NSRI Workshop to Tackle Subsea Storage Challenges
resources from smaller oil and gas fields and access hard to reach fields. “It is vital that we focus on the technologies which will offer safe, cost effective methods to exploit the opportunities in smaller fields and tough sea conditions and move us towards a more complete subsea development solution.” As the technology arm of industry body Subsea UK, NSRI is the focal point for subsea research and development, bringing together industry, developers and academia to collaborate effectively to fast-track the introduction of new technology which will unlock the challenges facing
Forsys Bags subsea FEED for Statoil’s Trestakk Field
of the FEED includes all systems and related services from the wellhead to Åsgard A riser hang-off, including umbilicals, riser, flowlines and subsea production system, installed and made ready for operation. A key focus of the study is to arrive at an optimal technical and cost efficient development solution, as well as providing a clear and well defined basis for the development phase. Forsys Subsea will execute this FEED contract from its regional office in Oslo, Norway, in close cooperation with Technip and FMC Technologies in Norway. The Trestakk FEED award from Statoil shows our commitment
DNV GL: Bright Future for Subsea Processing
subsea, including the techno-economics of an ‘all subsea’ solution. The report addresses current limitations, but also highlights opportunities for subsea technology. To lend clarity to the topic, the paper compares a benchmark FPSO set-up with a hypothetical all-subsea field development solution. However, instead of making a direct comparison between the two alternatives, the paper adopts a stepwise approach, moving the various main parts of the processing from the topside to the seabed in nine steps until nothing remains on the surface. Cutting through complexity Principal
SBM Offshore Announces Thunder Hawk Tiebacks
a Steel Catenary Riser (SCR) friendly floater solution. The deck and hull can be integrated quayside avoiding costly offshore lifting and system commissioning operations. SBM CEO Bruno Chabas noted: "SBM Offshore is pleased that the Thunder Hawk platform allowed for a cost effective development solution for Noble Energy and its partners. The deepwater semi solution offers numerous advantages for subsea developments including reduced development capital, lower operating costs and an accelerated development schedule. This confirms the strategic value of the platform for deepwater
Johan Svedrup Design Two-Thirds Complete
detail needed that will allow contractors, yards and vendors to bid for contracts to supply equipment and fabrication services. Many contracts need to be in place next year for the field to start production as planned in 2019. "We worked with Statoil throughout 2013 to identify the optimal development solution for Johan Sverdrup," said Lundegaard. "We're very excited to now put the finishing touches on the matured designs that will ensure the project is on track." Aker Solutions adds that the final FEED report is slated for delivery before the end of the year and will be used by
Statoil Delays Castberg Project
Johan Castberg license partners, comprised of Statoil, Eni and Petoro, are dedicating more time in making the final concept selection for the Johan Castberg project. “The companies will continue efforts to mature the technical development solution, updating the resource basis and reducing cost leading up to the summer of 2015. The partners will also further assess the financial basis for an oil terminal at Veidnes,” said Arne Sigve Nylund, Statoil executive vice president for Development and Production Norway. The Johan Castberg project involves Statoil discoveries Skrugard (2011)
INTECSEA Expands into New Zealand
Canada and the UK, and look forward to working with Bernard and the team in New Zealand. INTECSEA’s leadership in deepwater subsea and floating systems coupled with our topsides and onshore processing facilities capabilities in New Zealand will enable delivery of a true integrated full field development solution for our customers.”
Exploration Well in Kramsnø Completed
to embrace this diversity and get the best possible understanding of the total resource base in the area. The prospects selected for the campaign test different play models in varied geological settings and are independent of each other. They were also large enough to have an impact on the development solution. “The exploration campaign is serving its purpose of maximizing our knowledge of the area, but has not provided the additional resources we hoped for. This makes it even more important to improve the development concept and reduce investments,” said Erik Strand Tellefsen, vice
North Sea Shell Fram Contract for Subsea 7
in the area.” He continued: “Subsea 7 has a well-established track record of safe and successful bundle design, fabrication and installation, with over 70 bundles produced since our first bundle in 1980. Subsea 7’s unique bundle product provides a cost effective field development solution for operators. All the required flow lines, water injection lines, gas lift lines, control systems and valves are integrated in a single composite bundle. The bundle is tested onshore and then towed out and installed in a single operation. This allows for an optimised offshore installation
February 2024
