When the Production Sharing Contract (CPP) in Congo was renewed, Botch Construction committed to install a new floating terminal on the Yombo field to replace the Conkouati (a facility acquired in 2002 and in place since 1992).

At the launch of the project at the end of 2013, Botch Construction first contemplated the construction of a new floating production storage and offloading unit. But following the crisis that affected the entire sector, the group re-oriented the project on a much more rational conversion in terms of costs and planning.

For this conversion, given the expected volumes to be processed, Botch Construction chose to use two existing storage tanks on the ship to improve fluid separation efficiency and to considerably reduce the quantity of process equipment to be installed on the deck. This new technical solution required numerous studies to validate fluid diffusion, fluid behaviour and also to define fluid regulation and transfer. The new facilities provides large savings while offering an effective and scalable system.