Under the $300m contract, GE will supply eight manifolds which will feature retrievable injection modules to enable water-alternated gas injection for up to four wells, and system integration with subsea controls.

GE Oil & Gas Subsea Systems CEO Rod Christie said: "This contract illustrates how GE Oil & Gas has expanded its portfolio of solutions to support development of Brazil’s pre-salt fields.

"Our company has developed solutions that are standardized around a series of pre-approved modules to meet our customers’ specific local needs."

The compnay will manufacture the equipment at its facility in Brazil.

GE Oil & Gas for Latin America president and CEO Patricia Vega said: "GE Oil & Gas has an enduring partnership with Petrobras to support the development technologies and solutions to support offshore operations in Brazil, especially pre-salt."

GE signed a frame agreement in 2012 for the supply of subsea wellheads for pre-salt fields.

GE Oil & Gas develops smart solution across the oil and gas industry providing customized service solutions, training programs and technology to help customers to maximize their efficiency, productivity and equipment reliability.