Name
Design One, Build Many: Unlocking Value Through Standardized FPSO Topside Design – Lessons from Petrobras P-84 and P-85
Thomas Horden
Track
Deepwater Operations and Topsides/Platforms & Hulls
Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location Name
Exhibit Hall A: Rooms A2 and A3
Description

This presentation examines how standardized topsides design can improve the execution of large-scale FPSO developments through a “design one, build many” approach. Using the Brazil offshore P-84 and P-85 FPSOs as a case study, it explores how design replication supports schedule certainty, cost efficiency, constructability, and lifecycle performance for high-capacity offshore facilities. Attendees will gain insight into the application of modular engineering, global fabrication strategies, and standardized process systems to reduce execution risk and improve supply chain efficiency. The presentation will also discuss how repeatable designs facilitate consistent operations while integrating energy-efficient technologies and emissions reduction features into next-generation deepwater developments.