Significant floating production vessel, a recycling first for Norway

The largest recycling operation for a production ship (FPSO) has started this week at Watts in Rogaland. The 235 meter long vessel was loaded by a floatover and subsequent site transfer operation. The containers are now cleaned, dismantled and recycled. At least 97% of the ships are recycled.

This is the first time this type of container has been recycled. NorwayThe production vessel Carlew shell Englandproduced oil and gas from the Curlew field. England sector of North SeaSelected decommissioning solutions known as operational float overflow have never been used on such a large scale anywhere in the world. The contract was awarded to AF Offshore Decom through competitive bidding and includes engineering, preparatory work, demolition and recycling.

Dismantling and recycling of offshore equipment and ships is an important part of the transition to the environment. Here, Norwegian industrial and engineering expertise has developed solutions that are at the forefront of the industry. This provides tangible evidence of a circular economy given that nearly 97% of ships are used as rebar in new construction and all hazardous waste is removed from the system and disposed of. responsible attitude.

“This is a highly complex logistics project with critical maritime operations. We are proud to be able to carry out such a complex operation in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.r,” said Lars Myhre Hjelmeset, Executive Vice President Offshore at AF Gruppen.

The production vessel Curlew England sector of North Sea It was transported to a facility at AF Environmental Base Vat, Rogaland in 2020. Preparations for the FPSO have been underway at AF Environmental Base for some time, and the Float Overflow operation was completed this week. Landed with the largest single offloading of a production vessel carried out in a manner. Her hull is now safely docked at AF Environmental Base Vats, ready for cleaning, dismantling and eventual recycling. These activities will begin immediately and continue throughout 2023.

“We have considerable experience in restoring offshore installations and floating production vessels is another area where our expertise and approach is relevant and internationally recognized. shows how Norwegian offshore and engineering expertise helps set the standard for safe and environmentally sound solutionssaid Lars Myhre Hjelmeset, Offshore Executive Vice President, AF Gruppen.

About Curlew
The Curlew FPSO shell Englandproduced oil and gas from the Curlew field. England sector of North Sea Over 20 years. Curlew is 235 meters long and weighs about 25,000 tons. Her hull weight after preparatory work is about 21,000 tons.

For photos and videos of the surgery, please contact Wibecke Brusdal (wibecke.brusdal@afgruppen.no).

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