Ichthys LNG project floats world’s largest semisubmersible: INPEX
The INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG project launched its central processing facility (CPF) on Sept. 19 from the offshore floating dock at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Geoje, South Korea, where it is being constructed.
INPEX's president director Australia Seiya Ito said the successful launch was one of the project’s most significant achievements.
“To see this enormous facility in the water is a testament to those who have worked for years to make it a reality,” Ito said. “This milestone is a clear demonstration that the Ichthys LNG project is making good progress and that we are working in an excellent spirit of cooperation with our Korean contractors.”
Louis Bon, managing director of the Ichthys LNG project, expressed his congratulations to the project CPF float off and contractor teams for the excellent result.
“The operation was completed within two days in the safest conditions,” Bon said. “The CPF is now berthed quayside at the shipyard where work is continuing to lift and install the living quarters and integrate and commission all equipment in preparation for the CPF’s sail away. All teams are working together in a very efficient manner to achieve our next targets.”
Once completed, the CPF, which the project began constructing in January 2013, will be towed 5,600 km to Ichthys field in the Browse basin, offshore Western Australia, where it will be permanently moored for the life of the project.
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