Fulkrum completes vendor surveillance for Shell's Penguins FPSO project

Fulkrum announced today the successful completion of its vendor surveillance work for Shell’s pioneering Penguins project. The six-figure contract, secured in March 2020, spanned five years and has now reached completion, with the project officially in production.

Fulkrum played a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of equipment manufactured for the project, conducting extensive vendor surveillance across multiple locations. With numerous vendor visits over the years, Fulkrum’s expert team worked closely with suppliers to uphold the highest industry standards, ensuring that all equipment met the strict requirements necessary for Shell’s first new operated facility in the UK North Sea in over 20 years.

The Penguins floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel is one of the most advanced platforms of its kind. It is expected to produce up to 45,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boed) at peak production and provide enough natural gas to heat approximately 700,000 UK homes annually. The new FPSO will have around 30% lower operational emissions compared to its predecessor, Brent Charlie.

“We are incredibly proud to have played a key role in the Penguins project, providing vendor surveillance over the past five years," said Stacey Buchan, Operations Manager at Fulkrum. "Working alongside such a well-respected name in the industry and contributing to a project that will have a lasting impact on the UK’s energy security has been an honour. Our team’s expertise and commitment to quality assurance were instrumental in ensuring the success of this project, and we look forward to continuing our partnerships with Shell and other industry leaders in the future.”

With the Penguins FPSO now in production, Fulkrum celebrates another successful milestone, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner for major energy projects worldwide.