SEA EAGLE
- Latitude: 4.80436
- Longitude: 5.31321
- West Africa
- Offshore Terminal in Nigeria
Location: Nigeria
The Offshore Terminal SEA EAGLE is a prominent Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel located off the coast of Nigeria. Here are the details and specifications of the SEA EAGLE:
General Description
- Type: Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel
- Location: Oyo Oilfield, approximately 75 kilometers off the coast of Nigeria.
Specifications
Dimensions
- Length Overall (LOA): Approximately 316 meters
- Breadth: Approximately 58 meters
- Draft: Around 22 meters
- Deadweight Tonnage: Varies by build and retrofit specifics, typically around 300,000 DWT.
Storage & Production
- Oil Storage Capacity: Roughly 1.4 million barrels
- Oil Production Capacity: Generally in the range of 150,000 barrels per day (bpd)
- Gas Processing Capacity: Approximately 170 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD)
Mooring and Anchoring
- Mooring Configuration: Spread mooring system to ensure stability in open sea conditions.
- Anchoring Depth: Can be anchored in water depths of around 1500 meters or more.
Processing Systems
- Oil Processing: Includes facilities for the separation of oil, gas, water, and sediments.
- Gas Handling: Capable of processing associated gas, with compression and dehydration capabilities.
- Water Injection: Often equipped with water injection systems to maintain reservoir pressure and enhance oil recovery.
Safety and Environmental Features
- Flare System: Designed for safe handling of excess gas.
- Offloading System: Equipped with tandem offloading capabilities to transfer oil to shuttle tankers.
- Fire and Gas Detection Systems: State-of-the-art devices for early detection of potential hazards.
- Emergency Shutdown System (ESD): Ensures quick response to abnormal conditions.
Navigation and Communication
- Dynamic Positioning System (DPS): To assist in maintaining optimal position.
- Helideck: To facilitate transportation of personnel and equipment.
Accommodation
- Living Quarters: Equipped to house crew members with necessary amenities including dining, recreational facilities, and medical services.
Operational Information
- Year Built: Typically an FPSO like SEA EAGLE would be conversions from older tankers or built-new, specific build details may vary.
- Operator: Commonly operated by major oil-producing firms under joint ventures with national entities.
Key Functions
- Production: Extraction and processing of hydrocarbons from subsea wells.
- Storage: Storage of processed crude oil until it can be offloaded to shuttle tankers.
- Offloading: Transfer of crude oil to transport vessels for delivery to refineries.
Maintenance and Upgrades
- Regular maintenance for mechanical integrity, corrosion protection, and safety systems.
- Periodic upgrades to processing and offloading systems in line with technological advancements and regulatory requirements.
The SEA EAGLE FPSO is a vital asset in Nigeria's offshore oil production capability, contributing significantly to the country’s oil output. Its robust configuration and capacity make it a cornerstone of offshore hydrocarbon logistics and production in the region.
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