FPSO electrical system challenges & lessons learned

This paper discusses the lessons learned during the specification, cost estimation, design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of an electrical system on a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) offshore platform. The FPSO has a design capacity of 150,000 barrel per day and contains 93 MW of power generation capacity and associated distribution and electrical loads. The lessons learned are applicable to other offshore facilities, zoned facilities, facilities in a marine environment and other existing or planned, large, industrial facilities with substantial electric load. This paper explores many of these lessons learned in detail and documents their implications.