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Redefining Offshore Oil & Gas Communications

World’s Longest Over-Water Wireless Link

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OIL & GAS

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PRODUCTS DEPLOYED

IP-20N Platform

126MILES

OFFSHORE LINK

500MBPS

CAPACITY

99.99%

AVAILABILITY

Brava Energia, one of Brazil's leading private energy producers, faced the daunting task of connecting offshore production assets more than 120 miles (~202 km) from the coast. Fiber deployment was unfeasible, while satellite alternatives—both geostationary and newer LEO constellations—failed to meet the company's needs for latency, reliability, and guaranteed bandwidth. To solve this challenge, Brava turned to Ceragon, ultimately setting a world record with a 126-mile (~202 km) offshore wireless link.  

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"Replacing unreliable satellite communication with a secure, high-capacity solution has provided us with the stability and performance required to modernize our operations and plan for the future. With 99.99% availability and guaranteed bandwidth, we can confidently grow our digital initiatives, trusting that our network can support innovation, from IoT to private LTE. Ceragon has proven to be a true strategic partner who seamlessly aligns their technology with our vision."

Henrique Kronemberger,  IT & Cybersecurity Manager  

THE CHALLENGES

Vast Distance | Uptime Demands | Harsh Offshore Environment | Limited Alternatives | Real-Time Latency Requirements 

  • Extreme Distance: Reliable connectivity was needed across 126 miles (~202 km) of open water.
  •  High Availability Needs: Mission-critical communication and monitoring.  
  • Harsh Offshore Conditions: Fierce winds, corrosive sea air, and constant saltwater exposure demanded ruggedized, stabilized equipment.
  • Limited Alternatives: Fiber deployment was infeasible, while both traditional satellites and newer LEO constellations could not provide consistent low-latency performance.  
  • Low Latency Requirements: Real-time data transfer, video, and voice services needed stable, deterministic low latency.  

THE SOLUTION

IP-20N Platform with RFU-D HP | Ruggedized Design | Seamless Integration | Record-Breaking Reach | Carrier-Class Reliability | Guaranteed Bandwidth   

Ceragon deployed a high-capacity microwave system with advanced stabilization designed specifically for offshore environments. The solution was built on Ceragon’s IP-20N platform with RFU-D HP radios in 6 GHz 4+0 configuration (PL180, Generic Platform), paired with a 1.2 m antenna at FPSO P63 and dual 2.4 m antennas at Caledonia. 
The solution included:
  • Record-Breaking Offshore Reach: Achieved a secure, reliable 126-mile (~202 km) wireless link, the world’s longest of its kind.
  • Licensed Spectrum Reliability: Guaranteed dedicated bandwidth and QoS, outperforming satellite alternatives.
  • Redundancy & Failover: Carrier-class reliability with built-in redundancy for uninterrupted connectivity.
  • Ruggedized Design: Purpose-built to resist corrosion, humidity, and high winds over time.
  • Seamless Integration: Supported Brava’s existing infrastructure and provided scalability for future expansion into LTE and IoT applications. 

Large, Proven Long-Distance Capability

Demonstrated unmatched ability to deliver reliable connectivity at extreme ranges

Better than Satellite

Deterministic low latency and dedicated bandwidth where satellite solutions failed

Energy Sector Expertise

Strong track record in offshore oil and gas communications projects worldwide

Trusted Partnership

Long-term relationship with Brava built on proven results

THE RESULTS

Ceragon ensured carrier-grade performance and stability across the world’s longest offshore wireless link, by leveraging the IP-20N and RFU-D HP 6 GHz platform. 

The project delivered transformational outcomes for Brava Energia: 

  • Established the world’s longest offshore wireless link (126 miles/202 km).

  • Enabled secure, reliable, real-time communications between offshore platforms and onshore control centers.

  • Replaced underperforming satellite services with guaranteed bandwidth and ultra-low latency.

  • Strengthened operational safety through dependable monitoring and data transfer.

  • Built a foundation for future LTE and IoT deployments across Brava’s onshore and offshore assets.

  • Increased network capacity: currently carrying 250 Mbps, with proven tests reaching 500 Mbps.

  • Ensured reliability: 99.99% availability.

WHAT’S NEXT

Brava Energia now has a record-breaking offshore network backbone that proves what’s possible when innovation meets execution. Building on this success, Ceragon and Brava are currently exploring new opportunities, from managed services to private LTE coverage for onshore energy operations.

Together, Ceragon and Brava are redefining what connectivity means in one of Brazil’s most demanding energy environments.