Most of the deep-water pioneers have retired. Caption: Artist's impression of the Whale Floating Production Unit (FPU) The agreement precedes a final investment decision for the full Whale project, expected to be made next year by Shell. Side view, close-up of Eirik Sorgard talking about the construction of Vito. Sembcorp is constructing the Vito FPU at its Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore. In April 2018 Shell announced the final investment decision for Vito, a deep-water development in the US Gulf of Mexico with a forward looking break-even price estimated to be less than $35 per barrel. Offshore staff. In April 2018 Shell took the final investment decision to develop the Vito deep-water project in the US Gulf of Mexico. In the foreground the hook of a crane rises. 198402668E. Shell Offshore Inc. has let a front-end engineering and design contract for the Vito platform in the Gulf of Mexico to Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. of Dallas. Shell Offshore Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, today announces the final investment decision for Vito, a deep-water development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico with a forward-looking, break-even … Vito plays into deep water’s future by learning how to make the possible affordable. Your feedback is important to us Building on Shell’s history of leadership in the Gulf of Mexico, Vito will be Shell’s 11th deep-water project in the area. Read about how two deep-water geologists came out of retirement to help make the Vito project happen. Vito’s cost savings are due to the simplified design, in addition to working collaboratively with vendors in a variety of areas including well design and completions, subsea, contracting and topsides design. Ltd. has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Shell Offshore Inc. for the construction of the hull and topsides as well as the integration of the Vito floating production unit (FPU).. For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Artist’s impression of drilling platform in yellow against a vivid blue sky. A final investment decision (FID) on the Whale field development is likely to be made in 2020 by Shell. Vito will be Shell’s 11 th deepwater platform in the Gulf of Mexico. It paves the way for the Whale FPU to move ahead and take advantage of synergies from the ongoing Shell Vito FPU, currently under construction at Sembcorp Marine’s Tuas Boulevard Yard, the builder said. Animated drawing showing a drilling platform being built. For now we have a project that is robust, that we can execute and we can get on production by 2021. This contract includes installation of Shell-furnished equipment, and follows a Letter of Intent between the two parties announced on December 5, 2017. In May 2019, Sembcorp Marine won a construction and integration contract from Shell for the Vito semi-submersible FPU. An artist's impression of the Whale Floating Production Unit (FPU). In the offshore business there are pivotal moments: Cognac, Bullwinkle, Auger, Perdida. Comprising a single topside module supported by a 4-column semisubmersible floating hull, the Vito FPU is designed with a throughput capacity of 100,000 bpd of oil and 100 MMSCFD of gas. The Whale FPU project is not expected to have a material impact on the net tangible assets per share and earnings per share of SembMarine for the year ending Dec 31, 2019. Sembcorp Marine has been officially awarded a contract for Shell Offshore’s Vito semi-submersible Floating Production Unit (FPU). “We are delighted that Shell has awarded the Vito FPU contract to us. Side view of Edwin Verdonk talking about Vito. Aerial views of different drilling platforms at sea. 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Shell invests in the Vito development in the Gulf of Mexico. In 2015, Shell began to redesign the Vito project, reducing cost estimates by more than 70% from the original concept. Tell us what kind of news matters to you! COSCO SHIPPING Specialized has been awarded a transportation contract by Shell for the Vito floating production unit (FPU).. Other than the Whale and Vito FPUs, Sembcorp Marine’s project track record in the Gulf of Mexico includes previous deliveries of eight semi-submersible drilling rigs and one semi-submersible hull. Hello, your email is unverified. Like the Vito FPU, the entire Whale FPU topside will be integrated and commissioned on ground level at Tuas Boulevard Yard in order to minimise work-at-height risks for the workers, said SembMarine. The FPU is being made for Shell’s Whale field development, with the agreement coming ahead of a final investment decision to be made next year by Shell for the full project. It is currently scheduled to begin producing oil in 2021. It paves the way for the Whale FPU to move ahead and take advantage of synergies from the ongoing Shell Vito FPU, currently under construction at Sembcorp Marine’s Tuas Boulevard Yard. Currently, Sembcorp is building Shell Vito FPU at its Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore. Tell us what you think. SembMarine shares closed down S$0.01 or 0.7 per cent to S$1.37 on Thursday. All ground-breaking moving deep water. Supported by the Vito FPU’s 4-column semi-submersible hull, the topsides weigh 9,200 tonnes and are designed … VERIFICATION EMAIL. [LONDON] Britain's IG said it plans to buy US trading platform tastytrade for US$1 billion, venturing into North... [LONDON] Bitcoin closed in on the lowest in three weeks as the cryptocurrency's sizzlying rally gives way to... [BANGKOK] Thailand's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use approval for the Covid-19 vaccine... 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The Whale FPU comprises a topside module and a four-column semi-submersible floating hull, with a combined weight of 25,000 tonnes. Shell has a long history of developing energy projects using its knowledge, experience and proven deep-water technologies to unlock new resources safely and efficiently. Perdido is the world’s deepest spar, and the second-deepest oil and gas production hub. Insights into the fast-growing markets in the region. