HAI YANG SHI YOU 117
- Latitude: 38.3921
- Longitude: 120.081
- North China
- Offshore Terminal in China
Address: China
The "HAI YANG SHI YOU 117" (also known as "Offshore Oil 117") is a state-of-the-art floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit. FPSOs are maritime vessels used by the offshore oil and gas industry to process and store oil and gas that is extracted from oceanic subsea oil fields.
Description and Specifications
General Overview
- Type: Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Unit
- Operator: China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) or affiliated companies.
Dimensions
- Length Overall (LOA): Approximately 295 meters
- Breadth (Beam): Approximately 50 meters
- Depth: Approximately 27 meters
- Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): Varies; typically >300,000 tonnes for large FPSO units.
Capacity
- Production Capacity: Able to process a significant volume of crude oil per day, usually ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 barrels of oil per day (bbl/d).
- Storage Capacity: Typically around 1 million barrels of oil.
Processing Facilities
- Oil Separation: Multi-stage separation of crude oil, gas, and water.
- Gas Treatment: Facilities for gas compression, gas dehydration, and gas injection or export.
- Water Treatment: Systems to handle produced water before it is either re-injected or discharged.
Accommodation
- Crew: Accommodation facilities designed to house a substantial number of crew members, usually up to 100–150 personnel.
- Amenities: Include living quarters, dining areas, recreation areas, and medical facilities.
Mooring System
- Mooring Type: Spread mooring or turret mooring system to allow for rotating with wind and current conditions.
Power and Utilities
- Power Generation: Equipped with onboard power generation systems to supply electricity to all onboard systems and equipment.
- Utility Systems: Include water desalination units, air compression systems, and wastewater treatment systems.
Safety and Environmental Systems
- Safety: Advanced fire-fighting systems, emergency shutdown systems, and life-saving appliances like lifeboats and life rafts.
- Environmental Protection: Equipped with oil spill containment systems and facilities to minimize environmental impacts.
Operational Support
- Helideck: A helideck to support helicopter operations for crew changes and logistics.
- Support Vessels: Supported by supply vessels, standby vessels, and other marine support logistics.
Regulatory Compliance
- Meets international maritime and offshore safety standards and regulations, such as those set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and is subject to classification societies such as DNV GL, ABS, or equivalent.
The "HAI YANG SHI YOU 117" is a crucial asset in China's offshore oil and gas industry, playing an integral role in the extraction, processing, and storage of hydrocarbons from offshore fields. The advanced technology and capabilities of this FPSO unit reflect China's growing prowess in offshore resource development.