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FPSO Kizomba A Spread Mooring

 
 
FPSO Kizomba A Spread Mooring Image
 
 

Scope of Work

SOFEC was responsible for the design and analysis of the SOFEC spread mooring system for the world’s largest FPSO. The supply of the off-vessel equipment (wire, chain, piles) as well as the installation of the system was the responsibility of the EPC3 installation contractor. SOFEC was also contracted directly by the client to provide consulting services in support of the offshore FPSO installation.

The SOFEC spread mooring system is DnV classed.

FPSO Kizomba A Spread Mooring Location Image
 
 

SOFEC was responsible for the design and analysis of the SOFEC spread mooring system for the world’s largest FPSO. The supply of the off-vessel equipment (wire, chain, piles) as well as the installation of the system was the responsibility of the EPC3 installation contractor. SOFEC was also contracted directly by the client to provide consulting services in support of the offshore FPSO installation.

The SOFEC spread mooring system is DnV classed.

FPSO Kizomba A Spread Mooring Location Image
 
 

General Description

Client Name: Esso Exploration Angola (Block 15) Ltd.
Contract Award: August 2001
Installation Date:May 2004
Vessel Size:375,000 dwt
Storage Capacity:2,200,000 bbls
Water Depth: 1,180m (3,870ft)
 
 

Design Environmental Criteria

 
 

100-year storm

Swell:Max. Swell:4.5m (14.8ft)
Max. Squall:2.3m (7.5ft)
Sig. Wave Height:Max. Swell:0.2m (0.7ft)
Max. Squall:1.4m (4ft)
Wind Velocity:Max. Swell:7.5m/s (14.6 kts)
Max. Squall:28.4m/s (55.2 kts)
Current: Max. Swell:0.3m/s (0.6 kts)
Max. Squall:2m/s (3.9 kts)
 
 

Riser System

 
 

2 x 20-in. ID OOLs (steel)
8 FTLs, suspended between FPSO & TLP
5 SLORs, 10 or 12-in. gas or water injection, future up to 36 production lines

 
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