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Why FPSOs for the Atlantic Frontier

Conference ·
OSTI ID:433896
This paper examines why ship shaped floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) systems have been selected for the first two developments on Foinaven and Schiehallion fields in West of Shetland operated by BP Exploration. An overview of the concepts considered for the deepwater harsh environment is made against the business objectives and reservoir conditions which are the primary drivers behind development concept selection. Discussion of technical issues for a range of concepts are held on schedule, construction, installation, safety, flexibility to production throughput, capital and operating costs.
OSTI ID:
433896
Report Number(s):
CONF-960525--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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