Fiber Optics are fundamental in deep water production efficiency, as highlighted by the recent technological partnership between Technip and Schlumberger, targeting the sub-salt deep.

While most of the major O&G players are already present in Brazil, we now see important subsea equipment manufacturers also opening offices in Rio de Janeiro and Macaé.

Subsea 7 has been involved with the development of Brazilian subsea systems for over 20 years and is still making its strong presence felt in the market.

SLB introduces creative solutions that reduce costs and increase efficiency in subsea well intervention and look to be interesting solutions for intervention in deepwater projects in Brazil.

PipeWay Engineering specializes in making and operating O&G pipeline inspection tools.

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The agreement was signed yesterday at Petrobras head office in Rio de Janeiro and highlights the longterm commitment Halliburton has towards Brazilian O&G development.

With 8 exploratory wells producing hydrocarbon discoveries during the year and with estimates of recoverable oil of around 5 billion barrels, OGX ends 2009 on a very positive high.

Knowing that new deepwater contracts in Brazil will be forthcoming in 2010, DOF Subsea invests in the new Cougar XTi ROV from Saab Seaeye to boost its already highly competitive profile.

The purpose of the Geoprober Drilling System (GDS) is to reduce the cost of acquiring G&G data for exploration activity in deepwater by 50%.