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BHP Pyrenees FPSO

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 FPSO 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 first half of 2010. MODEC has been contracted to operate the Pyrenees FPSO for 15 years with possible extensions.

Scope of Work

  • Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Operation and Maintenance

Unit Name TBN
Contract EPC + O&M
First Oil Planned first half of 2010
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

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