Marlim Field
Discovered 1985, Campos Basin, deepwater heavy oil pioneer.
Overview
Marlim proved that heavy oil in deep water could be economic, using FPSOs and long subsea tiebacks. Production peaked in the early 2000s. Revitalization programs re-drill its vast remaining oil in place.
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