Offshore staff
SINGAPORE– Bumi Armada Berhad’s first North Sea FPSO has undergone a naming ceremony at Keppel Shipyard.
TheFPSOArmada Kraken, which has a design life of 25 years without dry-docking, will be deployed to produce the heavy oil (14° API) found in the Kraken field in the UK sector of the North Sea.
Keppel Shipyard Ltd. says it is on track to deliver the FPSO to Armada Kraken Pte Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bumi Armada.
Michael Chia, managing director (Marine & Technology) of Keppel O&M, said: “TheArmada Kraken project has further strengthened our track record in converting sophisticated FPSOs that are designed to operate under harsh-environment conditions. With Armada Kraken, Keppel and Bumi Armada would have completed our 15th conversion/upgrading project together.”
Keppel Shipyard’s work scope includes refurbishment and life extension works, upgrading of living quarters to accommodate 90 personnel, installation of an internal turret mooring system as well as the installation and integration of topsides process modules.
Leon Harland, CEO of Bumi Armada, said, “Armada Kraken marks Bumi Armada’s entry into the North Sea and it underscores our commitment to deliver a high quality bespoke FPSO, that is designed to meet the challenges posed by the North Sea’s harsh environment using proven technology, and incorporates a number of unique features to ensure a safe, reliable, and economical operation.
“The FPSO is built in compliance with the strict regulatory guidelines as defined by the UK Health and Safety Executive and Department of Energy & Climate Change regulations and is classed by DNV GL.”
The FPSOArmada Kraken is able to handle a peak fluid rate of 460,000 b/d and 80,000 b/d of oil, 275,000 b/d of water injection, 20 MMscf of gas handling, and has a storage capacity of 600,000 bbl.
08/29/2016
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