Solutions to your challenges?
Calculation of arctic environmental loads
26.01.2018 - Moss Maritime
Moss Maritime has significant experience in design of units operating in cold, harsh and ice-infested areas. We contribute to projects involving arctic challenges such as ice load calculations, hull design and optimization for ice breakers, ice model testing and winterization. Calculations are performed either using relevant design rules or more advanced direct calculation methods such as continuum modelling of ice and icebergs.
With the Arctic as a close neighbor and area of business, the Moss team has gained the experience to design units with ice-breaking and survival capabilities to withstand the impact of the arctic extremes.
Advisory, verification and technology qualification of arctic offshore structures
30.11.2017 - DNV GL
For facilities that shall operate in areas with sea ice and/or glacial ice, one important aspect is the load and load response from interaction with sea ice and/or glacial ice. DNV GL offers advisory services towards establishing the load/response from an interaction with sea ice/glacial ice. The level of detail of such an analysis will vary depending on project phase where conceptual studies require less details and refinement than studies performed at a later stage in the field development.
DNV GL delivers advisory, verification and technology qualification services, supporting all aspects of designing arctic offshore structures. This includes estimating loads from sea ice and icebergs for structural design and global response analysis for moored floating structures.
Technology Qualification (TQ) for innovative solutions in complex, cold and harsh environments
06.12.2018 - Lloyd's Register Consulting
With new operators starting to explore the polar regions, and following several incidents in recent years, there has been a drive towards increasing the safety of design and operations. Regulatory frameworks are working to keep pace, however there will be a need to qualify new design and technology.
Lloyd's Register is your partner in complying with the regulations and you can access our wealth of arctic expertise to get exactly what you need, when you need it. Our interactive toolkit allows you to work through such as the Polar Code for marine vessels on your own terms and you can download our free guidance, templates and examples to help you understand and meet your needs. We also offer guidance through Technology Qualification (TQ) and issue certificate of Technology Qualification.
Design and engineering - basic and detail
22.05.2017 - Inocean
Inocean has more than 20 years experience in providing solutions to lease operators, oil companies and others in the offshore oil and gas industry. We can contribute to each phase of a project, from conceptual studies, front-end design and engineering through project management and yard follow-up to final delivery.
The Inocean engineering team has experience from several cold and harsh environment offshore projects, including development of an arctic drillship for Statoil. Based on this we can offer our clients a wide range of services in cold climate / arctic engineering.
Winterization of escapeways
13.09.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
Offshore facilities design
16.08.2017 - Wood
Wood perform design of floating production units, both topsides and hull on units such as production semis and FPSOs as well as design of MODUs, e.g. drilling semis and drill ships. Multi-discipline engineering services, also covering winterization of offshore facilities. Significant project experience from early concept studies through detail engineering.
Low temperatures, lack of daylight during winter, atmospheric icing, snow accumulation and sea ice are all potential challenges when operating in arctic areas. Mitigating measures need to be implemented at design stage in order to achieve a safe and reliable facility. Wood has competence and experience enabling implementation of required mitigating measures for a fit for purpose facility.
Studies and front-end engineering and design
30.10.2017 - ABB
The development of a robust and cost-effective Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) package is vital to the successful delivery of a capital investment project. This is especially critical for harsh and remote environments such as the Arctic. ABB can provide experienced project and functional engineers to take your project from the initial concept through to a fully developed front-end engineering package complete with an installed cost estimate, which can be used to confidently sanction your project.
Our aim is firstly to arrive at the safest, simplest and most cost-effective plan, then put it into practice in the most effective way possible. The FEED package produced forms a firm foundation for later stages of the project, with no unpleasant surprises.
Design strategy in arctic regions
30.11.2017 - DNV GL
For facilities operating in areas where glacial and sea ice may occur, the operator should have a design strategy on how to accommodate the possible impact with sea and/or glacial ice. DNV GL can assist in establishing the technical basis for a design strategy and the development of a strategy for a planned production unit.
DNV GL offers insight based on the combination of i) our experience in formulating offshore standards and recommended practices, ii) our knowledge and understanding of international and national standards and regulations relevant to arctic offshore operations (incl. ISO 19906 on arctic offshore structures), incl. recent experience from ongoing projects with the PSA, and iii) our knowledge and understanding of ice loads on arctic offshore structures gained in projects.
