FPSO Baobab Ivoirien Safely Restarts Production After Life Extension and Refurbishment

Tokyo, Jun. 16, 2026

MODEC, Inc. ("MODEC") announces that the FPSO Baobab Ivoirien safely restarted oil production on June 4, 2026, following a major life extension and refurbishment campaign executed in Dubai.

Serving the Baobab field, located approximately 65 km southwest of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, the FPSO underwent an extensive program to extend its service life and enhance long‑term operability.

MODEC was responsible for the project execution of the life extension and refurbishment. The FPSO was delivered to our client, CNR International (Cote d'Ivoire) S.A.R.L. ("CNR"), on schedule, with more than 6.7 million man-hours worked without a Lost Time Injury.


FPSO Baobab Ivoirien.   Image by MODEC Inc., Ltd.

After completing the campaign in Dubai, the FPSO sailed back to Cote d'Ivoire, where it was safely reconnected, commissioned, and prepared for start-up. The restart of production marks the successful conclusion of this complex transformation and the beginning of a new chapter for the Baobab field.

In February 2025, MODEC transferred ownership of the FPSO to CNR and concluded the charter contract. The FPSO was renamed "FPSO Baobab Ivoirien" upon the sale, and MODEC continues to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services, currently scheduled through December 2026.

MODEC Inc., Ltd. press release