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Qingdao WCNA delivers giant FPSO device

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: December 1, 2022

The 118-meter-tall Penguins floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) device was successfully delivered to its English client in Qingdao West Coast New Area (Qingdao WCNA), Shandong province on Nov 29. The device weighs 32,000 tons and was created by Offshore Oil Engineering Co.

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A picture of the Penguins cylindrical floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) device during its delivery ceremony in Qingdao West Coast New Area (Qingdao WCNA), Shandong province on Nov 29. [Photo/WeChat account: qdxihaianfabu]

FPSO integrates the functions of crude oil production, storage, and exporting, and is currently a mainstream production device for global offshore oil and gas development. Due to its high degree of integration and high technical requirements and construction difficulty, it is known as the "Pearl in the Crown" in the field of marine engineering.

Among all kinds of FPSOs, Penguins offers more advantages with a stronger ability to withstand harsh sea conditions and better economic applications. As a cylindrical type, Penguins FPSO can navigate the North Sea for 20 consecutive years.

According to Yu Yi, director of Offshore Oil Engineering Co, China has continued to promote international cooperation in recent years. Following in the steps of other grand projects, such as the P70FPSO, Penguins FPSO is an example of high-end production in China.