FPSO Pyrenees Venture
The Pyrenees field is located in Permit WA-12-R, in the Exmouth Sub-basin portion of the Carnarvon Basin approximately 45 kilometers northwest of Exmouth, Western Australia.
The Pyrenees Venture will be capable of processing 96,000 barrels of oil per day, combined gas lift/re-injection capacity of 60 million cubic feet per day and having an oil storage capacity of approximately 850,000 barrels. The FPSO is planned to be installed in 200 meters water depth.
MODEC will convert a Suezmax tanker. The FPSO is expected to begin production in the 4th quarter, 2009. MODEC has been contracted to operate the FPSO for 15 years with possible extensions.
Scope of Work
- Engineering
- Procurement
- Construction
- Operation and Maintenance
| Unit Name | FPSO Pyrenees Venture |
|---|---|
| Contract | EPC + O&M |
| First Oil | Planned 4Q 2009 |
| O&M Period | 15 years with possible extensions |
| Client | BHP Billiton |
| Status | Under Construction (MODEC will operate) |
| Field Name | Pyrenees Field |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Water Depth | 200 m |
| New/Conv | Conversion |
| Mooring Type | SOFEC Disconnectable Internal Turret |
| Storage Capacity | 850,000 bbls |
|---|---|
| Oil Production | 96,000 bopd |
| Gas lift/re-injection | 60 mmscfd |
| Produced water re-injection | 110,000 bwpd |
Related Press Releases
- July 20, 2007
- MODEC Selected for EPCI and Operation of FPSO