N'GOMA FPSO

• Latitude: -6.14429
• Longitude: 11.0326
• West Africa
• Offshore Terminal in Bahamas

Location: Bahamas

The N'Goma FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) unit is a maritime structure used for the extraction, processing, and storage of oil and gas before it is offloaded to tankers or sent via pipelines. Originally named FPSO Xikomba, this vessel was converted into N'Goma FPSO to serve oil fields offshore.

Description:

• Name: N'Goma FPSO
• Location: Primarily operates offshore Angola, not the Bahamas (it’s worth checking if there's a new reassignment, but as of the latest information, it's not stationed in the Bahamas).
• Type: Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit
• Conversion: Converted from an existing FPSO unit (Xikomba) to suit new operational requirements.

Specifications:

• Builder: The original construction was by Hyundai Heavy Industries with conversion work typically carried out by conversion yards such as Keppel or SBM Offshore (specific yards might be mentioned for detailed accuracy).
• Hull Type: Ship-shaped monohull.
• Storage Capacity: Approximately 1.5 million barrels of oil.
• Production Capacity: Capable of producing about 100,000 barrels of oil per day and around 115 million cubic feet of gas per day.
• Processing Facilities: Includes facilities for separating oil, gas, and water. May also include gas compression, water injection systems, and other utilities.
• Mooring System: Spread moored or turret moored, allowing it to maintain a fixed location in varying sea conditions.
• Accommodation: Can house between 50-100 personnel depending on its operational demands.
• Helideck: Equipped with a helideck for helicopter landing and takeoff to ensure personnel transfers and logistics in remote offshore locations.
• Safety and Emergency Systems: Advanced fire suppression, lifeboats, and emergency evacuation systems meeting international offshore safety standards.
• Dimensions: Typical dimensions might include a length of ~300 meters, a beam of ~60 meters, and a draft of ~25 meters, but exact values would verify the specifications for N'Goma.

Operational and Technical Features:

• Processing Modules: Include crude oil separation, gas treatment, water treatment and reinjection, and produced water treatment.
• Power Generation: Typically powered by onboard gas turbines or diesel generators.
• Offloading Arms/Facilities: Equipped with offloading systems to transfer oil to shuttle tankers.

Deployment and Owners:

• Operators: The FPSO is typically operated by companies like SBM Offshore in cooperation with oil majors (e.g., ExxonMobil, BP) and national oil companies (NOCs) depending on the field of operation.
• Charter Arrangements: It is often chartered for long-term contracts (10-20 years) specific to oil fields requiring its deployment.

Environmental and Regulations:

• Certifications: The FPSO adheres to maritime and offshore safety standards set by international bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and classification societies like ABS, DNV-GL, or Lloyd’s Register.
• Environmental Impact: Features systems to minimize flaring, treat produced water to regulatory discharge levels, and control emissions as per international offshore standards.

This description provides a general overview of N'Goma FPSO based on typical characteristics of such vessels. It is recommended to refer to specific technical documentation or company resources for detailed and up-to-date specifications.