SBM Offshore is a Netherlands‐based provider of floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels and related services to the offshore oil and gas industry. Founded in 1965 as part of Royal IHC and listed as an independent entity in 2005, the company has established itself as a specialist in the design, engineering, construction and leasing of floating production systems. Headquartered in Schiedam, the firm leverages decades of experience in turret mooring technology and deepwater installations to serve oil and gas operators worldwide.
The company’s core offerings include turnkey FPSO solutions, which encompass front‐end engineering design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning. Beyond newbuild projects, SBM Offshore provides maintenance, modification and operational support under long‐term lease and operate agreements. Its product portfolio also covers tension leg platforms and floating storage and regasification units, allowing clients to develop fields in deepwater and ultra-deepwater settings with a single‐provider approach.
With operations spanning Brazil’s Santos and Campos basins, West Africa, the Gulf of Mexico and the Asia Pacific region, SBM Offshore partners with national oil companies and global exploration majors. The company maintains engineering and project management offices in key energy hubs and emphasizes health, safety and environmental stewardship in all stages of offshore field development. It continues to innovate in mooring systems and production efficiency as the industry evolves toward more complex and remote production challenges.
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