Recently, the main generator of the FPSO-10 project, constructed by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. (DSIC) under China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), achieved the powering-on milestone ahead of schedule. This marks the official commencement of the engine room commissioning work, laying a solid foundation for subsequent system joint commissioning and project delivery.
As the core of the overall engine room commissioning for the entire vessel, the efficient progress of the main generator powering-on milestone is directly related to the overall project. Through the collaborative efforts of DSIC, MODEC and ExxonMobil, the main generator powering-on task was successfully completed ahead of schedule. In the next step, DSIC will focus on achieving its production milestone goals, enhance resource allocation and technological innovation, and fully dedicate itself to the project construction tasks, injecting strong momentum into accelerating its annual production.
The FPSO-10 project of DSIC has been named “Errea Wittu.” It is the fifth FPSO to be deployed by the owner, ExxonMobil, in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. This project marks the first FPSO initiative in Guyana where MODEC serves as the main contractor and DSIC participates as the hull subcontractor. DSIC is responsible for the design and construction of the FPSO’s floating hull, living quarters, module supports, as well as the construction, installation, and integration of some of the topside modules.
This project represents the second FPSO initiative to utilize the M350 hull design for commercial applications. It has a design life of 20 years, an oil storage capacity of 2 million barrels, and will sail under the flag of the Bahamas. The vessel is classified by ABS and meets the requirements of the SUSTAIN-1 sustainability notation and RBI (Risk-Based Inspection) notation. The front-end design, detailed design, and production design of the project were all independently completed by DSIC.
The FPSO-10 project commenced construction in October 2023 and was laid keel on April 26, 2024, and completed launching on December 23, seven days ahead of schedule.