FPSO Whakaaropai

  • FPSO
  • Conversion
  • 110 m
  • External Turret
  • EPCI
FPSO Whakaaropai

The FPSO Whakaaropai is a converted tanker with a SOFEC external turret and topsides facilities. Installed in 110 m (361 ft.) water depth, the FPSO was located on the Maui B field offshore New Zealand.

The FPSO was the first FPSO installed in New Zealand waters, which MODEC was selected as the turnkey contractor. The FPSO featured the world's then-largest external turret.

Unit Name
FPSO Whakaaropai
Field
Maui B Field
Country
New Zealand
New/Conversion
Conversion
Water Depth
110 m (361 ft)
Mooring Type
SOFEC External Turret
Storage Capacity
750,000 bbls
Oil Production
31,000 bopd
Gas Production
27 mmscfd
Water Production
14,000 bwpd
Client
Shell Todd Oil Services Ltd.
Contract
EPCI
Scope of Work
Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Commissioning
First Oil
October 1996
Current Status
Decommissioned