Bilfinger Lambda fire protection products provide slim building, high performing passive fire protection. The products are extensively tested and certified by DNV GL. Bilfinger produces both rigid (steel boxes) and flexible (jackets) passive fire protection products for valves, piping and bolts/flanges covering pool fire to 350kW/m2 jetfire.
Materials used are tested and installed in harsh weather environments. The Favuseal Polymer material used in our jetfire boxes has been frozen to cryogenic without adversely impacting its fire protection properties.
The prefabricated products are developed to be slim building, easy to install, remove and re-install with minimum tooling and effort. This ensures reliable long term protection of critical infrastructure at low life-time cost.
Sevan cylindrical FPSO
16.03.2018 - Sevan SSP
Sevan SSP has pioneered the cylindrically shaped FPSO as an alternative to the ship-shaped FPSO. The Sevan hull design represents substantial cost savings for harsh environment installations, both in the construction and the operational phases.
General benefits of the technology:
• Reduced CAPEX and OPEX; no complex turret and swivel systems, no thrusters for heading control
• Scalable design
• Accommodates a large number of risers/umbilicals
• Low cost for subsea interfaces and provisional tie-ins
• Improved motion characteristics
Special benefits for arctic environments:
• Insensitive for the rapid wind direction changes of polar lows
• Geostationary design for sea ice conditions
• Ice breaking hull developed and model tested
• Winterization efficiently integrated
OWEC Tower provides design and construction of specialized projects for harsh environments. With safety as our top priority we offer innovative and cost-effective construction, conversion, refurbishment, upgrading and life extension works, and back our commitment for reliability and value-added services with experience from the last decade on providing 11 ice-class specialized shipbuilding projects.
We deliver high value to our customers through strong, integrated project management and execution, and synergised engineering capabilities, procurement and resource utilisation.
Research related to arctic regions also include:
• Arctic offshore structure
• Conceptual design for field development
• Lifeboat for arctic evacuation
• Ice-resistant jackup
• Mobile ice-resistant drilling unit
Winterization of escapeways
05.04.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
Lloyd's Register Consulting provides independent risk management and engineering dynamics services to a wide range of international clients. We solve complex problems for our clients, reducing technical, operational and commercial risks while enhancing asset performance.
In arctic environments, cold exposure may have significant adverse effects on human occupational performance and health, affecting work safety and productivity (e.g. amount and quality). Lloyd's Register Consulting can help in developing weather shielding concepts and strategies to balance design criteria related to safety and reliability in arctic conditions. Consequences of accidental fires and explosions in fully or partly weather shielded areas may need detailed evaluation to reduce risk in final design.
Topsides facility design
16.08.2017 - Wood
As the industry leader in topsides design, Wood applies lightweight innovative engineering design of topsides for all floating facilities around the world. Our unique "Design One, Build Two" design philosophy is proven to generate significant cost savings in engineering and construction of topsides facilities. Utilizing a design database in early project phases results in cost savings, schedule improvement and increased efficiency.
Arctic regions pose challenges such as low temperatures, lack of daylight during winter, atmospheric icing and snow accumulation. Wood provides implementation of mitigating measures at design stage in order to achieve a safe, reliable, fit for purpose facility. We have project experience through all project phases.
SPO Compact Flange
11.09.2017 - Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
SPO Compact Flange is a bolted static pipe connection with a leakage probability in the same range as welded connections. The flanges are especially well suited in demanding applications such as for extreme low temperature and in dynamic loading situations, and when high external forces and bending moments exists.
SPO Compact Flanges is the basis for ISO 27509, but extends beyond this standard up to 20 000 psi pressure class. Extensive references in subsea applications, risers and in topside applications for more than 20 years.
All factors below contribute to increased operational life of the topside installation:
1. Increased production and/or improved regularity
2. Reduced investments and/or operational costs
3. Improved safety or environmental performance
4. Increased operational life
Power from shore
30.10.2017 - ABB
Traditionally, offshore platforms generate their own electricity by burning fossil fuels to run onboard gas turbines and/or diesel-powered generating units, resulting in local pollution to the environment. As we move operations into the environmentally sensitive arctic regions, it's important to lower our emissions.
