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Petrobras Awards a PRM Contract to Geospace to Install OptoSeis
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Key Takeaways
PBR awarded Geospace a PRM contract to install OptoSeis at Mero fields 3 and 4 in the Santos Basin.
The project will cover 500 km of OptoSeis PRM system over 140 square kilometers of the Mero seabed.
OptoSeis enables precise, real-time data for better oil recovery and offshore production efficiency.
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR - Free Report) recently awarded a multi-year contract to Geospace Technologies Corporation for the deployment of its technologically advanced OptoSeis Permanent Reservoir Monitoring (“PRM”) system in the Mero Fields 3 and 4. This initiative highlights Petrobras’ commitment to cutting-edge solutions that will improve its oil recovery and boost production efficiency in the Santos Basin.
The project involves installing nearly 500 km of OptoSeis PRM system over 140 square kilometers of the Mero seabed, located 180 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
This contract, set to begin in June 2025, covers engineering, procurement, construction and system operations, with Brazil’s subsea cable provider Blue Marine Telecom managing the installation. The PRM system’s unparalleled sensitivity and performance will provide our teams with real-time, high-quality data to manage the reservoir with greater precision and predictability.
Taking a Look at the OptoSeis System
The OptoSeis system, engineered by PGS and now owned by Geospace, will play a critical role in monitoring and enhancing oil production at the Mero field. This advanced PRM technology made history as the first deepwater system of its kind when deployed in the Jubarte field over a decade ago. There, it delivered outstanding 4D imaging for a more accurate understanding of the reservoir and informed drilling decisions.
Equipped with multicomponent sensors, OptoSeis captures more seismic energy thanks to its high dynamic range, wide bandwidth, exceptional signal fidelity, minimal crosstalk and pressure-balanced design. Its remarkably low noise floor, well below offshore environmental levels, ensures a level of seismic data quality that outperforms other available technologies.
Overview of PBR Operated Mero Field
The Mero field is located in the ultra-deep waters of the Santos Basin, approximately 180 kilometers off Rio de Janeiro’s coast. The Mero-4 field lies in deepwater, ranging from 1,800 meters to 2,100 meters. This field is the latest in a series of FPSO-based developments at the Mero field, following Mero-1, 2 and 3 units. Together, these installations now bring the Mero field’s total installed capacity to 770,000 barrels of oil per day, making it one of the most significant deepwater assets globally.
The unitized Mero field is operated by a consortium led by Petrobras, in collaboration with Shell Brasil, TotalEnergies, CNODC, CNOOC and Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A., which represents the government of Brazil in the non-contracted area.
Shaping the Future of Offshore Production The selection of OptoSeis underscores Petrobras’ role as a global leader in deploying high-impact technologies for complex offshore environments. This PRM system, already proven in the Jubarte field, empowers the company to unlock more value from existing assets while maintaining environmental responsibility and operational safety.
PBR’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. or Petrobras S.A., is the largest integrated energy firm in Brazil and one of the largest in Latin America. Currently, PBR has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Global Partners is a Delaware limited partnership formed by affiliates of the Slifka family. GLP owns, controls or has access to one of the largest terminal networks of refined petroleum products in New England. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Global Partners’ 2025 earnings indicates 17.84% year-over-year growth.
Subsea 7 operates as an engineering, construction and services contractor to the offshore energy industry worldwide. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Subsea 7’s 2025 earnings indicates 95.52% year-over-year growth.
Houston, TX-based, W&T Offshore is a leading oil and natural gas explorer with operations primarily focused on resources located off the coast of the Gulf of America. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WTI’s 2025 earnings indicates 19.57% year-over-year growth.
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Petrobras Awards a PRM Contract to Geospace to Install OptoSeis
Key Takeaways
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR - Free Report) recently awarded a multi-year contract to Geospace Technologies Corporation for the deployment of its technologically advanced OptoSeis Permanent Reservoir Monitoring (“PRM”) system in the Mero Fields 3 and 4. This initiative highlights Petrobras’ commitment to cutting-edge solutions that will improve its oil recovery and boost production efficiency in the Santos Basin.
The project involves installing nearly 500 km of OptoSeis PRM system over 140 square kilometers of the Mero seabed, located 180 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
This contract, set to begin in June 2025, covers engineering, procurement, construction and system operations, with Brazil’s subsea cable provider Blue Marine Telecom managing the installation. The PRM system’s unparalleled sensitivity and performance will provide our teams with real-time, high-quality data to manage the reservoir with greater precision and predictability.
Taking a Look at the OptoSeis System
The OptoSeis system, engineered by PGS and now owned by Geospace, will play a critical role in monitoring and enhancing oil production at the Mero field. This advanced PRM technology made history as the first deepwater system of its kind when deployed in the Jubarte field over a decade ago. There, it delivered outstanding 4D imaging for a more accurate understanding of the reservoir and informed drilling decisions.
Equipped with multicomponent sensors, OptoSeis captures more seismic energy thanks to its high dynamic range, wide bandwidth, exceptional signal fidelity, minimal crosstalk and pressure-balanced design. Its remarkably low noise floor, well below offshore environmental levels, ensures a level of seismic data quality that outperforms other available technologies.
Overview of PBR Operated Mero Field
The Mero field is located in the ultra-deep waters of the Santos Basin, approximately 180 kilometers off Rio de Janeiro’s coast. The Mero-4 field lies in deepwater, ranging from 1,800 meters to 2,100 meters. This field is the latest in a series of FPSO-based developments at the Mero field, following Mero-1, 2 and 3 units. Together, these installations now bring the Mero field’s total installed capacity to 770,000 barrels of oil per day, making it one of the most significant deepwater assets globally.
The unitized Mero field is operated by a consortium led by Petrobras, in collaboration with Shell Brasil, TotalEnergies, CNODC, CNOOC and Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A., which represents the government of Brazil in the non-contracted area.
Shaping the Future of Offshore Production
The selection of OptoSeis underscores Petrobras’ role as a global leader in deploying high-impact technologies for complex offshore environments. This PRM system, already proven in the Jubarte field, empowers the company to unlock more value from existing assets while maintaining environmental responsibility and operational safety.
PBR’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. or Petrobras S.A., is the largest integrated energy firm in Brazil and one of the largest in Latin America. Currently, PBR has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Investors interested in the energy sector might look at some better-ranked stocks like Global Partners LP (GLP - Free Report) , Subsea 7 S.A. (SUBCY - Free Report) and W&T Offshore, Inc. (WTI - Free Report) . While Global Partners and Subsea 7 currently sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each, W&T Offshore carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Global Partners is a Delaware limited partnership formed by affiliates of the Slifka family. GLP owns, controls or has access to one of the largest terminal networks of refined petroleum products in New England. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Global Partners’ 2025 earnings indicates 17.84% year-over-year growth.
Subsea 7 operates as an engineering, construction and services contractor to the offshore energy industry worldwide. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Subsea 7’s 2025 earnings indicates 95.52% year-over-year growth.
Houston, TX-based, W&T Offshore is a leading oil and natural gas explorer with operations primarily focused on resources located off the coast of the Gulf of America. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WTI’s 2025 earnings indicates 19.57% year-over-year growth.