The Separex membrane system has been provided by US-based UOP, a Honeywell company.
The Honeywell UOP Separex membrane system enables the FPSO to remove carbon dioxide and water from five million standard cubic meters of natural gas per day from the Lula oil field off the coast of Brazil.
MODEC commissioned the FPSO in July 2011, and is constructing a second FPSO using UOP Separex technology, to begin operations in September 2012.
Honeywell UOP process technology and equipment vice president and general manager Pete Piotrowski said the systems provide the required contaminant removal capabilities in a compact footprint with maximum reliability and reduced maintenance requirements.
The Lula oil field is operated by the Brazilian oil company Petrobras in partnership with BG and Galp.
Honeywell’s UOP Separex technology upgrades natural gas streams by removing carbon dioxide and water vapor.
MODEC is a general contractor specializing in the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of floating production systems.
