Subsea Energy Production Beats Topside Method Says ABB
over such distances with acceptable losses is in itself a challenge. To solve some of the challenges ABB and Statoil recently entered a joint industrial program (JIP), that entails development of technologies to supply electrical power for subsea pumps and gas compressors, as well as providing power conversion systems. The JIP will provide solutions for transmission of electrical power up to 100 megawatts (MW) over a distance of 600 km and to depths of up to 3,000 m. The JIP is the outcome of an extensive subsea electrification study performed by Statoil and ABB. The main objective behind the development
Ultra-Deepwater & Remote Subsea Factories R&D
ABB has entered a US$100-million research and development joint industry program (JIP) with Statoil to develop solutions for transmission, distribution and power conversion systems designed to power and control subsea pumps and gas compressors at depths of 3,000 meters, and over vast distances. The agreement is seen as an important step on the path to develop complete subsea oil and gas producing facilities. Statoil is leading the JIP on behalf of other participating oil companies, while ABB is responsible for developing the new technology. It follows an extensive subsea power study executed by
Statoil, ABB Enter Subsea Technology Agreement
Statoil and ABB have entered an agreement to develop solutions for subsea electrical power transmission, distribution and power conversion systems for water depths down to 3,000 meters and over long distances. The agreement is in the form of a cost-shared joint industrial program (JIP) led by Statoil on behalf of other participating oil companies, with ABB as the technology developer. The agreement follows a large subsea electrification study executed jointly by Statoil and ABB during 2012. “The JIP will develop technologies needed to provide electrical power to subsea pumps, electrical
February 2024