ABB's solution is to supply offshore installations with electricity from the mainland using a power cable transmission system. By replacing costly onboard electrical generating systems burning natural gas or diesel fuel, a power-from-shore solution can eliminate platform CO2 emissions entirely. It also increases available space and reduces weight on the platform, and improves the working environment. In addition, cable systems are easier to maintain than generators.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
GMC Maritime performs installation of products and systems for use in arctic regions. The quality and operational lifetime of products and systems depend on both the production quality and proper installation on site. This is potentially even more important in arctic regions, as the harsh environment and remote location provide challenges such as access to spare parts and maintenance.
GMC Maritime has extensive experience with installation work related to winterization solutions. We ensure proper installation of products and systems, hence reducing the risk of malfunction and downtime. GMC also provides documentation and commissioning of products and systems.
HVAC-R systems
11.12.2017 - AF Offshore AeronMollier
AF Offshore AeronMollier design and deliver advanced energy efficient HVAC-R systems with focus on safety and environmental friendly solutions. It is a known fact how important a well dimensioned HVAC-R system is for the indoor environment. Fresh air is vital to both personnel and machinery.
We cover projects from small vessels to large offshore projects operating both in arctic and tropical areas. Our HVAC+R products and systems are designed to ensure optimal climate solutions for personnel, cargo, machinery and instruments aboard ships and offshore installations.
The world needs more energy efficient solutions. Our commitment is to provide smart technical solutions that will benefit our customers and the environment even with the most demanding global comfort and safety requirements.
Marine Aluminium supplied the world’s first aluminium helideck in 1974 and has since delivered over 560 aluminium helidecks to projects worldwide. Our last major development is the winterization of helidecks with hot water. Our helideck hot water heating system is using excess heat from available heat resources on the vessel/platform. The helideck top profiles have slots for heating coils, allowing hot water to distribute heat evenly on the surface of the helideck. The system is approved by DNV GL.
The Helideck hot water heating system is an environmentally friendly solution compared to the alternative; electrical heat tracing. In addition the system is easy to install, has low material cost and low operation cost due to the energy input being excess heat from the vessel/platform system.
Delta V-Seal™ sealing technology
12.03.2018 - PIPEOTECH
PIPEOTECH delivers a revolutionary, certified and proved sealing technology for pipe connections, the DeltaV-Seal™. Its metal seal creates a static connection that is verified to resist mechanical stress and vibrations while enduring pressure pulses. This is the first ever DNV GL type approval certificate for sealing technology.
The Delta V-Seal™ has exceptional abilities to endure temperature changes. This makes it the preferred choice for steam and cryogenic applications, as well as for operation in arctic environmets. In addition it is robust and easy to handle, its non-resilient metal-to-metal performance obviates the need for re-tightening bolts after installation, and galvanic corrosion is avoided as the DeltaV-Seal™ are in the same material as the flanges.
HVAC air handling units
09.04.2018 - Novenco
Novenco develops and manufactures high-quality HVACR solutions for marine and offshore applications. We provide design and fabrication of large air handling units (AHU) built as containers in stainless steel to withstand extreme seismic and environmental conditions.
Our AHUs are presently being used on the Sakhalin II platforms where the weather conditions are extremely harsh with temperatures dropping to -40 °C and 1000 year "design level earthquake". During the most extreme winter conditions the platforms will be abandoned and left to "freeze" in. The AHUs are designed accordingly.
In the modern, highly complex world of offshore exploration, drilling and production, our focus is on providing equipment for lifetime use with reduced maintenance and high reliability.
Winterization of rigs and vessels for year-round operation in arctic climates
10.09.2018 - Semco Maritime
Semco Maritime is eligible to help winterize rigs and vessels by providing and installing winterization equipment in compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s “Polar Code”.
Amongst other, our services include installation and provision of:
• Heated non-slip Arctic Pad® mats on all walkways and stairs
• Insulation on all types of piping systems with a Persolit foam material
• Electrical heat tracing of all types of piping and firefighting systems
• Steam cleaners for moving and melting ice and snow
• Wind walls to prevent freezing of equipment
Our 30 years of experience, access to multiple North European shipyards and extensive experience executing projects offshore, makes Semco Maritime an excellent choice for servicing any rig or vessel situated in the North Sea.
Oversized modules
23.11.2018 - Malthus Uniteam
Malthus Uniteam is a leading EPC contractor providing innovative solutions for standard and customized module solutions. We design and produce tailored oversize modules for both onshore projects according to Eurocode, and offshore projects according to DNV standard for certification 2.7-3.
