Rystad said that of the 33 FPSOs it expects to be sanctioned between 2019 and 2021 45% or 15 units will require a production capacity in excess of 80,000 barrels per day (bpd), with five vessels with a capacity of 200,000 bpd or higher.
“This high capacity demand comes mainly from the developments in Guyana and Brazil whereas operators such as ExxonMobil, Equinor and Petrobras is stepping up their deepwater production,” Rystad.
The forecast sees a continuation of the improved FPSO market last year with 11 contract awards according to Energy Market Associates.
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