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Chinguetti FPSO Decommissioning

MauritaniaC1-24 Chopsaw900-1,000m

100+

Total Cuts

3 min

Chain Cut Time

900-1,000m

Water Depth

Project Overview

Decom Engineering was engaged as the sole cutting contractor for the decommissioning of the Petronas Chinguetti FPSO. Over 100 cuts were completed ahead of schedule on a wide variety of materials at 900-1,000m water depth. Cut times were highly efficient: 30 minutes for termination heads, 3 minutes for 84mm mooring chains, and 2 minutes for umbilicals, significantly reducing vessel time and costs.

Key Highlights

  • Sole cutting contractor for full FPSO decommissioning scope
  • Completed ahead of schedule, reducing vessel time and costs
  • Versatile cutting across X70 steel, duplex, umbilicals, and mooring chain

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