Offshore Republic of Congo, Mer Profonde Sud Block

Landmark: First Drilling FPSO

Project Overview

• Contract Award: 2007
• Sales: Houston, Texas
• Fabrication: Houston, Texas
• Service Base: Point Noire, Congo 
• Host Type: FDPSO
• Contract Type: Fixed Price 

Project Characteristics

• No. Trees: 10
• Water Depth: 1,400 m (4,600 ft)
• Tree Type: EVDT
• Tree Pressure: 10,000 psi
• Tree Bore Size: 5"x2"
• Hydrocarbon: Oil

Project Ownership

• Murphy West Africa     50%
• PA Resources               35%
• SNPC                            15%

Scope of Work

• Ten (10) Enhanced Vertical Deepwater Trees (EVDT)
• Related Slimbore Wellheads
• Control Systems
• One (1) 10-slot Manifold
• Gooseneck connectors
• Multi-Phase Pump free issued items (hubs, funnels and pressure caps)
• Rental Tools and spares
• Project Management, Engineering, QA/HSE, and Offshore Support

Comments

Murphy’s Mer Profonde Sud Azurite field development, located in 1,400 m (4,600 ft) of water and approximately 80 nautical miles off shore of Republic of Congo. The project consists of a subsea drill center producing back to the world’s first spread-moored floating drilling, production, and off loading vessel (FDPSO). Development well drilling and all subsequent work will be performed via a compact rig located on the FDPSO. Product will be off loaded via conventional tanker moored in tandem, and associated gas will be utilized for fuel.