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The FPSO Tamara Tokoni, an industry-proven floating production, storage, and offloading unit, is being offered for redeployment to support fast-track field development projects offshore West Africa. This availability provides operators with an option to significantly shorten development timelines for new or ongoing projects.
Technical Specifications and Capabilities
The vessel is configured with a processing capacity of 40,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd), can handle 66 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d) of gas, and has a water injection capacity of 15,000 barrels of water per day (bwpd). It also features 1.1 million barrels of crude oil storage capacity. The FPSO is equipped with a 12-point spread mooring system designed for harsh environments and supports tandem or shuttle tanker offloading, making it suitable for a wide range of field layouts.
Operational History and Flexibility
Currently moored offshore West Africa, the FPSO Tamara Tokoni has a proven track record of operating in challenging offshore conditions while maintaining stable uptime and safety performance. Comprehensive engineering documentation and class certification records are available. The vessel can be reconfigured to meet project-specific requirements for topsides changes and mooring systems.
Key Advantages of Redeployment
A primary benefit of utilizing this redeployed FPSO is the substantial schedule reduction compared to newbuild units, which can require 30 to 36 months for delivery. The Tamara Tokoni can be readied for deployment in an estimated four to six months, depending on the extent of modifications required. Redeployment also typically presents lower capital costs. Commercial arrangements are flexible and can include lease or lease-to-own models, which vary depending on the project.
Target Applications
The vessel is positioned as an ideal solution for fast-track developments, early production systems, or brownfield expansions where the primary objectives are to minimize downtime and accelerate the time to first oil. Engineering teams are available to conduct integration studies for operators who are evaluating the unit for near-term field work.
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17 November 2025
