On April 15, 2026, the self-installed production processing platform (MOPU) for Roc Oil's Weizhou 10-3 West Oilfield, which had been successfully towed to the designated area in the South China Sea, completed precision offshore positioning. On April 16, jack-up and elevation were successfully carried out, marking the successful completion of the key offshore installation operations and taking another solid step toward oilfield commissioning.
As a key facility for the oilfield development, the MOPU integrates multiple functions including oil, gas, and water processing, production, and living support, serving as the core unit for efficient field development. Since the project's inception, Roc Oil has upheld safety as the top priority, working closely with its partners to overcome numerous technical challenges and systematically advancing platform construction, towage, and offshore installation. The platform arrived at the predetermined area on April 5. As weather conditions were not favorable for float-off, the project team adhered to strict safety protocols and proceeded with operations in accordance with procedures only after weather conditions permitted on April 15. Throughout the entire operation, digital and big data technologies were deeply integrated to achieve refined control and multi-system coordination, demonstrating professional execution capability in the offshore engineering sector.
In the face of multiple challenges including complex sea conditions, multi-interface cross-operations, and limited operational windows, the project team scientifically coordinated resources across vessels, construction, and technical services. Leveraging a multi-source data integration platform, they collected real-time critical information on meteorology, tides, platform attitude, tugboat power, and geological conditions. Through standardized procedures and a digital command system, they achieved seamless interconnection and real-time monitoring across all operational phases. The digital system enabled dynamic tracking and feedback on platform displacement, leg loading, and pile penetration depth, effectively controlling operational precision and ensuring the safe and efficient execution of key procedures including towage positioning and jacking and emplacement. Ultimately, the MOPU's precision positioning and jack-up elevation were successfully accomplished in a single operation.
This successful operation has laid the necessary groundwork for subsequent production preparation and commissioning of the oilfield. In the next phase, the project will fully accelerate offshore commissioning and system integration testing, with all efforts directed toward achieving the oilfield's production target.
