YOMBO

• Latitude: -4.4693
• Longitude: 11.0998
• West Africa
• Offshore Terminal in Congo - Brazzaville

Location: Congo - Brazzaville

The Offshore Terminal Yombo, situated off the coast of Congo-Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo), serves as a crucial maritime infrastructure for the export of crude oil. Located in the Gulf of Guinea, this terminal plays a significant role in the region's oil industry by facilitating the loading of crude oil onto tankers for global distribution.

Description:

1. Location:

   • Geographical Coordinates: Approximately 3°45′S 10°30′E.
   • Proximity to Shore: The terminal is situated offshore, typically accessible via shuttle boats or helicopters from the mainland.

2. Functionality:

   • Primary Use: Exportation of crude oil.
   • Operators: Often managed by international oil companies in partnership with the national oil company, SNPC (Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo).

3. Infrastructure:

   • Mooring: Equipped with Single Point Mooring (SPM) buoys or Floating Production Storage and Offloading units (FPSOs).
   • Storage: Offshore storage units hold the crude before it is loaded onto tankers.
   • Loading Capacity: Designed to handle significant tonnage, enabling the loading of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs).

4. Facilities:

   • Support Vessels: Includes tugboats, supply vessels, and maintenance crafts.
   • Communication Systems: Modern communication systems for coordination with onshore facilities and maritime security.

Specifications:

1. Environmental and Safety Standards:

   • Compliance: Adheres to international maritime safety and environmental protection standards, such as those outlined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
   • Spill Response: Equipped with oil spill response capabilities and emergency protocols.

2. Technical Capacities:

   • Draft Depth: Sufficient to accommodate large tankers with deep drafts.
   • Pipeline Diameter: Designed to efficiently transfer high volumes of crude oil from storage to tankers.

3. Operational Parameters:

   • Loading Rate: Typically measures in thousands of barrels per hour, ensuring rapid turnaround for tankers.
   • Weather Contingencies: Operations can be influenced by weather, with systems in place for storm or adverse weather conditions management.

4. Regulatory Compliance:

   • Safety Regulations: Follows stringent safety regulations including regular inspections and maintenance.
   • Environmental Regulations: Implements measures to minimize environmental impact, includes monitoring systems for ecological protection.

The Offshore Terminal Yombo is a pivotal asset in Congo-Brazzaville’s oil export infrastructure, ensuring efficient, safe, and environmentally compliant operations for the country's oil industry. It underscores the strategic importance of maritime facilities in global energy logistics and the sustainable management of natural resources.