RINA, a global inspection, certification, and consulting engineering multinational group, has signed a three-year €11 million contract with Petrobras to support initiatives related to the integrity and decommissioning of subsea systems
The project will involve engineering analyses and technical assessments to support decision-making on managing and planning interventions in offshore infrastructure.
The scope includes studies and analyses focused on the integrity, reliability and maintenance of subsea systems, supporting the evaluation of different operational scenarios throughout the lifecycle of these assets.
Activities include pipeline and riser integrity assessments, reliability studies, asset life extension evaluations, and the development of technical studies for subsea decommissioning projects.
The project aligns with Petrobras’ initiatives to ensure the safe and efficient lifecycle management of its offshore assets. The objective is to support the safe continuation of operations in active units and the responsible planning of interventions and decommissioning activities for structures that have reached the end of their operational lifecycle.
Marcell Chiarelli, LATAM executive commercial management director at RINA, said, “Projects related to the integrity and decommissioning of subsea systems require robust technical analysis and deep offshore engineering expertise. In this partnership with Petrobras, our role is to provide specialised assessments that support safe and well-informed decisions throughout the lifecycle of these assets.”
The initiative strengthens collaboration between RINA and Petrobras in strategic offshore engineering areas. By supporting studies and analyses related to the lifecycle management of subsea infrastructure, the project aligns with RINA’s strategy to expand its involvement in complex engineering initiatives in Brazil’s oil and gas sector.
The contract provides for the mobilisation of up to 83 professionals, including engineers and specialised technicians, 45 of whom are highly qualified specialists already part of RINA’s team. The workforce may be expanded over the course of the contract as project requirements evolve.
