FPSO Integrity 101: Challenges, Strategies, and the Path Forward
FPSOs (Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading units) sit at the intersection of extreme engineering and long-term economic strategy. Their presence in deep and remote offshore fields enables oil and gas production in places where fixed infrastructure would be impossible. Every component of the vessel is continuously exposed to harsh saltwater conditions, structural fatigue, variable loads, and mechanical stress. Corrosion slowly attacks hulls, risers, and topside equipment. Repetitive motions induced by waves and mooring tensions generate fatigue in welded joints and critical structures. And over time, these forces accumulate. And yet, many operators still treat integrity as a secondary concern [...]
Investment in Digital Fabric Maintenance Solution Saves USD$965,000 for FPSO in One Year
The implementation of Digital Fabric Maintenance solution has enabled greater digitalization and a reduction of more than 70% in the total time spent on inspection and development of maintenance plans in an active FPSO Innovation in the Oil & Gas industry has become increasingly attractive. Despite this, McKinsey research indicates that offshore platforms currently operate on average at only 77% of their maximum potential, which generates even more interest in Oil & Gas companies worldwide in adopting new tools for their operation. In this scenario, in order to speed up the corrosion assessment process and the creation of [...]
