Offshore Compressors & Compression Packages for FPSOs

Offshore environments create unique challenges for both operators and compression systems. Offshore compressors must perform reliably in harsh marine conditions, often far from maintenance facilities and service support. The combination of corrosive atmospheres, demanding operating conditions, and strict environmental regulations requires offshore compression equipment with exceptional reliability, efficiency, and low maintenance requirements.

Garo Offshore Compressors Deliver Reliable, Low-Maintenance Performance

Thanks to their robust and reliable design, Garo offshore compressors are an ideal choice for offshore oil and gas applications. Our liquid ring compressors operate at low temperatures and can clean process gas during compression, reducing or eliminating the need for downstream condensers and scrubbers. The result is a simpler, more reliable offshore compression system with lower maintenance requirements.

Integrated into complete offshore compression packages, Garo compressors can recover flare gas, fuel gas, vapor streams, and vent gases while condensing valuable hydrocarbons. This enables operators to maximize profitability by recovering process gases that would otherwise be flared or lost.

In addition, Garo offshore compressors help FPSOs, FSOs, and offshore production platforms comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations aimed at reducing emissions and eliminating routine flaring.

Garo compressors are widely used in offshore applications including:

Flare gas compression
Vapor recovery
Vent gas recovery
Fuel gas recovery
Hydrocarbon vapor handling
Offshore emissions reduction systems

Download Offshore Compressor Case Study for FPSO Applications

Discover how Garo offshore compressors contributed to the success of the Yellowtail FPSO project, demonstrating reliable gas compression performance in one of the offshore industry's most demanding environments.

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Offshore Vapor Recovery Units (VRU) and Vent Gas Compression Systems

Offshore Vapor Recovery Units (VRUs) equipped with Garo offshore compressors help minimize Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions generated during oil storage, loading, and processing operations. Vapors that would otherwise be released to atmosphere are recovered and returned to the process, reducing emissions, improving safety, and increasing operational efficiency.

Recovered hydrocarbons can also be utilized as fuel for boilers, steam generation, or power production, helping operators maximize resource utilization while complying with environmental requirements.

Why choose Garo?

For over 70 years, Garo has been providing the most reliable compressors and packages designed to meet the demands of the oil & gas industry. We make our customers successful by maximizing efficiency and preventing unscheduled downtime.

Engineered for demanding applications, Garo compressors are renowned for their rugged design and construction, giving them a high tolerance to carryover and process upsets. Cool running operation makes them ideal for handling a wide range of explosive gasses and vapor recovery applications. These features combine to provide the best uptime in the industry.

Each of our compressors features:

• Rugged design & construction

• High Reliability & long service life (40+ years)

• Simple & reliable operation, with a single moving part

• Constant, wear-free performance with no metal to metal contact

• No internal lubrication required, reducing maintenance & downtime

• Cool running with minimal temperature rise between inlet & discharge

Engineering Expertise

Garo brings decades of engineering expertise in the design of offshore compressor systems and offshore gas compression packages. Our team understands the challenges associated with handling hydrocarbon gases, vapor streams, and flare gases in marine environments and incorporates this knowledge into every compressor package.

From concept development and FEED studies through commissioning and startup, Garo supports customers throughout the entire project lifecycle. Our engineering team also provides ongoing support through the global GARO CERTIFIED™ Service & Support network and PROTECT programs, helping ensure long-term reliability and performance of offshore compressors worldwide.

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Offshore Compressors and Compression Packages for FPSOs, FSOs & Offshore Platforms