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Seatrium celebrated the first milestone in steel fabrication for the construction of the new FPU for Shell's Gulf of Mexico project.
The Seatrium project in Singapore, formerly known as Sembcorp Marine, is moving forward with steel fabrication for the construction of a new semi-submersible Floating Production Unit (FPU), which will be used in Shell-sanctioned deepwater development in the US Gulf of Mexico. USA.
The construction phase begins weeks after confirmation of a contract for the construction and integration of the hull, topsides and accommodation of the floating production unit Sparta FPU – featuring a single upper module supported by a four-column semi-submersible floating hull – and follows the letter of intent dated August 28, 2023. The final investment decision for the project was made in December 2023.
Development of the Seatrium project in Singapore, formerly known as Sembcorp Marine, has progressed with the fabrication of steel for the construction of a new semi-submersible FPU (Floating Production Unit), destined for Shell's recently sanctioned deepwater development in the US Gulf of Mexico. USA. The construction and integration of the hull, topsides and living quarters of the Sparta FPU – which features a single upper module supported by a four-column semi-submersible floating hull – was confirmed by a contract and follows the letter of intent dated August 28, 2023. The decision Final investment for the project was taken in December 2023, further boosting the development of the Floating Production Unit.
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FPU Sparta: An approximate replica with a focus on minimizing carbon footprint
The Sparta FPU will replicate around 95% of the Sparta hull. Whale FPU and 85% of its upper part. The Sparta Floating Production and Storage Unit (FPU), formerly known as North Platte, is a deepwater development in the US Gulf of Mexico measuring 1.310 meters (4.300 square feet). Uncovered in 2012 by Cobalt International Energy, the Sparta field is currently operated by Shell Offshore (51%) with Equinor Gulf of Mexico LLC (49%) as the oil major's partner.
Steel strike ceremony marks the beginning of the Sparta project
The steel strike ceremony marks the start of the Sparta project at our steel manufacturing facility, powered by renewable solar energy. This execution is aligned with our 2030 Sustainability Vision, focusing on operationally minimizing our carbon footprint and contributing to industry decarbonization efforts, highlighted Seatrium.
FPU Sparta development plan and projected capacity
The project development plan covers eight production wells linked to a semi-submersible Floating Production Unit (FPU). Common volume of recoverable resources estimated and discovered capacity of 244 million boe and a projected capacity of 100.000 barrels of oil equivalent per day at peak, the Sparta FPU will feature all-electric compression equipment, enabling significantly reduced emissions intensity of production.
Secure and efficient replication of the Sparta FPU
The Sparta FPU, a close replica of its predecessors, the Shell Vito and Whale FPUs, will take advantage of operational synergies by replicating safe and efficient commissioning on the ground before the method of integration single elevation for the topsides. When completed, Sparta will be located in the Garden Banks area of the US Gulf of Mexico and is expected to produce 90.000 boe/d. We are very much looking forward to the successful delivery of the Sparta FPU, explained Seatrium.
Upon completion, the Sparta FPU will be situated in the Garden Banks area of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, approximately 275 kilometers (171 miles) off the coast of Louisiana. The project is expected to begin production in 2028.
Seatrium won several deals in 2023 related to topside module manufacturing
Seatrium won several deals in 2023. One of the most recent was closed with Offshore Frontier Solutions Pte Ltd, a MODEC Group company, for topside module manufacturing work related to the FPSO Raia in Brazil.
Source: © OFF Shore Energy
