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PROJECT

Extension of Gas Compression Capacity at Block 09-01

Offshore Crude Oil Heating Skid

Client

VietsovPetro

Year

2018

Location

Viet Nam

Scope

Fabrication – Construction

Item

Integrated Skid
Offshore Crude Oil Heating Skid
• Filter Vessel
• Heater Vessel

Capacity

100,000 Nm3/ day

Max. Volume

2,000 m3

Design Pressure

8.4 MPA

Design Temperature

0 – 190 o

Design Code

ASME, Section VIII, Division 1

Project

VietsovPetro, the crucial Vietnam-Russia joint venture, spearheaded a significant Extension of Gas Compression Capacity at Block 09-01. This pivotal project fortified Vietnam’s oil and gas infrastructure, specifically targeting enhanced recovery and utilization of associated gas from the prolific Bạch Hổ (White Tiger) field, a cornerstone of Vietnam’s energy security. The initiative focused on boosting gas compression capabilities within the critical Block 09-01 by integrating new high-pressure gas compressor modules. This expansion aimed to maximize gaslift capabilities for improved oil recovery and ensure efficient gathering of associated gas, previously flared. By increasing compression capacity, VietsovPetro sought to sustain and potentially increase oil extraction from existing fields while meeting growing demand for gas services. This 2018 investment showcased VietsovPetro’s ongoing commitment to leveraging advanced technology for optimal hydrocarbon recovery and contributing to Vietnam’s economic growth and sustainable energy development.

INTEGRATED SKID

PROCESS VESSEL

Heat Exchangers represent the foundational category of equipment specifically engineered to facilitate the transfer of thermal energy between process fluids. Their primary function encompasses a wide range of applications, including heating, cooling, condensing vapors, or evaporating liquids, all crucial for managing process temperatures, recovering energy, and maintaining operational stability. These versatile devices are universally employed in power plants, petroleum refineries, chemical processing facilities, and climate control systems, forming the backbone of thermal management.

Filter Vessels are essential process equipment containing a porous medium (e.g., mesh, fabric, cartridges) designed to physically remove suspended solids, particulates, or unwanted impurities from fluid streams. Their primary function is to clarify liquids, purify gases, or recover solid products, ensuring downstream equipment protection, product quality, and compliance with environmental standards. These critical units are indispensable across pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, water treatment, chemical manufacturing, and electronics production.

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