Offshore oil and gas production is no longer just about uptime and barrels per day. Today’s FPSO operators are expected to meet new standards for sustainability, asset longevity, and carbon reduction—all while managing tight budgets and complex global supply chains.
At the FPSO World Congress, key themes like net-zero goals, energy efficiency, and optimising production take centre stage.
How can we keep FPSO´s efficient, sustainable and ready for the future?
Operators, contractors, and financiers all ask the same question:
“How can we keep FPSOs efficient, sustainable and ready for the future, without compromising operational flexibility?”
The answer starts with protecting the core: the asset itself.
Corrosion and idle degradation are invisible threats to every FPSO strategy
Whether you’re planning a retrofit, extending asset life, or temporarily shutting down operations, corrosion doesn’t wait.
Unprotected equipment deteriorates quickly in offshore environments, especially when FPSOs are idle during:
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Delayed redeployments.
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Conversion projects.
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Supply chain bottlenecks.
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Low oil price periods.
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Or even during routine upgrades.
And when it’s time to restart?
You face unplanned costs, delays, and lost production time.
The result: reduced operational efficiency and a bigger environmental footprint due to unnecessary repairs, replacements, and emissions.
This is where Cocoon Holland steps in.
Cocoon protects FPSOs with smart mothballing and corrosion prevention
Cocoon provides tailored mothballing systems that seal, protect, and preserve FPSOs and critical components during shutdown, retrofit or relocation.
Our mothballing system is easy to apply, customisable for any scale, and proven to extend asset life, all while contributing directly to the FPSO sector’s most urgent goals.
How Cocoon supports the FPSO World Congress themes:
1. Net-zero & Sustainability goals
Cocoon helps operators reduce emissions and waste by preventing unnecessary scrapping and replacement of corroded parts. Our preservation approach reduces the carbon footprint of maintenance and reactivation.
2. Energy efficiency
Preserved equipment starts up faster and operates at optimal capacity without the inefficiencies caused by corrosion damage. Less energy wasted. More control.
3. Optimising production
Unplanned maintenance = lost revenue. Cocoon keeps FPSOs in a state of readiness, meaning shorter downtimes and quicker return to production after mothballing or upgrades.
4. Digital innovation, maintenance & performance
Our mothballing enclosures support controlled environments, allowing for moisture and corrosion monitoring. This enables smarter maintenance decisions and data-driven asset management.
5. Retrofitting for lower emissions
FPSOs undergoing retrofit often face partial shutdowns. Cocoon protects idle sections during the retrofit phase, reducing material waste and keeping components safe until recommissioning.
6. Late-life extensions & redeployment
We help operators preserve FPSOs between contracts or while awaiting redeployment. That means faster project turnaround and extended asset value.
Final thoughts
The FPSO industry is evolving and Cocoon is here to support that change. As stakeholders explore ways to reduce emissions, extend asset life, and protect project returns, one thing is clear:
Preserving what you already have is one of the most sustainable steps you can take.
Ready to discuss how Cocoon can help your FPSO project align with the future?
T: +31 (0)20 6867 808
Want to know more about this subject?
Feel free to read more about this subject via the articles underneath:
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Why corrosion is a major concern for FPSOs in offshore environments
- How corrosion impacts FPSO uptime and production efficiency
Contact us today if you´re looking for a durable solution for your FPSO equipment.
Alexander van der Zee, owner Cocoon Holland B.V.
