LIZA UNITY

• Latitude: 8.01
• Longitude: -56.9133
• North Coast South America
• Offshore Terminal in Bahamas

Location: Bahamas

The LIZA UNITY is a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, and while it is more commonly associated with operations in Guyana, it is indeed an advanced maritime asset that could be relevant to various offshore hydrocarbon extraction and processing sites, including hypothetical or planned service areas such as those near the Bahamas.

Description

LIZA UNITY is a top-tier FPSO vessel, typically employed for the production, storage, and offloading of crude oil and gas in offshore fields. The vessel is named after the Liza oil field, located in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.

Specifications

General Information:

• Name: LIZA UNITY FPSO
• Type: Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessel (FPSO)
• Owner/Operator: Typically operated by consortiums involving major oil companies, such as ExxonMobil.
• Associated Oil Field: Liza Phase 2 Development, Stabroek Block (Note: this is specifically for its operation off Guyana).

Dimensions and Capacities:

• Length: Approximately 340 meters (1,115 feet)
• Width (Beam): Approximately 60 meters (197 feet)
• Storage Capacity: Up to 2 million barrels of crude oil
• Oil Production Capacity: Up to 220,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd)
• Gas Processing Capacity: Associated gas processing and water injection capabilities
• Water Depth: Suitable for deployment in deep-water environments
• Accommodation: Facilities for 200+ personnel

Design and Build:

• Hull Structure: Double-hulled for increased safety and environmental protection
• Topside Modules: Equipped with advanced processing equipment for oil and gas separation and treatment, water injection systems, gas compression, and emission control systems.
• Mooring System: Spread mooring or turret mooring systems, designed to withstand harsh offshore environments

Advanced Features:

• Power Generation: Onboard generators capable of providing power to the entire FPSO.
• Automation: State-of-the-art control systems for monitoring and managing production operations.
• Safety Systems: Comprehensive safety and emergency response systems, including fire and gas detection, fire-fighting systems, and life-saving appliances.

Operational Capabilities:

• Offloading: Capable of transferring stabilized crude oil to shuttle tankers.
• Flexibility: Designed for long-term deployment, capable of remaining on station for up to 20-25 years.
• Environmental Measures: Equipped with systems for minimizing environmental impact, including gas flaring reduction technologies, produced water management, and marine pollution prevention measures.

Potential Use in Bahamas:

While LIZA UNITY is primarily designed for operations like those in Guyana, it possesses the versatility for potential redeployment to other offshore oil and gas fields, including any potential offshore developments in regions like the Bahamas. The vessel's robust design and comprehensive processing capabilities make it suitable for a wide range of environments and operational challenges.

Please note that any specific deployment to the Bahamas would require detailed logistical, environmental, and regulatory assessments, along with developmental strategies aligning with the region's offshore hydrocarbon potential.