Malthus Uniteam holds several type approvals for arctic and cold climate conditions, and will be able to help when your specifications are outside standard offshore requirements.
Mooring and stationkeeping analysis
26.01.2018 - Moss Maritime
Moss Maritime has extensive experience in mooring and stationkeeping analysis in arctic environments, both for moored and dynamic positioning (DP) vessels such as drilling rigs and production platforms.
To address the challenges for operation in ice, Moss Maritime has developed optimal solutions for turret-moored vessels with improved station keeping capacity during ice-drift reversal. Our experience provides a solid foundation for the creativity to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions for today’s oil and gas industry.
Mooring fabrication and installation
25.10.2017 - Ocean Installer
Ocean Installer provides EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) of mooring systems.
Ocean Installer can deliver complete mooring systems from design to installation and hook-up. The design can accommodate cold climate conditions such as ice scouring, sub zero temperature and challenging weather. The use of ICE class vessels further enhances our ability to perform in arctic and cold climate conditions.
Containers and modules
20.09.2017 - Trans Construction
Trans Construction (ATC) provides container- and module solutions for arctic environments to a wide range of offshore and onshore projects, protecting personel and equipment. Our services range from supplying standard containers outfitted to our customer's specific requirements, to the design and construction of complex modules delivered as turnkey solutions with multidiscipline engineering, fabrication, installation and testing.
Our services include frost protection of equipment and safe working environment for people. We have experience from projects in Svalbard, Antarctica, Arctic Ocean and Sakhalin.
We work very closely with our clients in order to make sure the products meet the project requirements with respect to safety, quality, functionality, documentation and economy.
Active fire fighting systems
29.01.2018 - FPE Sontum
FPE Sontum is a global supplier of active fire fighting equipment and systems. We supply the full range of fire fighting systems for use on fixed and floating offshore installations, refineries and land based installations. We provide project management, components and expertise at every stage of the technical safety and fire fighting life cycle.
For active fire fighting systems in arctic environments, FPE Sontum offers options such as CuNi or Super Duplex SS piping, cabinet insulation and heaters for cold weather.
The competence in our engineering group and design group is based on 30 years of experience in providing extinguishing systems made to comply with individual project requirements and regulations for oil and gas installations around the world.
Bilfinger Lambda fire protection products provide slim building, high performing passive fire protection. The products are extensively tested and certified by DNV GL. Bilfinger produces both rigid (steel boxes) and flexible (jackets) passive fire protection products for valves, piping and bolts/flanges covering pool fire to 350kW/m2 jetfire.
Materials used are tested and installed in harsh weather environments. The Favuseal Polymer material used in our jetfire boxes has been frozen to cryogenic without adversely impacting its fire protection properties.
The prefabricated products are developed to be slim building, easy to install, remove and re-install with minimum tooling and effort. This ensures reliable long term protection of critical infrastructure at low life-time cost.
Offshore chemical tanks
03.11.2017 - Hoover Ferguson
Hoover Fergusons chemical tank containers are designed to safely transport hazardous liquid cargo. Our solution is based on mounting the chemical tank in a carbon steel frame. The lifting frames and structures for our offshore chemical tanks are designed and fabricated in accordance to DNV 2.7-1 with some models being ISO approved.
Our chemical tank containers are specially designed for repeated use in harsh offshore environments and certified for use in temperatures down to -20 degrees Celsius. They are tested to withstand the dynamic lifting and impact forces that may occur during handling in open seas, in adverse weather and sea conditions.
Hoover Ferguson offers a practical chemical tank solution centered on safety, quality and cost efficiency.
Offshore cryogenic tanks
04.10.2017 - Hoover Ferguson
Hoover Ferguson provides a 10ft offshore cryogenic tank for the safe handling, transportation and storage of liquid nitrogen, primarily for wells, pipeline, and processing equipment operations. Our solution is based on mounting the cryogenic tank in a carbon steel frame that is designed and manufactured to meet DNV 2.7-1, EN 12079, IMDG/ADR/RID, ISO, CSC and NORSOK M501 standards.
Our cryogenic tank solution is specially designed for repeated use in harsh offshore environments and certified for use in temperatures down to -20 degrees Celsius.
The cryogenic tank solution has a hold time of 25 days, is designed with dual try-cock valves for ease of use, and has lower roof plates enabling the tanks to be stacked with their slings/shackles in position, ensuring efficient operation.
