Feature 2 | FPSO TECHNOLOGY
First FPSO for PetroProd
PetroProd 1 FPSO has begun conversion works at Jurong Shipyard,
Singapore.
he FPSO, previously a double-
sided Aframax tanker built in
T1985, will consist of process
topside modules, internal mooring
system and power generation units
(21MW), which will be integrated onto
the FPSO and completed by the second
half of 2008 (4Q). The engineering,
procurement, construction and
commissioning phase is being managed
by Larsen Oil and Gas Pte Ltd.
PetroProd 1 has a steel hull of double-
sided, single-bottom construction with
two main longitudinal bulkheads, 3D image of PetroProd 1 FPSO (credit: PetroProd).
dividing the vessel into eight centre
cargo tanks, 18 side ballast tanks and
three slop tanks. The craft has a fresh generated at 11Kv, 60Hz. be constructed.
water capacity of 1.100m
3
and a cargo A swivel stack is installed on the Total costs for the project delivery
tank capacity of 651.852bbl. PetroProd FPSO to transfer fluids and utility of the CJ170 jack-up rig amounts
1 has deadweight of 105,383dwt. functions between the geostationary to approximately US$560 million,
The FPSO is capable of processing turret and the rotating vessel. The swivel including supervision, management
60,000bopd of gas and has a water stack consists of one main production and capitalised interest costs.
injection capacity of 80,000bowd. and injection swivel, two fluid utility PetroProd has forecasted that there
The 244.5m x 42.6m x 19.8m swivels, one low-voltage slip ring, one will be a large number of employment
PetroProd 1 FPSO is classed fibre-optical rotary joint and one spacer opportunities on the Norwegian sector
according to Lloyds Register with for high-voltage slip ring. for a large jack-up like the CJ170. The
the following notation: OI 100AT (1) Permanently moored with an company expects to be able to secure
Floating Production and Oil Storage internal turret mooring system of nine a long-term drilling and production
Installation. mooring lines, has a capacity of up to contract ahead of additional funding
PetroProd 1 is driven by three ten riser and eight umbilical lines and requirements.
dual-fuel gas turbine generators, each is designed for water depth of 70m The rig is classed with Det Norske
generating 7043kW at 30°C. Voltage is to 1000m. Veritas (DNV) and has a state-of-
the-art drilling package supplied by
Jack-up rig Sense EDM for drilling down to
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS Meanwhile, PertoProd Ltd has also 45,000ft.
PetroProd 1 FPSO
entered into a conversion contract with
Length, oa .........................................244.5m
Jurong Shipyard of an enhanced class Teamwork
Beam, oa .............................................42.6m
CJ170 jack-up rig with an expected Jurong Shipyard and PetroProd have
Depth ...................................................19.8m
Deadweight ...............................105,383dwt
delivery date of mid-2010. expressed pleasure to be working as
Cargo capacities:
The CJ170 jack-up is a large drilling strategic partners on both the FPSO
Crude oil .......................................650,000m
3
Slop tanks ..........................................5600m
3 rig for drilling up to 150m water depths conversion project and offshore
Fuel oil ................................................1600m
3
in harsh environments and is capable rig-building programmes. Mr Don
Flag......................................................Liberia
Accommodation ...................................…60
of hosting production equipment Lee, senior general manager at Jurong
Engine .....................................three 7043kW enabling combined and simultaneous Shipyard said: “In addition to the latest
dual-fuel gas turbine
drilling production. orders, Jurong Shipyard is currently
generators at 30°C.
Classifi cation ............. …Lloyds OI 100AT (1) The unit will comply with Norwegian building three semi-submersibles and
Floating Production and
sector regulations and is believed two jack-up rigs for the Larsen Oil &
Oil Storage Installation
to be the largest jack-up ever to Gas group.” OMT
18 Offshore Marine Technology 4th Quarter 2008
OMT_4Q08_p18+19+20+21+23.indd Sec1:18 10/20/08 2:30:59 PM
Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28