Petrobras extends contract for BW FPSO, but unit stays in lay-up

Brazilian oil company Petrobras has exercised a one-year extension of the contract for the BW Offshore-owned FPSO Cidade de São Mateus. 

BW Offshore said on Tuesday it will continue its dialogue with the client towards finalizing a firm plan for the FPSO while the unit remains in lay-up.

To remind, the FPSO Cidade de São Mateus was in February 2015 involved in a gas explosion with fatal consequences while operating offshore Brazil.

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