Floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) projects depend on complex global supply chains, multiple fabrication locations and the precise coordination of engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. When a critical component is delayed, non-conforming or poorly documented, the impact can quickly spread through the project, creating rework, disrupting commissioning and postponing the start of production.
For operators, these risks are not only operational. They can affect project economics, defer revenue from first oil or gas, increase contractor interface pressure and reduce confidence in the readiness of the wider asset. Early supply chain assurance gives project teams a practical way to protect schedule certainty before issues become costly recovery actions.
Improving visibility across the supply chain
Effective schedule management begins before equipment reaches the fabrication yard. Supplier evaluation helps project teams assess manufacturing capability, capacity, quality systems, documentation readiness and delivery constraints before purchase orders are placed, reducing the likelihood of issues emerging once fabrication is already underway.
During execution, independent inspection and expediting provide greater visibility of manufacturing progress, documentation and key delivery milestones. This allows emerging risks to be identified earlier and corrective action to be taken before they affect the wider project schedule.
“Maintaining an FPSO project schedule requires visibility across every stage of the supply chain. Independent assurance helps project teams identify issues early, make informed decisions and reduce the risk of delays reaching fabrication or commissioning,” says Laura Wakeham, Global Head of Supply Chain Solutions and Technical Staffing at SGS.
Supporting delivery from procurement to commissioning
This level of oversight is most effective when it is planned as part of the project delivery model rather than treated as a late-stage intervention. By combining supplier assessment, inspection, expediting and technical staffing, project teams can create a clearer view of readiness across the full procurement and fabrication lifecycle.
Through our global network and local technical expertise, we help clients apply consistent quality requirements across suppliers, yards and project locations, supporting schedule certainty, operational readiness and a more reliable start to production.
Meet us at the FPSO, FLNG & FSRU Global Summit 2026 in Shanghai to discuss how our independent supply chain assurance can help keep your projects on track.
