Ribel further strengthens its presence in high-complexity offshore projects with a significant supply of ball valves for a Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit (FPSO) operating in the oil & gas sector.
FPSO units are highly engineered systems designed to operate in extremely demanding environments, managing high-pressure fluids while meeting stringent safety and reliability requirements. In this context, every installed component must ensure consistent performance, structural integrity, and long-term operational continuity.
For this application, Ribel supplied a combination of:
- floating ball valves
- trunnion mounted ball valves
designed and manufactured to operate at working pressures up to 388 bar, confirming the company’s capability to develop solutions suitable for extremely demanding high-pressure services.
Dedicated engineering for high-pressure offshore services
The valves were developed through an engineering approach focused on maximum operational reliability, taking into account the specific conditions typical of FPSO installations, including:
- high operating pressure levels
- intensive operating cycles
- harsh environmental conditions
- stringent system safety and integrity requirements
The use of both floating and trunnion mounted configurations allows the performance of the line to be optimized according to different operating conditions, ensuring:
- excellent sealing capability even at very high pressures
- reduced operating torque
- improved ball stability
- extended service life
In particular, trunnion mounted valves represent the ideal solution for high-pressure applications thanks to the mechanical support of the ball, which reduces stress on sealing components and enhances the overall stability of the valve.
Quality, testing and compliance with international standards
All supplied valves were manufactured according to rigorous quality standards and subjected to testing and inspection procedures to ensure full compliance with the design and regulatory requirements typically demanded for offshore applications.
Material selection, sealing system design, and careful management of production processes make it possible to ensure:
- high resistance to mechanical stress
- reliability even under demanding operating conditions
- long-term sealing integrity
- full compatibility with the specific requirements of offshore oil & gas applications
Further confirmation of Ribel’s expertise in FPSO projects
This supply represents a further confirmation of Ribel’s capability to successfully operate in complex and highly engineered projects, providing customized solutions for critical applications.
The know-how developed in the design of high-pressure valves for offshore services allows the company to support its customers with reliable, tailor-made solutions fully compliant with the most demanding international standards.
Ribel continues to strengthen its role as a technological partner for high-complexity oil & gas projects, contributing with engineering solutions designed to guarantee safety, reliability and long-term performance.