Name
The Scarborough FPU: A Different Way to Execute
Eric Van Dijk
Track
Deepwater Operations and Topsides/Platforms & Hulls
Date & Time
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location Name
Exhibit Hall A: Rooms A2 and A3
Description

This presentation reviews the execution of the Australia offshore Scarborough gas field Floating Production Unit (FPU), from final investment decision through design, fabrication, commissioning, and offshore installation. The project faced complex delivery conditions, including COVID-19 disruptions, multi-yard fabrication across six facilities, and evolving geopolitical and trade constraints affecting global supply chains. The presentation will discuss how safety, quality assurance, and schedule control were maintained across distributed construction sites, primarily in China. It will also highlight key technical aspects, including process design and a unique floatover installation methodology. Attendees will gain insight into an alternative global execution model and lessons learned from delivering a large-scale offshore development under constrained and changing operating conditions.