The Petrojarl I FPSO has been described as “one of the offshore industry’s most iconic FPSO units.”
Amplus Energy, an Aberdeen-based offshore field development solutions provider, has announced the selection of Astican Shipyard in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, for a multi-million-dollar refurbishment program on the Petrojarl I FPSO.
The work program is being carried out in preparation for “the redeployment of one of the offshore industry’s most iconic FPSO units,” as described by Amplus Energy.
The Petrojarl I was first launched in 1986 by Altera Infrastructure, at that time known as Golar-Nor Offshore A/S, as world’s first purpose-built floating deepwater oil production and testing system (PTS) vessel. It was subsequently converted to operate as an FPSO, and has been redeployed several times in its history.
Most recently in operation offshore Brazil, the Petrojarl I will now undergo a “critical reactivation and readiness program” at the Spanish shipyard facility.
Courtesy Astican Shipyard
The Astican Shipyard in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
Amplus Energy has also confirmed the formal closure on its purchase of the vessel from Altera, in tandem with its partner V.Ships Offshore.
“As the most frequently redeployed FPSO in the industry, the vessel continues to attract strong market interest thanks to its renowned operational flexibility and proven performance,” Amplus said in a statement.
Amplus added that it remains in active discussions with several field owners and operators regarding the Petrojarl I’s next deployment. The FPSO is well-suited for early production system applications, extended well tests, and standalone marginal field developments, Amplus Energy officials say.
