Floater and SURF Combined and Optimized Solutions

Seguin, Blaise; Roux, Grégoire de; Germanetto, Florian; Beltrami, Francesco; Shah, Vinanti; Linder, Samuel

doi:10.4043/27161-ms

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“…A global review of the interfaces between SURF and Floater packages is presented in [10]. Examples of interfaces optimizations are given hereafter.…”

Section: Surf and Floater Interfacesmentioning

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Field Development Cost Optimization: a SURF Contractor's Experience and Perspective

Seguin

Roux

Louvet

2016

Day 3 Thu, March 24, 2016

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In the current offshore industry context, ways for significant cost optimizations must be explored and developed to make offshore projects viable. The cost share of the SURF (Subsea Umbilicals Risers and Flowlines) system is increasing, with developments in deeper waters and with more spread reservoirs. The SURF system also presents a wide range of possible options to be considered, thus with many opportunities for overall cost reductions.This paper presents examples of solutions to reduce costs: early engagement of SURF contractor for the field concept selection, global understanding and optimization of the field architecture, closely linked to installation vessels and methods selection, introduction of new technology, and consideration of interfaces between SURF, SPS (Subsea Production System) and Floater packages to reach a global optimum. The efficient development of these emerging solutions is supported by strong experience in full Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) execution of SURF contracts.• Possibility to integrate new technologies developed by SURF contractor into the field development plan, unlocking technical challenges or generating significant cost savings. • Robust cost estimates, execution schedule and risk evaluation, based on extensive EPCI project execution track-record.

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“…A global review of the interfaces between SURF and Floater packages is presented in [10]. Examples of interfaces optimizations are given hereafter.…”

Section: Surf and Floater Interfacesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Field Development Cost Optimization: a SURF Contractor's Experience and Perspective

Seguin

Roux

Louvet

2016

Day 3 Thu, March 24, 2016

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Truly Sustainable Building Blocks for Deepwater Field Development: The Need for Strategies Re-Definition in a Persistently Low Oil Price Scenario?

Beltrami

Hansen²

2016

SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition

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The abrupt changes that occurred to the oil and gas industry at the end of 2014 and the persisting low oil price scenario appear to challenge the previous perception that the deepwater market was going to successfully continue its remarkable growth. In the light of the new economic scenario, the current deepwater technologies adopted in deepwater field development may be seen as too expensive or not affordable any longer. To survive, the deepwater industry needs to change and to re-think the way projects are carried out. This paper reviews the main ‘building blocks’ for deepwater field development planning, discussing how they are currently used and exploring more affordable, but technically robust, alternatives. The results of this original investigation are discussed and practical solutions are presented. Operators need to continuously replace the reserves that are being produced. Deepwater blocks may have to be developed, sooner or later, even in a lower oil price scenario, to avoid the operator losing the rights on the same blocks. For these reasons, a discussion on the re-definition of field development strategies is of interest to the deepwater community. Clarifying which are the main building blocks and which is the more sustainable way to employ them in field development will hopefully help the recovery of the deepwater industry. The paper discusses the main technologies and components of a typical deepwater development, including subsea processing, and presents practical conclusions, identifying gaps, proposing alternatives - when desirable, and listing open issues that deserve further attention. This paper is a contribution to the unavoidable discussion that both international operators (majors and independents) and national oil companies face when it comes to the future development of deepwater fields worldwide. The sustainability of the technical solutions required for such development is a key aspect and needs to be properly addressed. Reflecting on how field development options are presently identified and handled during concept definition and concept selection is now necessary. The re-definition of development strategies appears equally critical with respect to a possibly persisting low oil price scenario.

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Riser Solutions for Turret Moored FPSO in Arctic Conditions

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Turret-Moored FPSOs are frequently used for deepwater developments worldwide, with consideration of disconnectable turrets for harsh environment applications. This trend makes the interaction between the FPSO hull, mooring system, and riser systems a vital design parameter for arctic conditions. This paper provides a review of the various riser systems that can be considered for turret-moored FPSOs. These include proven coupled and decoupled systems (flexibles, Steel Catenary Risers, Steel Lazy Wave Risers, and hybrid decoupled riser systems), and also new riser concepts (e.g. the TCR - Tethered Catenary Riser, or the TSLWR - Tethered Steel Lazy Wave Riser). These systems are described in terms of design and functionality. These riser systems are discussed with consideration of the particular challenges of disconnectable turret-moored FPSOs and specificities of arctic conditions.

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Floater and SURF Combined and Optimized Solutions

Cited by 7 publications

References 15 publications

Field Development Cost Optimization: a SURF Contractor's Experience and Perspective

Field Development Cost Optimization: a SURF Contractor's Experience and Perspective

Truly Sustainable Building Blocks for Deepwater Field Development: The Need for Strategies Re-Definition in a Persistently Low Oil Price Scenario?

Riser Solutions for Turret Moored FPSO in Arctic Conditions

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