Drydocks World completed the full conversion and integration of the FPSO Emem vessel, to support production in Nigeria’s Okwok field and advance the country’s energy development and self-sufficiency goals.
Drydocks World, a DP World company, carried out a comprehensive refurbishment and conversion of the vessel at its Dubai facilities. The project included significant structural modifications, the complete modernization of marine systems, and the installation and integration of 19 production and auxiliary service modules onto the superstructure, transforming the former oil tanker into a fully operational offshore production unit.
Once operational, the FPSO Emem will be able to process up to 70,000 barrels of total liquids per day, manage approximately 15 million standard cubic feet of gas daily, and store up to one million barrels of crude oil. Designed to operate continuously for up to 15 years without the need for dry docking, the vessel is expected to begin production in the first quarter of 2026.
The vessel was officially named in December 2024 during a ceremony at Drydocks World, attended by Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, along with senior government, industry representatives and partners.
