West Africa FPSOs (Floating Production Storage & Offloading Units): Projects by TotalEnergies, BP, and ENI in Angola, Ghana, Nigeria. Requirements: extreme UV, flexible cables for floating platforms.
Project Background and Challenges
Offshore platforms face highly demanding operating environments: salt water, oil, vibration, mechanical stress, temperature fluctuations, and limited maintenance access. Cables must offer:
Outstanding mechanical strength and flexibility
Flame retardance, low smoke, halogen-free properties
Oil resistance, UV resistance
IEC/BS/NEK/IEEE/UL standard compliance
Full batch traceability and robust packaging for long-distance sea transport
Uni-Cable Products Supplied:
| Product Type | Specifications / Standards |
|---|---|
| Marine Power Cable | 0.6/1 kV & 3.6/6 kV IEC 60092-353, NEK606, BS6883 |
| Control & Instrument Cable | IEC 60092-376, NEK 606, BS7917, LSZH, flame retardant |
| Flexible Marine Cable | Tinned copper conductors, SHF2 sheath, halogen-free |
| Armored Cable | Galvanized steel wire armored (GSWA), multi-core |
| Fire-Resistant Cable | IEC 60331, BS6387 CWZ fire survival, offshore oil platform usage |
Marine Power Cable link: https://cable-uni.com/products/SubMarine-Cables/
Control Cable link: https://cable-uni.com/products/control-cable/
Instrument Cable link: https://cable-uni.com/products/Instrumentation-cable/
Typical Cable Structures:
Conductor: Tinned copper (Class 2 or flexible Class 5)
Insulation: XLPE / EPR
Sheath: SHF1 or SHF2 (halogen-free flame retardant), LSZH
Armor: Galvanized steel wire armor (GSWA)
Voltage: 0.6/1 kV, 1.8/3 kV, 3.6/6 kV
Project Scope:
West Africa FPSOs: 85 km of flexible marine power + instrumentation cables for two FPSO builds (Angola, Ghana)
Technical & Application Solutions:
Enhanced UV, salt, and oil resistance for tropical marine conditions
Flexible construction for ease of routing in tight offshore spaces
SHF2 outer sheaths for maximum environmental durability
Tested for flame retardance: IEC 60332-3 Cat A, BS EN 50266
High flex life and mechanical strength for FPSO umbilical & dynamic uses
Compliance with major offshore class societies: DNV, ABS, BV, Lloyd’s Register
Quality Assurance and Testing:
100% routine testing: insulation resistance, high voltage test
Fire resistance per IEC 60331 & BS6387 CWZ
Salt spray and UV aging testing (1,000 hours)
Oil immersion test: ASTM IRM 902 standard compliance
Third-party witnessed type testing for FPSO projects
Factory ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certified
Marine cables delivered with full batch test reports and class approvals
Export Packaging and Logistics:
Heavy-duty steel drums with internal anti-corrosion treatment
Custom export crating for sensitive flexible cables
Heat-sealed outer wrap and tropical anti-humidity protection
Sea shipment in sealed containers with IPPC-approved packing wood
Full export documentation: packing lists, test certificates, certificate of origin, DNV/ABS/BV approvals where required
Factory-direct pricing — cost savings of 10–15% vs local European suppliers
Proven high-performance marine cable portfolio with compliance to EU & international offshore standards
Flexible production schedules to meet FPSO shipyard build timelines
Deep export experience with complex marine packaging & transport needs
Full technical support: cable routing diagrams, installation manuals, class society liaison support
By selecting Uni-Cable marine power and instrumentation cables, offshore operators in Europe, West Africa, and Brazil achieved cost-efficient, high-quality cable installations with long service life and minimal maintenance. These successful deliveries demonstrate Uni-Cable’s strong capability to supply complex, standards-compliant cables for the global offshore oil & gas industry.
