Balder FPSO

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Summary Information

+++ Brief Description

  • The FPSO is purpose built to Smedvig's own design and specifications. It is turret moored and designed to maintain continuous oil production under harsh weather conditions.
  • Process and utility equipment includes the following units: oil separation and produced water; compression and gas reinjection; power generation; water injection; oil metering; chemical injection; HVAC; flare

+++ Contractors

  • **Smedvig:** Vessel construction
  • **Keppel FELS:** Installation and commissioning of topside facilities
  • **Aker:** Pusnes Offloading System
  • **ABB:** Electrical Systems

+++ Status

  • In operation

+++ History

  • 1999 - First oil produced

+++ Other Information

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+++ Links

  1. Information on specific UK and North Sea FPSO and FSU Installations
  2. Aker FPSO Pusnes Offloading Systems
  3. ABB FPSO References
  4. International Protective Coatings FPSO References
  5. Saipem FPSO References