Offshore cargo baskets
03.11.2017 - Hoover Ferguson
Hoover Ferguson offers a range of offshore baskets to assist in the transportation of fuel and other chemicals. Whether you need pipe baskets, tool baskets, hatch baskets or drum baskets, we offer multiple basket for lifting, carrying and transporting of essential cargo. We offer DNV 2.7-1/EN 12079 offshore cargo carrying baskets complete with certified slings and shackles.
Our basket solutions are specially designed for repeated use in harsh offshore environments and certified for use in temperatures down to -20 degrees Celsius.
Added value:
• Designed to be safely and securely stacked to optimize space
• Multiple internal tie-down points for safe and secure transportation
• Net securing points on all units
• Cargo restraining nets available, if required
• Anti-slip surfaces on floors
Offshore containers
03.11.2017 - Hoover Ferguson
Hoover Ferguson offshore storage containers are used for storing equipment, tools and other items used in the offshore industry. Complementary to the transport and storage of chemicals and fuels, servicing the offshore industry requires a range of ancillary equipment such as containers, skips, drums and baskets. A wide range of sizes is available, including half height CCU's.
Our offshore storage containers are specially designed for repeated use in harsh offshore environments and certified for use in temperatures down to -20 degrees Celsius. Due to the rugged requirements of offshore applications, all containers, frames and baskets are DNV certified.
Hoover Ferguson offers practical offshore storage container solutions centered on safety, quality and cost efficiency.
Ice-capable drilling rigs
03.11.2017 - Moss Maritime
Moss Maritime has designed several drilling rigs capable of operation in mild ice conditions. Two CS50 arctic units were delivered to Gazflot intended for drilling wells in the Shtokman area. The ice capabilites of the rigs were tested with ice model tests.
Further, the rig "West Alpha" was used in the summer season to drill in the Kara Sea. Evaluations included nonlinear ice-structure interaction to document the capability of the rig to sustain minor ice impact loads. Moss Maritime has also been a preferred contractor for both Shell and Exxon Mobil when passing novel concepts capable of operation in ice conditions.
Arctic field development
26.01.2018 - Aker Solutions
Field development studies are essential to identify the requirements for proposed development projects, hence revealing any feasibility challenges and opportunities.
Aker Solutions has performed field development studies for arctic areas covering the Beafourt Sea, West Greenland, Northwest and Northeast Russia, Sakhalin, the Barents Sea and the Caspian Sea. Both platform (fixed and floating) and subsea developments have been evaluated in the different studies.
Through several years of field development, Aker Solutions have developed extensive experience with a broad overview of the feasibility, cost and HSE issues related to typical development blocks for shallow and deeper arctic waters.
Pumps and pump solutions
25.04.2018 - Delta-p
Delta-p is a high quality supplier of pumps, pump packages and related equipment for the oil and gas market. Together with several leading pump manufacturers, Delta-p provides a complete product range, meeting all applications with demanding specifications.
Based on our expertise and experience we have developed FluiMix power mixing for better accuracy for meetering of export oil and energy-optimized pump solutions with less CO2 and NOx outlet, hence reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy use. Delta-p pumps are designed for operations in arctic regions, such as the Barents Sea. For reference, we are delivering most of the pumps for the Johan Castberg project.
Delta-p provides cost-effective solutions and ensure sufficient resources to execute orders at the highest level.
Studies and front-end engineering and design
30.10.2017 - ABB
The development of a robust and cost-effective Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) package is vital to the successful delivery of a capital investment project. This is especially critical for harsh and remote environments such as the Arctic. ABB can provide experienced project and functional engineers to take your project from the initial concept through to a fully developed front-end engineering package complete with an installed cost estimate, which can be used to confidently sanction your project.
Our aim is firstly to arrive at the safest, simplest and most cost-effective plan, then put it into practice in the most effective way possible. The FEED package produced forms a firm foundation for later stages of the project, with no unpleasant surprises.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
Our diesel driven generator units range from 75 kVA to 1500 kVA. All Zone 2 generator units are delivered with JB Group's own 3GHI protection system and certified by DNV GL for operation without exhaust flame traps in hazardous areas (Zone 2).
Certified in accordance with local requirements such as ATEX, IECEx, NORSOK Z-015, OLF 70, etc. DNV GL-ST-E272 (former DNV 2.7-2) certification and Solas compliance is also available on request. All units will be CE marked.
