Vietsovpetro successfully installed a 760-ton oil and gas exploitation superstructure

The 760-ton BK-23 platform's superstructure is on its way to Vung Tau for installation on the base - Photo: Provided by Vietsovpetro

On September 11, the Vietnam-Russia oil and gas joint venture Vietsovpetro announced that it had successfully installed the topside of the BK-23 oil and gas platform offshore Vung Tau. This topside weighs 760 tons.

It is noteworthy that the installation of the above mechanical components was carried out in weather conditions at sea affected by super typhoon Yagi .

To install this superstructure, Vietsovpetro mobilized more than 130 engineers, workers and many special vehicles, including the Hoang Sa crane ship.

This installation is carried out continuously by crews with 3 shifts/day.

Hoang Sa crane ship lifts the topside of BK-23 platform onto the base - Photo: Provided by Vietsovpetro

Vietsovpetro also successfully installed a bridge connecting the BK-23 platform with the adjacent BK-14 platform. After the installation and connection are completed, the BK-23 platform will soon produce its first oil flow, ahead of schedule.

It is known that the BK-23 rig is an unmanned light rig, designed, manufactured and installed by the Vietnam - Russia Joint Venture Vietsovpetro located at Bach Ho field, on the continental shelf of Vietnam. Bach Ho field is about 145km from Vung Tau.

The base of the BK-23 oil and gas rig (bottom right corner of the picture) and the superstructure are on the barge before being installed at the back. The Hoang Sa crane ship is in the top left corner of the picture - Photo: Provided by Vietsovpetro

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/vietsovpetro-lap-dat-thanh-cong-khoi-thuong-tang-khai-thac-dau-khi-nang-760-tan-2024091114393617.htm