SPDC has supported local fabrication of two Single Point Mooring (SPM) buoys by Warri-based Prime Sources Limited (PSL), earning praise from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).SPMs, used for offshore liquid and gas loading, were first locally made in 2006 for Shell Nigeria’s Bonga FPSO by Lagos-based Dorman Long Engineering.SPDC awarded the contract for two SPM buoys to indigenous firm PSL, ensuring world-class standards verified by DNV and IMODCO engineers.
The buoys will be installed at Bonny and Forcados terminals this year.NCDMB Executive Secretary Felix Omatsola Ogbe praised SPDC’s commitment to local content during a site visit in Warri, commending both SPDC and PSL for timely, injury-free delivery.SPDC Director Elozino Olaniyan reaffirmed Shell’s commitment to Nigeria’s economic growth and local capacity building.
SPDC’s Project Manager, Chris Ubuane, expressed satisfaction that PSL will deliver the first buoy within a year, with over 90% of the workforce being Nigerians handling key tasks like project management, fabrication, and welding. He reaffirmed SPDC’s commitment to supporting PSL’s growth in buoy fabrication and maintenance.PSL Managing Director, Francis Anyakwo, thanked SPDC for the opportunity to execute this complex project and acknowledged NCDMB’s support in helping PSL become a major subsea contractor.
Ijaw Kingdom Traditional Council Secretary, Chief Anthony Jolomi, and Itsekiri representative, Dr. Omiwere-Ete George Boyo, appreciated SPDC’s investment and pledged continued community support for business growth in the region.
