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Petrobras opts for rigid pipe solution to replace compromised risers on Brazil pre-salt field

Brazilian giant seeks almost 100 kilometres of rigid gas injection risers in response to problem first detected in 2016

Risers: the Cidade de Angra dos Reis FPSO was one of those affected by stress corrosion cracking on pre-salt risers
Risers: the Cidade de Angra dos Reis FPSO was one of those affected by stress corrosion cracking on pre-salt risersPhoto: PETROBRAS
  • Gareth Chetwynd
London
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Published 3 February 2021, 16:52Updated 3 February 2021, 16:52