Strohm, the world s first and leading producer of thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP), has successfully completed its first offshore field trials with Petrobras in Brazil s Campos Basin. Conducted at water depths of approximately 1,500 metres, the trials confirmed the pipe s durability and ease of installation under real-world subsea conditions.

The test programme, carried out in partnership with Petrobras, evaluated TCP using the same methodologies as conventional flexible pipes. Assessments included crushing and deep immersion performance (DIP) tests, subsea first- and second-end vertical connection trials, and installation in a catenary configuration. The pipe remained submerged for 24 hours to validate operational behaviour.

The results confirmed the TCP s suitability for post-salt applications, while also highlighting its strong potential for pre-salt fields. Resistant to CO -induced stress corrosion cracking, one of the region s key challenges, Strohm s TCP offers a sustainable and cost-efficient solution. With a significantly smaller carbon footprint than conventional flexible pipes, TCP reduces both transport and installation costs, and its light weight enables alternative, lower-cost installation methods such as subsea pallet deployment.

Renato Bastos, VP Brazil at Strohm, commented: This successful phase marks the culmination of a remarkable collaboration between Petrobras and Strohm. The field trial results prove the innovation and quality TCP brings to the industry and keep us on track to become Petrobras leading composite pipe supplier.

Gustavo Calazans, Subsea Engineering General Manager at Petrobras, added: This milestone contributes directly to our Subsea Industrialization Program and supports the establishment of a new Strohm plant in Brazil. With our position as the largest flexible pipe consumer worldwide, Strohm s entry to the market enhances local competitiveness, content, and cost efficiency.

The success of the trial positions TCP as a transformative solution for Brazil s deepwater sector, with Petrobras and Strohm poised to accelerate its adoption in future offshore developments.

Source: strohm.eu