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FPSO Cuulong MV9

Su Tu Den Field is located offshore Vietnam, approximately 150 km east of Vung Tau. The field is located adjacent to the Ruby field. The FPSO is installed in 48 meters water depth. First oil was achieved on October 29, 2003, approximately 18 months after contract award.

The FPSO Cuulong MV9 is a new-build FPSO with storage capacity of 1,000,000 barrels. Topside facility is provided with 65,000 bopd of oil handling capacity, 35 mmscfd of lift gas system and 82,500 bpd of water injection. The FPSO is uniquely designed so that it can be expanded in-situ to handle 110,000 bopd for Phase 2 of the project.

Scope of Work

  • Engineering
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Installation
  • Operation and Maintenance

Unit Name FPSO Cuulong MV9
Contract EPCI + Time Charter
First Oil October 2003
Charter Period 5 years + extension options
Client Cuulong Joint Operating Company (CLJOC)
Status In Operation (MODEC owns and operates)
Field Name Su Tu Den Field
Country Vietnam
Water Depth 48 m (157 ft)
New/Conv New Build
Mooring Type SOFEC External Turret
Storage Capacity 1,000,000 bbls
Oil Production 65,000 bopd
Gas Production 19.5 mmscfd
Water Production 75,000 bwpd