Proposta metodológica de integração entre plataformas de petróleo e um parque eólico offshore: um estudo de caso sobre a bacia potiguar

Abstract

The energy transition has propelled the world towards a green global economy. The reduction of CO2 emissions guides significant studies in the field of engineering, especially in the hydrocarbon exploration chain. The present work seeks to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions from oil platforms in the Brazilian offshore - with focus on analysis for the coast of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, northeast of the country - replacing the traditional energy propulsion mechanism in offshore structures and, with the applied analysis model, propose the replication of the method in other areas in Brazil, contributing to the reduction of potentially dangerous gas emissions for the environment. A bibliographic review was carried out on the availability of offshore wind resources in Brazil and studies related to the integration of platforms with renewable energy sources in the world, their benefits and existing challenges for application. The methodology consists of using offshore satellite data to indicate the location with the best characteristics for using the wind resource; bathymetric analysis of the region to estimate the viable technology at the site; indication of wind turbines and analysis of the logistical support infrastructure present in the region. After performing the analysis, it was possible to point out the best location for the installation of a potential offshore wind farm capable of meeting the electrical demand of nearby platforms, as well as estimating the geomorphological and logistical characteristics of the region. It was possible to conclude, therefore, that the integration and the proposed analysis method can contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and can be replicated in other areas of the country that offer similar assumptions to those of the studied region.