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What is an FPSO?
Definition: A floating vessel designed to receive hydrocarbons from subsea wells or nearby platforms, process them onboard, and store crude oil until it can be offloaded to shuttle tankers or pipelines.

Origin: The first FPSO was built by Shell in 1977, marking a major innovation in offshore oil production.

Usage: Extensively deployed in deepwater and ultra-deepwater fields, where permanent infrastructure is costly or impossible.

⚙️ Key Components
Production Facilities: Separators, gas treatment, water treatment, and compression systems.

Storage Tanks: Large hull-integrated tanks for crude oil storage.

Offloading System: Loading arms or flexible hoses to transfer oil to shuttle tankers.

Mooring System: Turret or spread mooring to keep the vessel stable in harsh seas.

🌍 Advantages of FPSOs
Mobility: Can be relocated to different fields after depletion.

Cost Efficiency: Eliminates need for permanent pipelines in remote areas.

Flexibility: Suitable for marginal fields and deepwater projects.

Safety: Designed to withstand extreme offshore conditions.

Challenges & Risks
High upfront cost for construction and conversion.

Complex mooring systems required in harsh environments.

Maintenance & inspection are critical due to exposure to marine conditions.

Regulatory compliance (e.g., SIRE 2.0 inspections) is essential for safe operations.