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BP TANGGUH GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES

The BP Indonesia operates Tangguh gas field in Berau Bay in the province of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. The natural gas field contains over 500 billion m3 (17 Tcf) of proven natural gas reserves, with estimates of potential reserves reaching over 800 billion m3 (28 Tcf).

Saipem as the main contractor for the project subcontracted Gunanusa to fabricate two Gas Production Facilities (GPF) platforms (VR-A and VR-B), each deck weight is 1200 tonnes, including each jacket (1900 tonnes) and pile (1300 tonnes).

The BP Tangguh facilities have a 40 years long term corrosion protection, which was accomplished by using Thermally Spray Aluminum (TSA) on the structures

The project was completed in October, 2006.