SEAROSE FPSO

• Latitude: 46.7899
• Longitude: -48.018
• East Coast Canada
• Offshore Terminal in Canada

Location: Canada

The SeaRose FPSO (Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading) vessel operates as an offshore terminal in Canada, specifically in the White Rose oil field located offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. This FPSO unit plays a critical role in extracting, processing, storing, and offloading hydrocarbons from subsea wells. Below is a detailed description and specification for the SeaRose FPSO:

Description:

• Field Location: White Rose oil field, approximately 350 kilometers east of Newfoundland and Labrador in the North Atlantic Ocean.
• Operator: The primary operator of the SeaRose FPSO is Cenovus Energy (formerly Husky Energy before the merger).
• Entry into Service: SeaRose commenced operations in 2005.
• Functionality: The SeaRose FPSO is designed to separate crude oil, gas, and water extracted from subsea wells. It processes and stores the crude oil before offloading it to shuttle tankers for transportation to refineries.

Specification:

1. General Dimensions:

   • Overall Length: Approximately 272 meters.
   • Breadth: 46 meters.
   • Depth: 17 meters.

2. Storage Capacity:

   • Oil Storage: Capable of storing around 940,000 barrels of oil.

3. Production Capacity:

   • Oil Processing: Around 137,000 barrels of oil per day.
   • Gas Handling: About 200 million cubic feet of gas per day.

4. Accommodation:

   • Crew: The FPSO can house approximately 120 people, including operational and support staff.

5. Mooring and Anchoring:

   • The SeaRose FPSO is turret-moored to allow it to rotate freely with the prevailing wind, wave, and current conditions, enhancing stability during operations.

6. Subsea Infrastructure:

   • Wellheads: The FPSO is connected to multiple subsea wellheads that extract oil and gas from the reservoir.
   • Flowlines and Risers: Flexible pipelines (flowlines) and risers transport extracted hydrocarbons from the wellheads to the FPSO for processing.

7. Processing Units:

   • The FPSO is equipped with facilities for the separation and treatment of oil, gas, and produced water. It employs separators, treater units, and gas compression facilities.

8. Safety and Environmental Features:

   • Equipped with state-of-the-art safety systems including fire detection, fire suppression, and emergency shutdown systems.
   • Designed with advanced environmental protection measures to minimize the risk of spills and emissions.

9. Helideck:

   • An offshore standard helideck capable of supporting helicopter operations for personnel transportation and emergency evacuation.

10. Offloading System:

    • The vessel features an offloading system that enables it to transfer stored crude oil to shuttle tankers for onward transportation.

Operational Context:

• Climate and Conditions: Operating in the harsh North Atlantic environment, the SeaRose FPSO is built to withstand challenging weather conditions including high seas, strong winds, and icing conditions.
• Support Infrastructure: It is supported by supply vessels, tugs, and a designated shore base.

The SeaRose FPSO is a critical asset in Canada's offshore oil industry, contributing significantly to the country's oil production capabilities. Its advanced technology and robust design ensure safe and efficient operations in one of the world's most challenging marine environments.

Note that the specifics given here are accurate based on available data as of 2023 and may be subject to updates or changes by the operator.