FSO Arrival in Weihai, China, Marks Major Milestone for TEPNG’s Offshore Future
TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited has reached a key milestone in the renewal of its offshore infrastructure with the delivery of a new Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessel in Weihai, China. The vessel will undergo conversion works ahead of its deployment offshore Nigeria as the replacement for FSO Unity, the long-serving asset now approaching the end of its design life.
At a vessel arrival ceremony in Weihai, on Monday, May 11, 2026, senior representatives from Joint Venture partner, NNPC Limited as well as regulatory agencies and project contractors and the wider project team came together, underscoring the significance of this milestone on the journey to securing Nigeria’s energy future and the company’s long-term presence in Nigeria.
Integrated project presentations delivered by the TEPNG Project Team, alongside OMNI and DOF, underscored the complexity of execution and the coordinated effort required across engineering, marine and delivery interfaces as the project transitions from a legacy asset to a modern offshore system.
In his remarks, the Managing Director/Chief Executive, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, Matthieu Bouyer said, “This milestone reflects our long-term commitment to Nigeria and the strength of our partnership with NNPC Limited. It marks the transition from a legacy asset to a future-ready system that will sustain offshore value for years to come.”
He pointed out that replacement of FSO Unity represents a decisive move from ageing infrastructure to a modern offshore facility designed to ensure continuity, safety, and long-term performance, reflecting a clear strategic direction anchored on operational excellence, partnership, and responsible investment in Nigeria’s energy future.
In a goodwill message, the Executive Vice President (Upstream), NNPC Limited, Engr. Udobong Ntia said that the “project represents a key step in strengthening Nigeria’s upstream capacity and delivering sustained value through strong partnership.”
The Chief Upstream Investment Officer of NUIMS, Mr Olanrewaju Igandan re-echoed similar sentiments when he noted that “This milestone reflects a carefully managed transition that ensures continuity, value and long-term sustainability for Nigeria.”
With the vessel now entering its conversion phase, the project continues to demonstrate a shared commitment by all partners to safe execution, production continuity and long‑term value creation for Nigeria.