Weight was a major factor in the design of the Explorer central processing facility and its mooring system for the Inpex-operated Ichthys field off Australia.

The semi-submersible, moored in 250 metres water depth, will handle initial processing for well fluids from the Ichthys field in the Browse basin off Western Australia.

Gas will be piped to shore while condensate and produced water will be sent to the nearby Ichthys Venturer FPSO.

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