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Parque das Conchas
First million barrels of oil
from ultra-deep water off Brazil
Meet the people on the Parque das Conchas project
See how Shell unlocks new resources in ultra-deep water off Brazil
The Parque das Conchas fields lie in ultra-deep water off Brazil, where a constant swell, shifting sands and near-freezing seabed temperatures pose huge technical challenges. Several technology firsts have helped to bring the fields on-stream. Read about the latest developments.
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Parque das Conchas (BC-10) - an overview
Technology firsts have helped unlock resources from ultra deep water from the Parque das Conchas off the coast of Brazil.
Tapping into deep-water reservoirs
Advanced drilling technology, powerful electric pumps and specially designed pipes have made it possible to produce oil and gas from Parque das Conchas.
Fostering new skills
Young Brazilian engineers will help see the project into the future.
Forging local partnerships
Research into humpback whales and the development of seafood farms are among initiatives by Shell and local partners.