PAZFLOR

• Latitude: -7.58169
• Longitude: 12.1166
• West Africa
• Offshore Terminal in Angola

Location: Angola

The Pazflor offshore terminal, located off the coast of Angola, is a significant installation in the oil and gas industry. It is part of the broader Pazflor field, which is operated by Total E&P Angola (a subsidiary of TotalEnergies) and lies in Block 17 of the Angolan offshore. Below is a detailed description and specification of the Pazflor offshore terminal:

Description:

• Location: 150 kilometers off the coast of Angola, in the deepwater Block 17.
• Water Depth: The field is situated in water depths ranging from 600 to 1,200 meters.
• Field Development: The Pazflor project encompasses four reservoirs: Acacia, Zinia, Hortensia, and Perpetua. It is known for being one of the largest subsea developments and for utilizing advanced technology for processing hydrocarbons at significant depths.
• Production: The project is designed to process heavy and light oil streams separately, making use of subsea separation and pumping technologies.
• Infrastructure: Pazflor features a Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading unit (FPSO), state-of-the-art subsea infrastructure, and advanced control and monitoring systems.

Specifications:

FPSO (Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading):

• Dimensions:
  • Length: Approximately 325 meters
  • Width: Around 61 meters
  • Height (from keel to top of turret): About 32 meters
• Storage Capacity: Up to 1.9 million barrels of oil.
• Production Capacity: Capable of processing up to 220,000 barrels of oil per day and 150 million standard cubic feet of natural gas per day.
• Accommodation: Can house up to 140 personnel on board.

Subsea Infrastructure:

• Wells: Over 49 wells including 25 producers and 24 water/gas injectors.
• Subsea Equipment: Includes subsea manifolds, multi-phase pumps, and water injection systems.
• Pipelines: Extensive network of subsea flowlines and umbilicals connecting the wells to the FPSO.

Technology and Innovations:

• Subsea Separation and Boosting: Utilizes subsea gas-liquid separation and boosting technology to handle and process hydrocarbons effectively at depth.
• Digital Monitoring: Employs advanced digital monitoring systems for real-time data acquisition and analysis to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

Environmental and Safety Measures:

• Environmental Protection: Implementation of environmental management plans to mitigate impacts on the marine environment.
• Safety Protocols: Strict adherence to international safety standards and protocols to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.

The Pazflor project is a testament to modern engineering and technological capabilities, playing a crucial role in Angola’s oil production landscape. It showcases TotalEnergies’ commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to optimize production while maintaining high standards of safety and environmental stewardship.