FPSO ABO

• Latitude: 5.71014
• Longitude: 4.48151
• West Africa
• Offshore Terminal in Nigeria

Address: Nigeria

The FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) unit ABO is an offshore oil production facility located off the coast of Nigeria. It is designed to receive hydrocarbons produced from nearby oil fields, process the oil and gas to some extent, and store the processed oil until it can be offloaded to tankers for transport to refineries or for direct export. Below is a description and some specifications of the ABO FPSO:

Description:

• Location: Offshore Nigeria, operated by Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), a subsidiary of Eni.
• Field: ABO field, located in the shallow waters of the Niger Delta Basin.
• Operation: The FPSO ABO is part of the broader infrastructure used to exploit resources in the ABO field. It plays a crucial role in the production and export of oil from this field.
• Production: Typically involved in the extraction, initial processing, storage, and offloading of crude oil. It handles a combination of oil, gas, and water produced from the wells.

Specifications:

• Type: Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit.
• Storage Capacity: Generally, FPSOs like the ABO have storage capacities ranging from 500,000 to over 2 million barrels of oil. The specific storage capacity of ABO FPSO may vary within that range.
• Production Capacity: Can process several tens of thousands of barrels of oil per day (bopd). This figure may vary based on the design and operational factors.
• Water Depth: Typically, such FPSO units are moored in water depths ranging from shallow to moderate depths, often between 50 to 100 meters.
• Processing Facilities: Equipped with facilities to separate oil, gas, and water; further processes might include gas treatment, water injection, and crude stabilization.
• Offloading Facilities: Usually has tandem or side-offloading systems to transfer the stored crude oil to shuttle tankers.
• Mooring System: The FPSO is moored in place using a spread mooring or a turret mooring system which allows the unit to stay on location for extended periods.

Key Components:

1. Topsides Facilities:
   • Oil and gas separation units.
   • Gas treatment and possibly compression units.
   • Produced water treatment facilities.
   • Oil export pumps.
2. Hull:
   • Storage tanks for crude oil.
   • Ballast tanks for stability.
3. Mooring Systems:
   • Anchors and chains or dynamic positioning systems.
4. Export Systems:
   • Tandem or single-point mooring (SPM) systems for offloading oil.
5. Safety Systems:
   • Fire and gas detection systems.
   • Lifesaving appliances.

Operations:

• Production: The FPSO receives a mix of hydrocarbons from the subsea production wells. These mixtures are processed onboard to separate oil, gas, and water.
• Storage: After separation, the crude oil is stored in the FPSO's tanks until it can be offloaded.
• Offloading: Oil is periodically offloaded to shuttle tankers for transportation to refineries or export terminals.

Additional Information:

Continuous advancements in technology and regulatory changes can affect the exact configuration and operation of FPSO units. It's crucial for such units to comply with international maritime regulations and safety standards set by organizations such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, specific data from the operator (NAOC/Eni) or technical documentation relating to the FPSO ABO should be consulted.