Shell's Floating LNG refinery
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blinkythefish said:
There's some of the most impressive engineering in the offshore oil sector, but unfortunately it never gets much exposure. The turret mooring systems are pretty cool in thier own right.
k me that's big!Munter said:
Said the actress to the...
Did the story say it's supposed to be there for 25 years and then will be floated off somewhere else to do the same job. Shirly after 25 years the sea will have taken quite a toll.
They claimed a fifty year operating life. Also said it would go for a refit at the end of the 25 years.Did the story say it's supposed to be there for 25 years and then will be floated off somewhere else to do the same job. Shirly after 25 years the sea will have taken quite a toll.
Munter said:
Said the actress to the...
Did the story say it's supposed to be there for 25 years and then will be floated off somewhere else to do the same job. Shirly after 25 years the sea will have taken quite a toll.
The exact wordingDid the story say it's supposed to be there for 25 years and then will be floated off somewhere else to do the same job. Shirly after 25 years the sea will have taken quite a toll.
The BBC said:
The double-hulled vessel is designed to last 50 years.
When the Prelude field is exhausted, in 25 years' time, it will be completely refurbished and packed off to start work on another field off the coast of Australia, Angola, Venezuela or wherever.
When the Prelude field is exhausted, in 25 years' time, it will be completely refurbished and packed off to start work on another field off the coast of Australia, Angola, Venezuela or wherever.
thatone1967 said:
I think Munters point was "would it be able to make such a journey after 25 years use?"
That as well. But I was just thinking a ship out at sea with no opportunity to stick it in dock and maintain it must eventually corrode in general. I'd missed the bit where it would come in after 25 years and have a refit.
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