All posts tagged Partner Content

PARTNER CONTENT

Overview

An industry-proven Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit FPSO Tamara Tokoni is currently available for immediate redeployment to support new or ongoing offshore field development projects.

The unit offers a cost-effective and time-efficient solution for operators seeking to accelerate production timelines, reduce upfront capital expenditure, and optimize field economics.

Key Highlights

• Proven Track Record: The FPSO has successfully operated in offshore environments under challenging production conditions, demonstrating exceptional uptime, reliability, and safety performance.
• Ready for Redeployment: The vessel is currently offshore West Africa and is available for quick field-specific customization to suit project requirements.
• Flexible Production Capacity: Configured for 40,000 oil processing capacity, with associated gas handling and water injection systems adaptable to various reservoir conditions.
• Storage Capacity: Approximately 1million barrels of crude oil storage capacity, suitable for medium to large-scale field developments.
• Mooring and Offloading Systems: Equipped with a spread mooring system designed for harsh offshore environments, and an offloading system capable of tandem or shuttle tanker operations.

Redeployment Advantages

• Reduced Lead Time: Compared to a newbuild FPSO (which may require 30–36 months), redeployment can be achieved within 4 to 6 months, significantly shortening the project schedule.
• Lower CAPEX: FPSO Tamara Tokoni redeployment offers up to 55% cost savings versus new construction, while retaining full compliance with international classification and safety standards.
• Field Development Synergy: Ideal for fast-track developments, or brownfield expansions, enabling operators to monetize reserves earlier.
• Flexible Commercial Terms: The FPSO can be offered on lease, lease-to-own, or joint development models, depending on operator preference.

Technical Specification

Parameter                        Specification

Oil Processing Capacity  40,000 bopd

Gas Handling Capacity   66 MMscfd

Water Injection              15,000 bwpd

Storage Capacity           1,100,000 bbls

Mooring System            12 point Spread Mooring

Offloading                      Tandem offloading

Operational Readiness

The FPSO is maintained in preserved condition, with class certification records available upon request. Engineering teams can undertake field reconfiguration studies, topsides modification, and mooring system adaptation to ensure seamless integration into new field layouts.

FPSO Tamara Tokoni represents a strategic and cost-efficient asset for operators looking to rapidly scale production, minimize downtime, and extend the commercial life of offshore reserves.

Contact

For further technical details, inspection or commercial discussions please contact:

Company Name: Redcliff Energy Services Limited

Contact Person: Michael E. Humphries

Tel: +44 (0) 7519 192 649

Email: mhumphries@redcliffenergy.com

PARTNER CONTENT

The Denmark headquartered contractor, Welltec, has seen a bounce in its Angolan operations in the last six years.

The company points to two examples.

One is the growing uptake of its Wellgrab technology platform in the country’s many oilfields.

The other is the movement of the company’s workforce to the new Sonils (logistics) base around the end of 2023.

Wellgrab was developed to modernise downhole fishing and other interventions in the well bore requiring precise engagement with items such as downhole hardware. The company claims it “combines a data-driven approach with a versatile range of interchangeable tool heads and can actually measure the engagement process”.

Wellgrab has applications in retrieving plugs, fishing operations, relocating downhole assemblies, heavy Duty fishing surface controlled manipulation of downhole components. It is also used for deployment in Blow Out Preventer (BOP) operations.

Welltec claims that “the majority of the interational oil companies operating in Angola have shown great interest in the technology, to the point where we can now say that Wellgrab is the preferred tool for relevant subsea interventions. There is both trust and an appetite for innovations that genuinely optimise operations”.

Welltec says that Wellgrab prevents premature release of the fishing tool during fishing or retrieving and that it has 50% higher safe working loads than for standard pulling tools, as well as “digital, real-time communication with fishing tools”.

