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Singapore: Keppel Shipyard Set to Deliver FPSO Lewek EMAS
April 15, 2011

EMAS Production is set to take delivery of one of Vietnam’s largest Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels from Keppel Shipyard Limited (Keppel Shipyard), on behalf of owner PV Keez Pte. Ltd (PV Keez).

To be managed and operated by EMAS Production, FPSO Lewek EMAS has been chartered by Premier Oil Vietnam Offshore B.V. for the development of the Chim Sáo field off southern Vietnam for six years, with a further option to extend the charter by another six years. The FPSO charter contract is one of only seven signed worldwide in 2009, and is worth approximately US$1 billion.

The project to convert the 168,000 dwt Suezmax tanker into an FPSO was awarded to Keppel Shipyard in December 2009. To date, Keppel Shipyard has achieved a good safety record of over 4.1 million incident-free man-hours for its conversion.

Speaking at the vessel’s naming ceremony today, Mr Lionel Lee, Group Managing Director of EMAS said, “Lewek EMAS is our second FPSO project with Keppel Shipyard with whom we have established a win-win partnership. This FPSO underscores EMAS’ ability to deliver a diverse range of customised marine and offshore support solutions, from design and engineering to maintenance and offshore installation. The addition of Lewek EMAS to our fleet propels EMAS Production to be one of Asia’s leading FPSO operators.”

Mr Nelson Yeo, Managing Director of Keppel Shipyard said, “Keppel Shipyard is pleased to support the conversion of Lewek EMAS. We provided a broad spectrum of FPSO conversion services on this project, including the engineering and fabrication of topsides modules.“

“In spite of the tight schedule, the project teams for this conversion have worked hard to upkeep the highest standards of quality and safety of our people and workplace. The successful conversion of Lewek EMAS further enhances Keppel as the choice provider of reliable and value-added services.”

Lewek EMAS is on track for delivery in the second quarter of 2011, and is expected to begin production in July this year.

A joint venture between Ezra Holdings Limited, PetroVietnam Transportation Corporation, EOC Limited and KSI Production Pte Ltd, PV Keez is the first overseas company to secure an offshore Vietnam loan in order to finance the FPSO’s conversion.
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Report: Petrofac takes over Lewek Emas FPSO
September 23, 2016

UK’s offshore services provider Petrofac has reportedly completed the takeover of the Lewek Emas FPSO.

The sale of the FPSO was previously agreed in principle, between Emas Offshore and PetroFirst.

PetroFirst is a joint venture between First Reserve, a global, private equity and infrastructure investment firm focused exclusively on energy, and Petrofac, an international service provider to the oil & gas production and processing industry quoted on the London Stock Exchange.

The news of the completion of the transaction comes from the specialized website Vessels Value.

According to the website, the transaction for the 1978-built FPSO was completed on Thursday, September 22, 2016.

Under the deal, the seller will retain around 20 percent stake in the FPSO, with the buyer paying for 80 percent. The FPSO Lewek EMAS is chartered to Premier Oil as operator of the Chim Sao field, offshore southern Vietnam.

Offshore Energy Today has reached out to Petrofac, seeking confirmation. We will update the article if we get a response.

Announcing the intention to sell, Emas said it would use the net proceeds arising from the transaction or debt repayment, working capital and general corporate requirements.

Also, Emas is looking to move away from the ownership of FPSO assets and instead to leverage on the experience in FPSO conversion. The transaction will enable Emas to refocus the company’s business in the offshore support sector during the current challenging times in the oil and gas sector, Ezra, Emas’ parent company previously said.
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