Arctic/cold climate advantages:
• Insulated container(s) as standard
• Standard ambient design temp. -20⁰C to +35⁰C, lower temp. also available
• Options for additional heating etc. for extreme conditions
Added value for customer:
• Field proven solutions
• Standardized designs to keep cost down
Bilfinger Lambda fire protection products provide slim building, high performing passive fire protection. The products are extensively tested and certified by DNV GL. Bilfinger produces both rigid (steel boxes) and flexible (jackets) passive fire protection products for valves, piping and bolts/flanges covering pool fire to 350kW/m2 jetfire.
Materials used are tested and installed in harsh weather environments. The Favuseal Polymer material used in our jetfire boxes has been frozen to cryogenic without adversely impacting its fire protection properties.
The prefabricated products are developed to be slim building, easy to install, remove and re-install with minimum tooling and effort. This ensures reliable long term protection of critical infrastructure at low life-time cost.
Delta V-Seal™ sealing technology
12.03.2018 - PIPEOTECH
PIPEOTECH delivers a revolutionary, certified and proved sealing technology for pipe connections, the DeltaV-Seal™. Its metal seal creates a static connection that is verified to resist mechanical stress and vibrations while enduring pressure pulses. This is the first ever DNV GL type approval certificate for sealing technology.
The Delta V-Seal™ has exceptional abilities to endure temperature changes. This makes it the preferred choice for steam and cryogenic applications, as well as for operation in arctic environmets. In addition it is robust and easy to handle, its non-resilient metal-to-metal performance obviates the need for re-tightening bolts after installation, and galvanic corrosion is avoided as the DeltaV-Seal™ are in the same material as the flanges.
Fire, gas & blast shelters
14.11.2018 - Malthus Uniteam
Malthus Uniteam designs and produces gas safe shelters and blast buildings customized to client requests. The shelters are built modular for quick deployment and reduced transport cost to site. Even large buildings can be made in container sizes to reduce transport cost and enable easy relocation. The gas safe shelters and blast buildings can be customized for clients operating in arctic and cold climate conditions.
Secure your site personnel in a building that withstand explosions up to 0,8 bar and is H-120 fire protected. The Gas Safe Shelters patented by Malthus Uniteam are supplied as mobile or stationary shelters for both offshore or onshore use.
ISO tank containers
03.11.2017 - Hoover Ferguson
Hoover Ferguson provides an extensive line of ISO containers, stainless steel ISO tank containers, IMO tank containers and UN portable tanks. The containers are used to ship hazardous and non-hazardous liquid materials.
These versatile tanks, which are approved to ISO standards, can be equipped with insulation, steam heating, electric heating or refrigeration for products that require temperature control, top and/or bottom discharge, protective linings and other modifications. They are specially designed for repeated use in harsh offshore environments and certified for use in temperatures down to -20 degrees Celsius.
Hoover Ferguson offers practical ISO container solutions centered on safety, quality and cost efficiency.
Air handling units
24.09.2018 - Covent
Covent provides energy-efficient air handling units to the onshore, offshore and marine industries. Our extensive offshore experience equips us to design units that are customised to the requirements of the platform, space-saving needs, weight limits and air volumes.
Our HVAC Air Handling Units are designed to avoid icing and are prepared for cold climate operation down to -25 °C. Our units are in operation on the Johan Sverdrup field and have been supplied to several North Sea platforms since 1995.
At Covent, we have long been known for our conscious environmental profile and energy conservation efforts. We offer air handling units that utilise the environment and its energy in an effective and responsible way.
Winterization of escapeways
03.05.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
GMC Maritime performs installation of products and systems for use in arctic regions. The quality and operational lifetime of products and systems depend on both the production quality and proper installation on site. This is potentially even more important in arctic regions, as the harsh environment and remote location provide challenges such as access to spare parts and maintenance.
GMC Maritime has extensive experience with installation work related to winterization solutions. We ensure proper installation of products and systems, hence reducing the risk of malfunction and downtime. GMC also provides documentation and commissioning of products and systems.
Intelligent Tracer® technology - RES H2O™
06.11.2017 - RESMAN
RESMAN Intelligent Tracer® technology is a tool for inflow monitoring that accurately quantifies zonal inflow contribution and detects the location of water breakthrough. The information obtained with RESMAN Intelligent Tracer® technology delivers the equivalent of a production log.
