2013-01-10 09:05:32 -
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 10 January 2013 at 10 am EET
The new P-63 Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel featuring
Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines, the first such ship to utilize gas engines to
produce more than 100 MWe of power, has successfully completed all the required
full 100% load tests. The tests were carried out at the Cosco shipyard in
Dalian, China and the vessel will commence operations in Brazil's offshore oil
fields in 2013.
With this validation of the P-63's capability to fulfil all the required
performance criteria as part of a complex offshore project, the viability of
Wärtsilä's dual-fuel technology is again verified. The Wärtsilä dual-fuel
engines are capable of being run on treated well gas or treated crude, as well
as marine diesel oil (MDO), which
means that virtually no MDO will need to be
shipped to the P-63. This will notably reduce operating costs. Furthermore, this
efficient gas-fired power solution will also have significantly lower levels of
CO2 emissions compared to conventional technologies. In real terms, it is
estimated that the level of carbon emissions will be reduced by as much as
93,000 tons per year.
Wärtsilä was contracted by the Brazilian industrial group QUIP, to provide a
turnkey package for this vessel. The package includes three main power modules,
each comprising two 18-cylinder Wärtsilä 50DF engines in V-configuration,
alternators and all required auxiliary equipment, as well as commissioning,
start-up, and operational supervision.
"This validation of the Wärtsilä technology represents a milestone event, and
one that demonstrates Wärtsilä's capability to execute complex integration
projects for the oil and gas industry with a solution that contributes notably
to successful client operations. The Wärtsilä turnkey project model is an
effective means to enhance project completion targets. We have enjoyed working
closely with our client, QUIP, and look forward to the final tests when the FPSO
is on location at Brazil's offshore Papa-Terra field," says Magnus Miemois, Vice
President, Solutions, Wärtsilä Ship Power Offshore.
Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading solutions and services provider, has now
sold more than 2000 of its gas fuelled engines, which together have accumulated
more than 7 million operational running hours in both land-based and marine
applications. These milestone achievements emphasise the leading global position
that Wärtsilä has achieved in gas and dual-fuel engine technology.
Link to picture
Caption: The FPSO vessel features three main power modules, each with two
Wärtsilä 50DF engines
More information on P-63
Press release 4 May, 2010: Proven and flexible Wärtsilä technology chosen for
new Brazilian oilfield
Wärtsilä offshore solutions
For further information please contact:
Mr Juha Nurmi
Site Manager
Wärtsilä Ship Power
Tel: +358 40 5381199
juha.nurmi@wartsila.com
Ms Mirja-Maija Santala
Media Manager
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel. +358 400 793 827
mirja-maija.santala@wartsila.com
Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine
and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total
efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the
vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2011, Wärtsilä's net sales
totalled EUR 4.2 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has
operations in nearly 170 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is
listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com
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