{"id":26288,"date":"2025-07-02T14:40:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocoon.eu\/?p=26288"},"modified":"2025-07-02T14:40:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:40:40","slug":"fpso-future-proof-with-mothballing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocoon.eu\/en\/2025\/07\/02\/fpso-future-proof-with-mothballing\/","title":{"rendered":"How Cocoon protects FPSO\u00b4s with smart mothballing and corrosion prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||0px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-11px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"523\"><strong>Offshore oil and gas production is no longer just about uptime and barrels per day. Today\u2019s FPSO operators are expected to meet new standards for sustainability, asset longevity, and carbon reduction\u2014all while managing tight budgets and complex global supply chains.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"730\"><strong>At the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpsonetwork.com\/events-fpsoworldcongress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FPSO World Congress<\/a><\/span>, key themes like net-zero goals, energy efficiency, and optimising production take centre stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ember799\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__heading-3\">How can we keep FPSO\u00b4s efficient, sustainable and ready for the future?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"730\">Operators, contractors, and financiers all ask the same question:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"851\">\n<p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"851\">\u201cHow can we keep FPSOs efficient, sustainable and ready for the future, without compromising operational flexibility?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"914\">The answer starts with protecting the core: the asset itself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;14px||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Corrosion and idle degradation are invisible threats to every FPSO strategy<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1144\">Whether you&#8217;re planning a retrofit, extending asset life, or temporarily shutting down operations, <strong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1141\">corrosion doesn\u2019t wait<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1253\">Unprotected equipment deteriorates quickly in offshore environments, especially when FPSOs are idle during:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1394\">\n<li data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1279\">\n<p data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1279\">Delayed redeployments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1303\">\n<p data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1303\">Conversion projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1332\">\n<p data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1332\">Supply chain bottlenecks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1358\">\n<p data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1358\">Low oil price periods.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1394\">\n<p data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1394\">Or even during routine upgrades.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1623\">And when it\u2019s time to restart?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1623\">You face unplanned costs, delays, and lost production time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1623\">The result: reduced operational efficiency and a bigger environmental footprint due to unnecessary repairs, replacements, and emissions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1667\">This is where <strong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1657\">Cocoon Holland<\/strong> steps in.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1667\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cocoon.eu\/files\/2024\/11\/FPSO-offshore-platform.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;FPSO-offshore-platform&#8221; title_text=&#8221;FPSO-offshore-platform&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Cocoon protects FPSOs with smart mothballing and corrosion prevention<\/h2>\n<p>Cocoon provides <strong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1810\">tailored mothballing systems<\/strong> that seal, protect, and preserve FPSOs and critical components during shutdown, retrofit or relocation.<\/p>\n<p>Our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"\/en\/products\/cocoon-mothballing-system\/\">mothballing system<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is easy to apply, customisable for any scale, and proven to extend asset life, all while contributing directly to the FPSO sector\u2019s most urgent goals.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cocoon.eu\/files\/2024\/11\/Ball-Valve-Offshore-Oil-Stock.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Ball Valve Offshore Oil Stock&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Ball Valve Offshore Oil Stock&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2140\">How Cocoon supports the FPSO World Congress themes:<\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2187\">1. Net-zero &amp; Sustainability goals<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2396\">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.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2429\">2. Energy efficiency<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2588\">Preserved equipment starts up faster and operates at optimal capacity without the inefficiencies caused by corrosion damage. Less energy wasted. More control.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2625\">3. Optimising production<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2797\">Unplanned maintenance = lost revenue. Cocoon keeps FPSOs in a state of readiness, meaning shorter downtimes and quicker return to production after mothballing or upgrades.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2858\">4. Digital innovation, maintenance &amp; performance<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"3042\">Our mothballing enclosures support controlled environments, allowing for moisture and corrosion monitoring. This enables smarter maintenance decisions and data-driven asset management.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3090\">5. Retrofitting for lower emissions<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3278\">FPSOs undergoing retrofit often face partial shutdowns. Cocoon protects idle sections during the retrofit phase, reducing material waste and keeping components safe until recommissioning.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3329\">6. Late-life extensions &amp; redeployment<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3475\">We help operators preserve FPSOs between contracts or while awaiting redeployment. That means faster project turnaround and extended asset value.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3910\">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:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3912\" data-end=\"4001\">\n<p data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"4001\"><strong data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"4001\">Preserving what you already have is one of the most sustainable steps you can take.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4080\">Ready to discuss how Cocoon can help your FPSO project align with the future?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4080\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;\/en\/contact\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Contact us&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p id=\"ember819\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>T: +31 (0)20 6867 808<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"ember820\" class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\"><strong>E:<span class=\"white-space-pre\"> <\/span><\/strong><a class=\"app-aware-link \" target=\"_self\" href=\"mailto:info@cocoon.eu\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>info@cocoon.eu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ember-view reader-content-blocks__paragraph\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Want to know more about this subject?<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to read more about this subject via the articles underneath:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"\/en\/2024\/11\/15\/mothballing-what-it-is-why-it-matters-for-fpso\/\">Mothballing: What it is and why it matters for FPSO\u00b4s<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"\/en\/2024\/11\/14\/corrosion-fpso-offshore-environment\/\">Why corrosion is a major concern for FPSOs in offshore environments<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/2024\/11\/14\/corrosion-fpso-offshore-environment\/\"><b><u>How corrosion impacts FPSO uptime and production efficiency<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"\/en\/high-quality-mothballing-for-the-lng-industry\/\">High-quality mothballing for the LNG industry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact us today if you\u00b4re looking for a durable solution for your FPSO equipment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cocoon.eu\/files\/2022\/07\/Cocoon-Holland-Alexander-van-der-Zee.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Cocoon Holland Alexander van der Zee&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Cocoon Holland Alexander van der Zee&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Alexander van der Zee, owner Cocoon Holland B.V.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cocoon.eu\/files\/2024\/11\/FPSO.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;FPSO&#8221; title_text=&#8221;FPSO&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cocoon.eu\/files\/2024\/11\/Shell-Brasil-launches-third-FPSO-in-Mero-field.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Shell Brasil launches third FPSO in Mero field&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Shell Brasil launches third FPSO in Mero field&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Offshore oil and gas production is no longer just about uptime and barrels per day. 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