RES H2O™ systems are RESMAN's water-sensitive systems for high flow rates. Typical applications include high-rate offshore and/or subsea wells with long tie backs and commingled flow, typical for wells in arctic regions.
Our high value, risk free, low cost technology accurately quantifies zonal inflow contribution and detects the location of water breakthrough in the most challenging environments. Without the risk and cost of well intervention, we provide savings for operators ~ $300,000 - 500,000 per well.
Safety systems
02.11.2017 - ABB
Delivering excellent process safety performance is necessary for any operating company in the hazardous process industries, especially in the Arctic. We support full technical authoring of safety cases, completing specialist sections, providing data for reporting requirements, helping to prepare for regulatory inspections etc. Companies need good risk identification and assessment processes, comprehensive risk controls and reliable monitoring of these controls.
ABB helps to identify shortfalls and put necessary improvements in place. We have expert knowledge across all aspects of process safety, engineering specialists to help implement solutions, rigorous processes to complete comprehensive studies efficiently, and an operational heritage to develop pragmatic solutions that reduce risk.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
RE-Healing™ foam concentrates
21.12.2017 - Solberg Scandinavian
Solberg is a industry-leading provider of firefighting foam concentrates, meeting the latest demands in the industry. RE-Healing foam concentrate is an innovative answer to the need for firefighting foams that fulfill stringent fire performance criteria, pass environmental safety standards and do not contain persistent pollutants.
RE-Healing™ foam concentrates can be used in fresh, salt or brackish water. It possesses excellent burn back resistance due to its remarkable flow and rapid sealing characteristics. The product range includes a number of freeze-protected alternatives and is therefore well suited for use in arctic conditions.
Solberg RE-Healing™ foam concentrates replace traditional foam concentrates and older fluoroprotein foams which are now considered as “black” chemicals.
Maintenance and reliability
02.11.2017 - ABB
ABB offers a number of services to improve the cost-effectiveness of maintenance. Regulation, aging assets, poor reliability and skills shortages drive many manufacturing companies to reassess their focus on all components of integrity management including the assets, systems and people. ABB brings a well respected and independent approach to any stage of the improvement process. Special measures must be taken for the Arctic.
ABB's pRIME (process Reliability and Integrity Management Excellence) programme combines leading methodologies and tools with expert technical judgement to initially identify and then deliver integrity improvements. We prioritise the key areas to address, rather than unnecessarily assessing areas with no scope for beneficial improvement.
Flow assurance and production optimization
06.11.2017 - ABB
Oil and gas fields become more marginal as they mature and when reservoir and fluid characteristics become more complex. In turn, newer fields are typically located in more remote and harsh environments, such as the Arctic.
Enhancing asset availability and utilization through better plant operations and maintenance has become one of the dominant sources of improved profitability in manufacturing industries, especially for process segments.
ABB provides asset management solutions that present real-time asset information seamlessly and in the proper context to operations, maintenance, engineering and management. ABB focuses on the actual functionality and performance of the asset unit, not only on simple error messages from device diagnostics.
Epsis TeamBox
11.04.2018 - Epsis
Epsis TeamBox is a software solution that improves day-to-day decision-making and operational performance. This is achieved by managing the different information and collaboration sources needed to work effectively; providing structure to analysis, value capture and decision-making activities. TeamBox reduces the time to decision, promotes operational discipline and allows for a smarter and more cost-effective ways of working.
In remote locations such as the Arctic, TeamBox improves condition based monitoring and emergency response handling, it reduces or eliminates men-on-board and maximizes production efficiency with minimum cost.
Epsis often starts with a one-month study for each asset, ending with a recommended operating model to operate safely and effectively in arctic waters.
Process safety and integrity management
06.11.2017 - ABB
As operators improve their basis of safety as part of their process safety management obligations, there is an ever increasing need to develop an assured methodology that links the hazard analysis with the assured development of appropriate layers of protection.
ABB has expert knowledge across all aspects of process safety, engineering specialists to help implement solutions, rigorous processes to complete comprehensive studies efficiently, and an operational heritage to develop pragmatic solutions that reduce risk.
