WEG continues to expand its presence in the oil and gas segment with a pioneering supply for the Mero field in partnership with TechnipFMC. 

The supply of equipment for the Mero field, located offshore Brazil, marks the continuation of WEG’s expansion in the oil and gas market segment. The three synchronous motors with permanent magnet rotors were manufactured to operate in the production system of the Mero 3 project, from the FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão. Compact, highly efficient, and designed to operate submerged at depths of up to 3,000 meters, these motors will be directly applied to the seabed gas reinjection pump, one of the critical stages of the production system. 

This supply represents a turning point for WEG while delivering strategic value to the end customer, the Libra Consortium under Petrobras’ operational leadership. The solution has significant potential to be replicated in other wells, expanding supply opportunities for future operations and further strengthening the partnership with TechnipFMC. For Petrobras, the technology contributes directly to the gas processing plant, the structural simplification of FPSOs, and increased oil production capacity in new generations of floating production units. 

The key differentiator of this project lies in the HISEP® (High Pressure Separation) system, which enables the separation and compression of CO₂-rich gas on the seabed for reinjection into the reservoir, transferring core gas-handling functions to the subsea environment and delivering performance gains and emission reductions for the Mero field. 

The motors themselves offer decisive advantages for subsea applications: the permanent magnet rotor eliminates rotor copper losses and enables speeds of up to 6,000 rpm, while featuring a compact design, cable winding technology, and operation immersed in a fluid responsible for heat transfer and lubrication. 

With this technical innovation, WEG reinforces its commitment to technological advancement in the energy sector, contributing to more efficient and sustainable processes prepared for the challenges of next-generation subsea operations. 

The Libra Consortium is operated by Petrobras (38.6%), in partnership with Shell Brasil (19.3%), TotalEnergies (19.3%), CNPC (9.65%), CNOOC (9.65%), and Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A. (PPSA) (3.5%), acting as the manager of the production sharing contract and the representative of the Brazilian Government in the area adjacent to the Mero field.