Singapore, 2 December 2024 – PTSC Asia Pacific (“PTSC AP”), a joint venture between Yinson Production (49%) and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (“PTSC”; 51%), has executed a contract for the provision, charter, operation and maintenance of the floating storage and offloading (“FSO”) vessel for the Lac Da Vang project with Murphy Cuu Long Bac Oil Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Murphy Oil Corporation. The contract has a firm period of 10 years with the option to extend up to 5 years, and a total value of up to approximately USD 416 million.
Earlier on in October 2024, Singapore based OceanSTAR Elite Engineering group announced that the Engineering contractor has been awarded an EPCC contract to provide an FSO for an un-disclosed customer in Vietnam. The ceremony of the project was held in Nantong on October 18, 2024.
The FSO will be a newbuild double-hull vessel with storage capacity around 500,000 barrels and advanced dual-fuel systems for optimised efficiency. The design of the FSO emphasises safety, operational excellence, and low-carbon emissions, aligning with Yinson Production’s sustainability goals. Following a construction period of approximately two years, the FSO is expected to start operations in the Lac Da Vang field located in Block 15-1/05 offshore Vietnam in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The project further strengthens Yinson Production’s position as a leading independent owner and operator of offshore asset and marks another milestone in Yinson Production’s long-standing relationship with PTSC. Through PTSC AP and another joint venture, Yinson Production and PTSC have successfully been operating offshore assets in Vietnam for over a decade with the FSO PTSC Bien Dong 01 operating since 2013 and the FPSO PTSC Lam Sonoperating since 2014.
Commenting on the contract, Flemming Grønnegaard, Chief Executive Officer of Yinson Production, said, “This new project underscores Yinson Production’s commitment to delivering energy solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and the industry. The Lac Da Vang FSO project is a testimony to the strength of our partnership with PTSC and our shared vision for operational excellence. We are proud to play a pivotal role in supporting Vietnam’s energy security.”
