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FPSO Shiraz Pty Ltd
   
 

Helix Shiraz Early Production FPSO Feed Support

Client: Helix ESG
Date: Apr – Oct 2007
Manhours: 4,000
Location: SE Asia / Equatorial Region

Description
Helix ESG and AGR formed a special purpose company entitled ‘FPSO Shiraz Pty. Ltd (FPSL) to convert the former Royal Australian Navy supply tanker ‘Westralia’ into an FPSO. The purpose of the FPSO is to provide prospective clients with a ready-made facility as an early production system, extended well test facility, or as a production facility for marginal field developments.

Scope
Project framing and alignment workshop
Preparation of FEED scope, schedules and CTRs
Topsides FEED execution, interface and technical management including:
  - Cost / benefit analysis of various processing scenarios
  - Development of philosophies to suit early production assignments (e.g. materials, operations / maintenance)
  - Preparation of basis of design
  - Risk and opportunity management
  - Opportunity screening assistance
  - Cost / schedule benchmarking.

Value Added
Enhanced NPV by:
Reducing processing functionality
Developing design philosophies that suit multiple assignment locations with regular shore access
Cost / benefit analysis of various processing scenarios
Minimising manning requirements
Developing contracting strategy that minimise costs.
   
Providing technical assurance by:
Project benchmarking
Identifying risks and opportunities
Applying lessons learnt from previous projects.


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  Former Royal Australian Navy supply tanker Westralia re-named Shiraz.  

 

 
 
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