EMERAUDE NORD

• Latitude: -5.02118
• Longitude: 11.7801
• West Africa
• Offshore Terminal in Congo - Brazzaville

Location: Congo - Brazzaville

The Emeraude Nord offshore terminal, located in Congo-Brazzaville, is part of the nation’s extensive network of oil and gas infrastructure. Below are details on the description and specifications of the Emeraude Nord offshore terminal:

Description:

The Emeraude Nord terminal serves as an offshore extraction and processing point for crude oil in Congo-Brazzaville. It is strategically positioned to exploit the vast hydrocarbon reserves in the region. Operated by major oil companies, this terminal plays a crucial role in the country's oil export capabilities.

Specifications:

1. Location:

   • Offshore Congo-Brazzaville, near the Atlantic coast.

2. Water Depth:

   • The terminal is located in relatively deep waters which accommodates large crude carrier vessels.

3. Facilities:

   • Platform: Advanced offshore platform equipped with drilling rigs and processing units.
   • Storage: Units for temporary storage of extracted crude oil before it is loaded onto tankers.
   • Mooring System: State-of-the-art Single Point Mooring (SPM) or buoy mooring systems for safe anchorage and load operations.
   • Pipeline Infrastructure: Subsea pipelines connecting to onshore facilities for transportation of oil and gas.

4. Capacity:

   • Production Capacity: The terminal can handle significant daily oil production, although exact barrels per day (bpd) figures are specific to operational conditions.
   • Storage Capacity: Varies but includes both platform-based and subsea storage units.

5. Loading and Unloading:

   • Crude Oil Loading: Equipped to transfer oil to Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) and Ultra Large Crude Carriers (ULCCs).
   • Unloading Infrastructure: Used primarily for equipment and supply deliveries, not for hydrocarbon products.

6. Safety and Environmental Standards:

   • Equipped with safety gear, emergency response systems, and pollution control equipment.
   • Operates under strict international and local regulations to minimize environmental impact.

7. Support Vessels:

   • Includes supply boats, tugs, and defensive boats for maintenance, security, and emergency response.

8. Communication and Control:

   • Advanced control rooms monitoring production, storage, and loading activities.
   • Satellite communication systems ensuring consistent and reliable communication.

9. Personnel:

   • Well-trained personnel, including engineers, sea crew, and safety officers operating on a rotational basis.

Additional Notes:

• The terminal’s operations are subject to periodic maintenance, inspection, and upgrades to maintain operational efficiency and safety.
• Collaborations with international oil companies increase the operational standards and technologies applied at the terminal.

This terminal is pivotal in Congo-Brazzaville’s oil sector, ensuring efficient extraction and export of one of the country's most important natural resources.