Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has completed turnaround maintenance on the Bonga Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, leading to the resumption of production at the Bonga deepwater field on FRIDAY, March 6.
The company said the project was completed 11 days ahead of schedule and without any safety incident.
SNEPCo managing director Ronald Adams said the development reflects the commitment of the workforce and partners involved in the operation.
“Completing the turnaround safely and ahead of schedule is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our Nigerian workforce and the helpful support of our partners,” Mr Adams said. “The achievement not only secures the long-term integrity of the Bonga FPSO but also positions us strongly for the successful delivery of the Bonga North project, which will leverage the improved reliability of the FPSO.”
The maintenance exercise began on February 1. According to the company, 55 firms participated in the project, with 43 of them being wholly Nigerian companies. Eight of the 12 international service providers involved in the work maintain operational bases in Nigeria.
More than 1,000 personnel worked offshore during the turnaround, with over 95 per cent of them Nigerians involved in maintenance, engineering, operations, inspection and construction. The company said several others supported the work from onshore locations.
Adams said the company also received support from stakeholders during the project.
“We acknowledge the support of several stakeholders towards the successful execution of the exercise, including the NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and our partners,” he added.