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Today’s print edition of BT, delivered to your inbox. Contractors involved Shell Offshore contracted Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters to construct and integrate the topside and hull, in November 2019. Floating Production Unit (FPU), including installation of owner-furnished equipment Customer: Shell Offshore Inc. Operation: Mississippi Canyon, US Gulf of Mexico 13 Shell Vito FPU Construction and Integration of FPU Hull, Topsides and Living Quarters Projects Under Execution: Process Solutions It paves the way for the Whale FPU to move ahead and take advantage of synergies from the ongoing Shell Vito FPU, currently under construction at Sembcorp Marine’s Tuas Boulevard Yard. Description:  Pivotal moments in the offshore business. Now some of them are back in demand. It is currently scheduled to begin producing oil in 2021. According to Sembcorp Marine, the entire Whale field FPU topside, like the Vito FPU, will be integrated and commissioned on ground level at Tuas Boulevard Yard to minimize work-at-height risks for the workers. In April 2018 Shell announced the final investment decision for Vito, a deep-water development in the US Gulf of Mexico. Photo by Helix ESG from Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 The deepwater field is operated by Shell (60%), which is partnered by Chevron U.S.A. (40%). Please confirm for access to all your SPH accounts. The integrated Vito FPU will be fabricated in Singapore and then transported to the Gulf of Mexico onboard COSCO’s 98,000mt dwt Xin Guang Hua. Whale field FPU contract : Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters has bagged a contract from Shell Offshore to construct and integrate the topside and hull of a floating production unit (FPU) for the Whale field located in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM). The Vito contract is the third project to be awarded to COSCO SHIPPING… The company plans to leverage synergies from this ongoing project for the Whale FPU. Stay updated with BT newsletters The Vito host will be located in the Mississippi Canyon Block 984 in the US Gulf of Mexico, south of New Orleans. Shot changes to a close-up, side view of him. All you need to know to start your day, right in your inbox. An arrow moves from New Orleans to where Vito is to be sited 150 miles South East of New Orleans. This team has the opportunity to take their creativity and really be the pace-setters for what’s to come in deep water. Sign up Wael Sawan sits facing camera. Vito will be Shell’s 11th deep-water host in the Gulf of Mexico. @media (min-width: 768px) { .sm-text-left {text-align: left; } }. Artist’s impression of the Whale Floating Production Unit (FPU) The agreement precedes a final investment decision for the full Whale project , expected to be made next year by Shell. Erik Sorgard, facing camera talking about Vito project. Animated diagram of drilling platform at sea level showing the depth the drills go beneath water. Close-up, side view of Kurt Shallenberger talking about the future of Vito. The FPU is being made for Shell’s Whale field development, with the agreement coming ahead of a final investment decision to be made next year by Shell for the full project. Vito is a deep-water development in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for which Shell in April made a Final Investment Decision , with the break-even price estimated to be less than $35 per barrel. The visual shows the ocean with 16 offshore oil & gas assets on the surface. The integrated Vito FPU will be fabricated in Singapore and then transported to the Gulf of Mexico onboard COSCO’s 98,000mt dwt Xin Guang Hua.. "It paves the way for the Whale FPU to move ahead and take advantage of synergies from the ongoing Shell Vito FPU, currently under construction at SembMarine’s Tuas Boulevard Yard," said SembMarine in a Friday morning bourse filing. SINGAPORE– Sembcorp Marine Ltd. subsidiary Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Pte. We’re not just competing with our history, we are competing with the best that the world has to offer. Close up side view of Kurt Shallenberger talking. Closer shot of part of drilling platform with sign on side with AUGER in large red letters. In April 2018 Shell announced the final investment decision for Vito, a deep-water development in the US Gulf of Mexico with a forward looking break-even price estimated to be less than $35 per barrel. Melodic instrumental music featuring strings. Vito floating production unit (FPU) Sembcorp Marine secures contract to construct & integrate Shell Offshore's Vito FPU. SINGAPORE (May 21): Sembcorp Marine has secured a contract by Sell Offshore to construct and integrate the hull, topsides and living quarters of the Vito … The Vito development is owned by Shell Offshore Inc. (63.11%, operator) and Statoil USA E&P Inc. (36.89%); the field is located beneath more than 4,000 ft of water, approximately 150-miles southeast of New Orleans and is currently scheduled to begin production in 2021. Tell us what you think. Producing energy resources deep beneath the world’s oceans has been going on for 40 years. The Whale FPU comprises a topside module and a four-column semi-submersible floating hull, with a combined weight of 25,000 tonnes. Shell Vito. Vito will be Shell’s 11th deep-water project in the area. The Vito FPU will be located in more than 4,000 feet of water in the Mississippi Canyon Block 984 in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 150-miles southeast of New Orleans. Britain's IG to buy tastytrade for US$1b in US foray, Bitcoin losses gather pace, with prices nearing three-week low, Thai regulator approves AstraZenca vaccine for emergency use, AirAsia Group to raise up to US$113m via private placement, Singapore's Covid-19 task force mulling new restrictions ahead of Chinese New Year, Hot stock: Oceanus shares surge 8.2%, prompting SGX query, CDL expects 'material impairment loss' on investment in Sincere Property, Broker's take: DBS says Wilmar deserves a higher valuation multiple than CPO peers, Penguin chairman, MD in tie up with Dymon Asia fund to take firm private. Front view of Kurt Shallenberger facing camera talking about Vito. RESEND Vito FPU’s four-column semisubmersible hull will support topsides weighing 9,200 tonnes. The Whale FPU comprises a topside module and a four-column semi-submersible floating hull, with a combined weight of 25,000 tonnes. 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