SBM Offshore Starts Liza FPSO Conversion with Tanker Arrival at Yard
Wednesday 15 November 2017
Following SBM Offshore’s completion of the Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) and a final investment decision on the Liza Phase 1 Development project by ExxonMobil in June 2017, SBM is delighted to announce the next step in its scope for the floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO).
The arrival of the tanker, ultimately destined for the Liza Phase 1 project in Guyana, marks the start of the FPSO conversion phase. To meet the project’s requirements, the conversion includes upgrade work on the hull and integration of topsides, which is being undertaken in Singapore at Keppel’s shipyard.
“With the arrival of the tanker we now begin in earnest the construction phase of the journey that SBM Offshore is on. We will leverage our in-depth experience with over 34 FPSO projects to date. Our objective is to safely deliver the Liza FPSO in partnership with our client and the experienced team at Keppel by working together as one team. SBM is proud to play its part for this major project by laying the foundation for the first FPSO for our client’s offshore development in Guyana,” says Bernard van Leggelo, SBM Offshore FPSO Managing Director.