Petrobras learns Metocean Lessons from AXYS Smart

Buoys…

Doing Business with Petrobras

What – and How

Petrobras specializes in producing oil from ultra-deep water.

To support exploration activities and operational requirements, Petrobras needs to understand the offshore environment.

Knowledge Gaps….

• Atmospheric pressure

• Air temperature

• Relative humidity

• Wind speed & direction

• Sea surface temperature

• Directional waves

• Current profiles

AXYS Offering:

The ultimate data collection buoy for deep

water deployments in the open ocean.

3 Metre Metocean Buoy

Deployment AXYS Field Service Specialists deployed four 3m buoys in

strategic locations.

Training

Benefits - Better Decision Making

Safety & Operational Efficiency

Petrobras Buying Cycle

January ‘04 – November ‘07

• Stakeholders

• Evaluation

• Trust

• Registration

• Visits

• Service

• Financing (EDC)

The Future……

Questions?