“There’s no need to swap between slickline and e-line”, Welltec officials insist, arguing that the tool “operates on any e-line via DC and it eliminates uncertainties associated with shear pins and screws”

Welltec’s move to new offices “has facilitated further growth, improving the way we work by streamlining and optimising operations. Benefits include all-new equipment, a satellite communications system to support real-time operations in the field, improved tool maintenance areas and a fully equipped lab”. Welltec has increased the number of personnel at the base from 60 to almost 100, with several subcontractors. The company has also had many clients collaborating on system integration tests. ”The improved base has become a true hub for operations in the country, reinforcing our presence and strengthening the work we are undertaking”, the company explains.

“Welltec is well established in Angola, and we’ve tripled our capacity to serve our clients, and these developments over recent years put us in a strong position” the company says.

PARTNER CONTENT

African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 is proud to announce that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, will address delegates at Africa’s premier energy event in Cape Town.

President Tinubu’s participation comes as Nigeria undergoes one of the most ambitious reform drives in its oil, gas and broader energy sectors – a drive that is reshaping the country’s investment climate and unlocking multi-billion-dollar opportunities across the value chain.

Since assuming office, President Tinubu has spearheaded a wide-ranging program to reposition Nigeria as a top-tier destination for energy investment. In May 2025, he signed an Executive Order on Oil & Gas Reforms, aimed at overhauling project delivery frameworks and significantly reducing costs across the industry. The Order introduces streamlined contracting processes, tax incentives and the removal of regulatory and local content compliance bottlenecks, with a target of cutting upstream project costs by up to 40%. Such reforms are designed to make Nigeria’s operating environment globally competitive and unlock billions of dollars in new investments.

In the past year, Nigeria has secured over $8 billion in deepwater oil and gas final investment decisions, signalling a renewed appetite among international investors. ExxonMobil, for example, has committed $1.5 billion to new deepwater field developments. Shell is also strengthening its position in deepwater and integrated gas – recently increasing its stake in OML 118, which includes the prolific deepwater Bonga field – while Chevron is expanding operations at the Agbami field, one of Nigeria’s largest deepwater discoveries.

Meanwhile, Petrobras has declared its interest in returning to deepwater exploration in Nigeria, seeking frontier acreage because of improved regulatory clarity and investor-friendly reforms. The country has also unveiled major new initiatives to promote local content and industrial growth, with multi-billion-dollar investments directed at building domestic capacity in fabrication, engineering and services. This includes the “Naira for Crude” initiative, which aims to promote local refining, enhance energy security and reduce reliance on foreign currency in the domestic oil market.

Beyond upstream developments, Nigeria is advancing its gas monetization strategy and reviving refining capacity to enhance energy security and drive industrialization. The ongoing operational ramp-up of the 650,000-bpd Dangote refinery – the largest on the continent – is set to begin nationwide distribution of petrol and diesel later this year.

The refinery, along with new investments in petrochemical plants, storage facilities and pipeline infrastructure, is expected to help end Nigeria’s decades-long reliance on gasoline imports, a trade valued at $17 billion. The U.S., European and global investor community is increasingly engaging with Nigeria as a strategic partner for energy supply diversification and clean energy integration, further solidifying the country’s position as a leading force in Africa’s energy landscape.

“Nigeria under President Tinubu is showing the world how decisive policy reforms can directly translate into investor confidence and tangible project commitments,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “What’s happening in Nigeria today is a case study for other African producers: it demonstrates that by cutting red tape, streamlining processes and providing fiscal certainty, countries can attract capital on a large scale while creating real value for their people. We are honored to welcome President Tinubu to AEW 2025 to share this important success story.”

President Tinubu’s address at AEW 2025: Invest in African Energies will provide a unique opportunity for African and global stakeholders to gain insights into Nigeria’s evolving oil and gas sector, the government’s strategy for long-term energy security and the country’s vision for sustainable industrial development. His leadership is setting a benchmark for how resource-rich nations can balance competitiveness, local value creation and inclusive growth.

***AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy.***

Visit www.aecweek.com for more information.