... method). The global movement was less than the maximum allowable deformation of the structure. The structure is therefore considered fit for purpose. The projected construction and installation cost of this structure shows the potential for reduced costs compared to an excavated drill centre, thereby...

... installation wireless electric connect disconnect drilling operation temperature array lateral electric flow control valve intelligent completion solution intelligent completion flow control valve production control architecture completion upstream oil & gas reservoir management sensor...

... upstream oil & gas offshore pipeline barrette information technology conference proceedings national research council palmer pipeline berm protection arctic technology conference canada water depth operation engineering ice cover installation drake pipeline References References...

... and offshore structures with a host of geohazards unique to the area. Burial under the seabed became the common practice of protecting offshore Arctic pipelines. Innovative design considerations including installation techniques, leak detection monitoring of the pipelines during operation, and bundling...

... Abstract Oil and gas exploitation continue in two key harsh environment regions: Grand Banks, Newfoundland and Barents Sea, Norway. Although these regions have different challenges in terms of ice, cold temperatures, and winter storms; one common obstacle is short offshore installation windows...

... of resources and money. Ambitious and challenging offshore installations in harsh environments have to be designed and optimized totally from an operational point of view taking into consideration the full range of determining factors, such as environmental sensitivity, operational aspects, technical...

... true pressures and forces on a drilling or production vessel in a stationkeeping mode (moored, dynamically positioned (DP) or DP assist). This paper describes the design, installation and calibration of the Frej load measurement system. The system consists of an array of over 160 strain gauges...

.... application anchor flexible jumper upstream oil & gas steel lazy wave riser fpso riser solution riser steel catenary riser pipe installation turret-moored fpso turret moored fpso riser system catenary riser buoyancy tank References References Arctic Poster , Offshore...

... shared with the aim of collaboratively establishing a heightened regulatory expectation on the stringent application of best practices for high risk drilling campaigns in Canada and worldwide. drilling installation installation well design annular pressure drilling confirmation critical well...

... Abstract The Hebron Offshore platform is an oil drilling, production, living quarters and storage facility planned to be installed in the Jeanne d’Arc basin on the Grand Banks approximately 350 km east, southeast of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in 2017. The platform has three...

... Metocean Research and Development Project that is presently in its third year. Some twenty government, academic, and industry agencies are participating in this project. Detailed buoy and offshore installations-based scientific measurements have been collected over the past three years where previously...

... is stable and an optimum installed overall cost of the system. To achieve the design objectives an improvised Steel Lazy Wave Riser configuration called "Tethered Steel Lazy Wave Risers" (TSLWR) is developed. Pros and cons for TSLWR are discussed, with consideration of the particular challenges...

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... Abstract This paper summarizes the shore crossing options and considerations associated with Arctic subsea pipelines. A summary of what has been installed as well as other options not yet installed are covered. Some options have been ruled out for some projects, and while at the same time...

... ranging from 13-30m Design one build many - easy hook up for multiple LNG GBSs Cooling medium (Air or Water cooled) Driver selection - GT or Electrical drive Self contained with Living Quarter, Flare and utilities in produced on board Flare can be installed on GB S This paper is based...

... and sub-arctic environments, there is a need to determine how best to develop these resources cost effectively. Recent interest has been raised for installing typical shallow water subsea drilling templates on the seabed to be drilled by jackup drilling rigs. However, these templates would be at risk...

... construction methods rather than reliance on a fleet of marine equipment. ore dock construction crane contractor template marine equipment ship loader installation contractor design-build team ship loader foundation rock fill sheet pile dock sheet pile design-bid-build option installation...

... and management construction challenge project management superstructure installation deck panel north slope pier permafrost offshore technology conference construction team contractor References References ConocoPhillips , Spirit magazine , 2016 . Achieving the impossible in Alaska...

... be achieved in hostile environments enabling close to continuous production also when surface production facilities has to abandon location. Overall arctic field development suggestions are presented based on the solutions. subsea system installation separator tank storage system ice feature...

... Abstract In the nearshore zone of the Alaskan Beaufort Sea, three subsea pipeline bundles have been successfully installed by using conventional onshore construction equipment in the winter season operating from a thickened sea ice platform. Differences in water depth, route length...