designed for high-performance operation under extreme deep-water conditions.
“This award confirms the strong trust and long-term partnership between Petrobras and Prysmian Group,” said Detlev Waimann, Chief Commercial Officer of the Projects Business Unit at Prysmian Group. “It follows several successful projects we’ve executed for Petrobras over the years.”
Investing in Technology and Offshore Capabilities
Prysmian’s dedicated Offshore Specialties unit continues to expand its capabilities to support complex subsea infrastructure. Over recent years, the company has increased investment in the Vila Velha facility, improving manufacturing capacity, logistics, and end-to-end project delivery. These improvements allow Prysmian to respond effectively to global energy demands with advanced cable system solutions.
High-Performance Umbilical Design
The Petrobras umbilicals feature high-pressure hydraulic control hoses made with a nylon liner reinforced by a polyaramid braid and protected by an extruded polyurethane sheath. Additionally, the electrical control cables, insulated and jacketed with SEVEREX high-performance compounds, can meet the most demanding system specifications.
To ensure maximum strength and reliability, Prysmian assembles and sheathes all umbilical components with a polymeric extruded layer. It then reinforces them with counter-helix double-layer flat steel wire armor. This design virtually eliminates torsional stress during installation or operation and improves hydrodynamic stability in harsh offshore environments.
Strengthening Brazil’s Offshore Energy Future
By combining advanced materials technology with extensive offshore experience, Prysmian continues to play a vital role in Brazil’s deep-water energy development. This new Petrobras umbilical contract reaffirms the company’s strategic presence in Latin America’s growing offshore market.