SEPAT FPSO Steel Cutting Marks Start of Construction
On 21 July 2026, the Steel Cutting Ceremony for the SEPAT FPSO was successfully held at Nantong Strongwind Shipyard in Tongzhou Bay, Nantong, China.
Representatives from PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. (“PCSB”), OceanSTAR Elite (“OSE”), CM Energy (“CMET”), China Merchants Heavy Industry Haimen Base (“CMHI”), Bureau Veritas (“BV”), Nantong Strongwind (“NTSW”) and other project stakeholders attended the ceremony.
The SEPAT FPSO is a key offshore production facility for the Sepat Integrated Redevelopment Project in Block PM313, offshore Terengganu, Malaysia. The newbuild FPSO is designed for a 20-year service life, with an oil processing capacity of 25,000 barrels per day and crude oil storage exceeding 450,000 barrels.
The first steel cut marks the project’s formal transition from engineering and design into physical construction.
This milestone reflects the close collaboration and commitment of PCSB, OSE, CMET, CMHI, BV, NTSW and the wider project team.
OSE will continue working closely with its partners to deliver the SEPAT FPSO safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.
About OceanSTAR Elite
OceanSTAR Elite group of companies (“OSE”) offers One-Stop Engineering Design and Innovative EPCIC Solutions for offshore energy sector. With a passionate and experienced engineering team, OceanSTAR has successfully accomplished plenty of offshore projects, from FPSO, FPU, Jack-up to floating wind turbine, etc. Based on our strong engineering design capabilities, our services extended into CAPEX investment, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, project management, maintenance and operation support. OSE has offices strategically located in Singapore (HQ), China, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) and Indonesia (Jakarta).
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