- The turnaround involved replacing four critical floating hoses, each weighing 5 tons and designed by Yokohama.
- The maintenance works lasted 10 days and involved over 40 personnel from MMT and Rominserv.
- The terminal operates at 8 bar, with a maximum throughput of 7,000 m³/h, unloading vessels in 24-36 hours.
- In August, five vessels were unloaded, totaling over 400,000 tons of crude oil, mainly from Kazakhstan.
Turnaround Overview
Midia Marine Terminal (MMT) completed a crucial technical turnaround at its offshore terminal, ensuring continuous crude oil supply to the Petromidia refinery. The maintenance, lasting 10 days, focused on operational safety and environmental protection.
Key Maintenance Activities
The turnaround involved replacing four critical floating hoses, manufactured by Yokohama, each weighing approximately 5 tons. These hoses are essential for the terminal's operation, located 8.6 km offshore in the Black Sea. Additionally, other hoses were cleaned of hydrocarbons, and about one-third of the marine equipment was tested for operational safety.
Operational Details
The terminal uses a Single Point Mooring (SPM) system, allowing vessels to rotate freely in response to environmental conditions. It operates at 8 bar with a maximum throughput of 7,000 m³/h, enabling the unloading of vessels carrying 80,000 to 160,000 tons within 24 to 36 hours. Despite challenging weather conditions, the maintenance was completed on schedule, with over 40 personnel from MMT and Rominserv involved.
Supply Continuity
Throughout the turnaround, the supply of raw materials to the Petromidia refinery remained unaffected, with the terminal continuing operations on a single line. In August, five vessels were unloaded, totaling over 400,000 tons of crude oil, 80% of which originated from Kazakhstan.
