FPSO Fundamentals
Course overview
The course provides a comprehensive overview of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facilities and will include key strategic, commercial and technical considerations when considering FPSO developments. The key components of an FPSO development will be covered ranging from hull design, offshore loading, turrets, mooring and the SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowline) equipment associated with such developments.
A review of the key oil and gas processing requirements based on end user specifications will be covered as well as the effects that fluid contaminants such as wax, asphaltenes, H2S and CO2 can have on the processing and development configurations and project costs.
Environmental aspects will include consideration with respect to selecting the right FPSO facility for the right job in varying water depths and meteorological conditions.
The course will also review the lifecycle of projects and how the facilities are selected and costed in order to prepare the field development plan and investment profiles for economic analysis.
The course will be accessible to all people as there will be an emphasis to demystify the terminology and nomenclature used within the industry.
The course is designed for
- Professionals who want to expand their knowledge of the industry
- Explorationists
- Engineers, engineering trainees, technicians
- Project and technical managers and assistants
- Geologists, geophysicists, petrophysicists
- Commercial personnel
- Service company personnel
- Sales representatives
- Other technical disciplines
- Students considering the industry as a career
Course outline
Risers and Subsea Architecture
Well types, layout and numbers
Subsea, Umbilicals Flowlines and Risers (SURF)
Flow assurance
Topsides Equipment Layout & Design
Processing considerations
Safety and hazard considerations
Gas compression and flaring
Accommodation
Oil and Gas Production and Export
Product specifications
Oil production
Gas production
Gas injection or export
Produced water handling
Support Vessels and Safety
Equipment
Communications
Crews
Training
Field Development Planning
Field development plan
Lifecycle costing
Economic analysis
Introduction
Course content
FPSOs
FLNG
Offshore & Subsea
FPSO Design
Types of FPSO
FPSO components
Field architecture
Commercial Strategy
Purchase or lease
Conversion versus new build
Gas export versus re-injection
Regional Differences
Environmental considerations
Development considerations
Frontier region versus established
FPSO Hull
Concept
Hull construction
Topsides layout
Moorings turrets and swivels
Types
Design
Components
| Location | Start Date | End Date | Cost | Trainer | Book |
| Upon request | Danny Van Schie | Make enquiry |
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