The Binhai New Area-based China Offshore Oil Engineering Co (COOEC) announced the delivery of 13 topside modules for the 400,000-ton P79 Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel on Jan 12.

The modules were delivered to the Qingdao International High-end Equipment Manufacturing Base, marking a significant milestone in China's high-end marine energy equipment manufacturing capabilities.

FPSOs, essential in offshore oil and gas development, are renowned for their complex structures. These vessels integrate oil extraction, processing, storage, export functions, as well as living quarters and production command systems, making them prime examples of advanced marine engineering.

The P79 FPSO, with a length of 345.3 meters, a breadth of 60 meters, and a maximum displacement of 400,000 tons, ranks among the largest FPSOs globally. Once completed, it will be deployed in Brazil's Santos Basin, operating in the Buzios deepwater oilfield at depths exceeding 2,000 meters.

COOEC oversaw the design, procurement, construction, and loading of 13 core compressor modules for the vessel. The modules, weighing nearly 30,000 tons—comparable to over 23,000 passenger cars—comprise more than 320,000 structural components and 153 large-scale mechanical and electrical installations. The project also involved laying 300,000 meters of cable, enough to circle Beijing's Fifth Ring Road three times. 

COOEC has established strong partnerships with major international energy and engineering companies, including Saudi Aramco and Shell. It is also the first Chinese company to earn Shell's prestigious HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, Environment) green certification.

Through these achievements, COOEC continues to elevate the global competitiveness of "Made in China" marine engineering and drive international energy cooperation to new heights.