Chinese firm’s low-carbon FPSO design earns BV’s approval

China-based provider of clean energy services Wison New Energies has obtained approval in principle (AiP) from the classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) for the front-end engineering and design (FEED) of its standardized floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit.

According to the Chinese player, employing advanced technologies, such as combined cycle gas turbine technology, post-combustion carbon capture, and re-injection technology allows its low-emission FPSO to reduce its carbon footprint by up to 40%.

Jiang Hao, Vice President of Wison New Energies, noted: “Wison New Energies is dedicated to building on our technical expertise in the FPSO, continuously refining our designs to enhance production efficiency while substantially cutting carbon emissions. The receipt of this AIP certificate validates our dedication to pioneering sustainable energy solutions.”

Wison believes its design aligns with global energy trends since it reduces the carbon footprint of offshore energy operations through what it says is innovative engineering and low-carbon technology integration. 

Alongside winning approvals, the Chinese firm is keeping busy with several floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) projects around the globe. Two countries recently tapped the Chinese player for the construction of their first FLNG units – Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

In January, Wison started the pre-FEED phase for two 3 million tons per annum (mtpa) FLNG projects for Nigerian companies Ace Gas and FLNG and Transoceanic Gas & Power. The China-based player is also building an FLNG for Eni’s Congo LNG project. Late last month, the unit’s hull was launched in Wison’s shipyard in China’s Nantong.