Vessel Autonomy in Offshore Wind: Scaling up Ops via Tech, Regulation
on addressing the challenges of autonomous and remote-control functions. Interest is already growing in uncrewed survey systems, seabed analysis and collecting underwater acoustic data. By providing support to industry through certification with Approval In Principle (AIP), and ABS’s Technology Qualification, it paves the way for operators to qualify autonomous systems and their operations to improve their safety, competitiveness and productivity.Projects addressing the testing and validation of these technologies and testing the interoperability between these functions and existing conventional
ABS, NOV Collaborating on 'Pioneering' Subsea Storage Solution
American Bureau of Shipping ABS said Wednesday it was providing New Technology Qualification (NTQ) services for pioneering subsea storage technology from NOV.The Joint Development Project (JDP) includes NOV, ABS, Equinor, Shell, The Research Council of Norway and The Net Zero Technology Centre who are working to enable an economical subsea storage solution for the market.According to the parties involved, the subsea technology brings a new and unique solution for the safe storage of larger volumes of fluids such as enhanced oil recovery (EOR) chemicals, production chemicals, oil, condensate, and
Subsea Compression: A Step Change at Ormen Lange
further with two parallel developments — the Gullfaks and Åsgard compression projects. OneSubsea successfully deployed its multiphase compression technology in the Gullfaks field.”“To deliver Ormen Lange, we are leveraging our extensive experience and comprehensive technology qualification program completed over the years,” adds Mads. “It’s been a very long journey, and we are thrilled to finally be in the execution phase.”Both hope that this achievement will pave the way for similar developments. “Ormen Lange Phase 3 is a real enabler for the
Interview: André Lima Cordeiro, Executive Manager, Subsea Systems, Petrobras
;s reservoir fluid has ~45% of CO₂ in the produced gas and GOR around 440 Sm3/Sm3. Due to those reasons, Mero is a perfect representative scenario to qualify the HISep to reach the technology maturity which will finally allow its commercial replication.” HISep is currently in the technology qualification process (and is at TRL 6, as per API 17Q). This is targeted to be carried out through 2025.Subsea PowerToday, a large focus, for many, including Petrobras, is around subsea transmission and distribution. “All electric systems start reducing system complexity and impact on platform
DNV GL Gives Nod for Heerema's Silent Offshore Installation Concepts
Statement of Feasibility to both concepts that are under development."Despite the challenges in 2020, this development could continue with the University of Dundee's support, who executed an extensive testing and modeling program," Heerema Marine Contractors said."As part of a technology qualification process, the results were extensively discussed with DNV-GL, and several workshops were conducted to review the foundation concepts and the development results," the Dutch firm added.The Statements of Feasibility are the first formal step towards qualifying these technologies for actual
Unique Floating Offshore Wind Design Gets DNV GL Nod
A unique double rotor floating wind turbine concept has earned a statement of feasibility from classification and certification body DNV GL.This statement, based on DNV GL’s technology qualification services, confirms that the nezzy² floater is designed to state-of-the-art safety, quality and performance standards, and allows its developer, aerodyn engineering, to secure investments and enter the next level of prototype development.The innovative floater is designed as self-aligning concrete structure attached by single point mooring system to the sea ground. The two turbines are mounted on
VIDEO: Drone Inspects FPSO Tank. It Could Soon Do It On Its Own
pilot - had successfully inspected a 19.4 meters high oil tank onboard an FPSO owned by Altera Infrastructure, formerly known as Teekay.What is more, the video shot by the drone was interpreted in real-time by an algorithm to detect cracks in the structure. "It is the latest step in a technology qualification process that could lead to tank inspections becoming safer and more efficient," DNV GL said.For the customer, costs can run into hundreds of thousands of dollars as the tank is taken out of service for days to ventilate and construct scaffolding, DNV GL said.DNV GL stressed that tanks
DNV GL RP for Subsea Pumping Systems
industry standards.The RP can also serve as a contractual reference document between purchasers and suppliers and recommends roles and responsibilities among the parties in the value chain to increase efficiency.“Fields frequently operate tailor-made subsea solutions involving extensive technology qualification programs. Special installation tools are needed, often on specialized vessels. The thinking behind the joint industry project was to increase alignment and predictability of requirements for subsea pumping projects. This can open the door to repeat projects and the reuse of qualified technology
ABS Issues Subsea Processing Advisory
sub-systems that are currently available and addresses its technology maturity level.The advisory also describes the role of ABS as an independent classification society in the verification and validation of subsea processing technologies including new/unproven technologies through the ABS New Technology Qualification services.The advisory is the first in a series of publications planned by ABS over the next few years. Future publications will include guidance notes, advisories and white papers that provide insight on subsea processing technologies.Deepwater production remains an essential part of the
February 2024
