FPSO Petróleo Nautipa Stays with Vaalco for 5 More Years (Gabon)

Fred. Olsen Production and BW Offshore have signed a contract with Vaalco Energy for a five year extension for the lease and operation of the FPSO Petróleo Nautipa. The FPSO is owned 50% by Fred. Olsen Production and 50% by BW Offshore.

The firm period has been extended to Q3 2020 (from Q3 2015), with options for additional two years. The contract has a total revenue value of USD 300 million including options, up from USD 100 million under the previous contract. The FPSO will undergo a life-extension upgrade with an estimated capex of USD 30 million. The figures for revenue and capex are listed on a 100% basis.

FPSO Petróleo Nautipa has since 2002 operated on a contract for Vaalco at the Etame license offshore Gabon.