China’s Wison New Energies has officially signed the EPCIC contract with Eni and Altera Infrastructure for the Baleine Phase 3 FPSO facility, set for deployment offshore the Ivory Coast, according to Splash247.
The contract marks Wison’s continued involvement from FEED through to EPCIC execution, demonstrating its end-to-end delivery capabilities for global offshore oil and gas development, Splash247 reported.
Contract Scope and Stakeholders
The Baleine Phase 3 project is being developed by Eni, with Altera Infrastructure as owner and operator of the FPSO facility, Splash247 noted. Altera Infrastructure was also previously involved as a contractor for the redeployment of the FPSO and FSO installed in Baleine Phase 2.
The FPSO facility will operate at water depths of approximately 800–1,200 m, Splash247 reported.
Technical Specifications
The FPSO is designed to process up to 90,000 barrels of oil per day, 80,000 barrels of produced water per day, and 160 million standard cubic feet of natural gas per day, with a design life of at least 20 years, according to Splash247.
The unit will measure approximately 308 m in length, 57 m in breadth, and 29.8 m in depth. This FPSO will serve as critical infrastructure to support the efficient development of regional oil and gas resources, the report stated.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Oil processing capacity | 90,000 bpd |
| Produced water processing | 80,000 bpd |
| Natural gas processing | 160 mmscfd |
| Design life | 20 years |
| Water depth | 800–1,200 m |
| Length | 308 m |
| Breadth | 57 m |
| Depth | 29.8 m |
Project Execution and Outlook
“Wison will leverage its mature project management framework and integrated delivery capabilities to ensure the successful execution of the project,” said Cheng Yuanyun, CEO of Wison New Energies, as quoted by Splash247.
The Baleine Phase 3 FPSO is expected to play a key role in monetizing offshore oil and gas reserves in Côte d’Ivoire, according to the report. No further details on project timeline or contract value were disclosed in the source.
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