- EMEM FPSO will process 70,000 barrels of liquids daily and store up to one million barrels of crude.
- The vessel includes advanced mooring, gas, and water systems for 15 years of operation.
Drydocks World has completed the EMEM FPSO conversion, delivering a critical offshore production unit to Nigeria’s Okwok field. This achievement highlights the company’s expertise in vessel conversion and offshore engineering. Furthermore, the EMEM FPSO conversion enhances Nigeria’s ability to increase oil and gas production while maintaining strict operational standards.
The company converted a double-hulled tanker, upgraded marine systems, and installed 19 topside production and utility modules at its Dubai facility. World Carrier Corporation commissioned the FPSO for Oriental Energy Resources to deploy in Petroleum Mining Lease 15.
The EMEM FPSO will process 70,000 barrels of liquids daily. It will handle around 15 million standard cubic feet of gas per day and store one million barrels of crude. The vessel will operate for 15 years without drydocking and will begin production in the first quarter of 2026.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has confirmed that the unit will house 100 personnel and utilise a 12-point spread mooring system. Moreover, the vessel includes systems for produced water treatment at 60,000 BWPD, water injection at 60,000 BWPD, gas processing at 15 MMSCFD, gas lift at 7.5 MMSCFD, and gas injection at 3.5 MMSCFD.
“This FPSO arrives as Nigeria works to increase production and achieve Project One Million Barrels. I am impressed, and we will continue supporting Oriental Energy,” said Gbenga Komolafe, NUPRC Chief Executive.
Drydocks World, a DP World company, has delivered over 30 FPSO conversions and more than 50 major vessel refurbishments. Consequently, the company remains a leading provider of offshore engineering solutions for Africa and international energy developments.