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MISC–PTSC JV Extends FPSO Ruby II Work in Vietnam to 2027

MISC and PTSC’s VOFT secured a Petrovietnam contract extending FPSO Ruby II lease, operations and maintenance offshore Vietnam until 31 December 2027.
FPSO Ruby II (Photo: MISC Group)

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Vietnam Offshore Floating Terminal (Ruby) (VOFT), the joint venture between MISC Group and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC), has secured a contract with Petrovietnam to extend the lease, operation and maintenance of FPSO Ruby II offshore Vietnam through 31 December 2027.

The 1990-built unit has been operating in Blocks 01 & 02 since first oil in June 2010, supporting production and offtake activities in the country’s offshore sector.

Under the JV structure, MISC Group holds 40% of VOFT while PTSC holds 60%. The FPSO is described as an Aframax-sized vessel designed for 39,000 barrels per day of oil production capacity, and the contract scope includes life-extension work such as equipment replacement and refurbishment.

Operational performance metrics cited in Malaysian media reports include 5,761 days without a lost time injury, 99.9% uptime, 236 offtake operations and exports totaling 68.5 million barrels of oil since start-up.

Editorial Note:
This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools to enhance clarity and efficiency.
All information has been reviewed and verified by the HMT News editor.
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