Saipem Completes Conversion of Scarabeo 5 into Floating Production Unit for Eni's Congo LNG Project

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Saipem has achieved a significant milestone in completing the conversion of the Scarabeo 5 semi-submersible drilling rig into a floating production unit (FPU). This conversion, undertaken on behalf of Eni Congo, marks a crucial step in the development of the country's first natural gas liquefaction project. The Scarabeo 5, with its heritage dating back to the early 1990s, was chosen for its exceptional performance and chosen for conversion into a floating gas treatment facility. Once installed, the refurbished FPU will serve as a control hub for the entire offshore development field of Eni's Congo LNG Project.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Scarabeo 5 conversion into an FPU was completed in less than two years, a significant achievement in project execution.
  • The FPU conversion was a key part of a contract awarded to Saipem by Eni Congo in August 2023, as part of Eni's Congo LNG Project, the country's first natural gas liquefaction project.
  • The Scarabeo 5, with its heritage dating back to the early 1990s, was chosen for its exceptional performance and reliability, making it an ideal asset for conversion into a floating gas treatment facility.
  • The FPU will be installed offshore the coast of the Republic of Congo, northwest of the Djeno Terminal, at a depth of approximately 35 meters.
  • The refurbished FPU will serve as a control hub for the entire offshore development field of Eni's Congo LNG Project.
  • The FPU will process gas and send it to the Nguya floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) unit, which is set to depart for Congo LNG project in the Marine XII concession.

Statistics:

  • The Scarabeo 5 conversion into an FPU has been completed in less than two years.
  • The FPU conversion took place as part of a contract awarded to Saipem by Eni Congo in August 2023.
  • The Scarabeo 5, built in Italy in the early 1990s, has been chosen for its exceptional performance and reliability, making it an ideal asset for conversion.
  • The FPU will be installed at a depth of approximately 35 meters offshore the coast of the Republic of Congo.
  • The refurbished FPU will send processed gas to the Nguya FLNG unit.

Sources:

  • Eni Congo
  • Saipem
  • Global Data Point
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.