Within integrity management, ABB's pRIME (process Reliability and Integrity Management Excellence) program combines leading methodologies and tools with expert technical judgement to initially identify and then deliver integrity improvements.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
TESS Hose Management (THM)
20.04.2018 - TESS
TESS Hose Management (THM) is a concept involving all aspects of the life cycle management of hoses. THM is a highly flexible and advanced risk based hose management system that provides a complete concept for the maintenance of flexible hoses.
The integrity of assets in harsh and remote locations, such as the arctic, are of vital importance to the operation. THM enables maintenance planning on your hose assemblies, as it register all events such as inspections, pressure tests and replacements. It provides a comprehensive overview of your hoses and enables planning of inspection- and replacement intervals.
By implementing the THM system you can achieve improved uptime and reduced maintenance and -logistics costs. It seamlessly integrates to other ERP and maintenance applications.
Lloyd's Register Consulting helps clients develop, improve and implement their management systems. We support from the early development phases to establish the management fundamentals. We also establish and execute plans to effectively integrate new elements to your existing management system, e.g. adding environment to your quality management system.
In extreme conditions like the Arctic, it is critical that the management approach is integral and that operational processes give consideration to the risks related to cold weather, isolation, darkness, climate change and others in terms of safety, environment and maintenance.
A well established management system, tailored for arctic challenges, allows organisations to learn from the past, manage the present and respond to the future.
INSUBSEA® control for System 800xA
08.11.2017 - ABB
ABB supplies ultra-high-speed controllers for demanding subsea applications through to highly flexible human-machine interface solutions for seamless integration to topside control systems. Our System 800xA enables this collaboration between systems and has the capacity to improve engineering efficiency, operator performance and asset utilization.
Our System 800xA distributed control system integrates subsea and topside equipment and allows engineers to run their entire operation from one screen. It also enables remote communication and monitoring and control operations for subsea factories. The solution is ideal for use in remote locations such as the Arctic, as engineers can manage entire offshore operations from a modern onshore control room that may be some 600 km away.
Arctic capping stack
07.03.2018 - PSW Technology
In the event of a well blow out, a “capping stack” is a piece of equipment that is placed over the blown-out well as a “cap”. Its purpose is to stop or redirect the flow of hydrocarbons and to provide time for engineers to permanently seal the well.
PSW Group is an approved vendor of capping stack service worldwide. Our arctic capping stack is rated for use in temperatures down to -29 degC, making it suitable for use in arctic regions. It is 24/7 operational, ready for mobilization, at a very competitive price.
Arctic capping stack key specifications:
• 18 ¾’’ bore
• Pressure rating - 10.000 psi
• Temperature rating - minus 29 degC (-20degF) to 121degC (250 degF)
• Water depth - 10.000 feet
• Weight - 85 tons
• Dimension (LxWxH) - 16 x 16,5 x 27,5 (ft)
• Designed according to API 17W
Wellhead valves and sensors with unique well integrity enhancing features
01.02.2018 - Petroleum Technology Company (PTC)
Petroleum Technology Company (PTC) is an international oilfield service company, providing products that enhances well integrity on all wellheads. Our solutions are designed to specific client requests and are capable of performing in remote locations and harsh environment applications.
We specialize in providing:
• Unique double barrier monitoring and surface annulus safety valve systems for wellheads
• Autonomous and/or remote controlled systems for annulus pressure management
• Unrivalled solutions for gas lift design and equipment, including harsh environment applications
• Reliable chemical injection design and equipment
• Annulus bleed off subs and valves
PTC is committed to providing value-adding and cost-effective solutions to oil and gas companies worldwide.
Lloyd's Register Consulting provides a comprehensive well project management service. We tailor our service to client requirements, enabling operators to outsource their entire well operations and rig management needs.
Our arctic engineering experience and services include:
• Supply of arctic engineering services from permitting through to well drilling engineering
• Project engineering of drilling vessel conversions for arctic operations
• Integration of "Ice Management Plans" into existing "Operation Plans"
• Experience with cool drilling mud while drilling through permafrost and gas hydrates
We understand the complexities of well projects, ensuring project objectives are met, projects conducted in a safe and efficient way, and all within time and budgetary constraints.
Slop Storage Tank
26.01.2018 - Offshore Technical Services
Offshore Technical Services (OTS) specialises in providing complete turnkey packages for water treatment suitable for offshore and onshore industries. One of our products is the Slop Storage Tanks, that we design in several sizes. The tank and frame are made in stainless steel, is design according to DNV 2.7-1 and has a design temperature down to -20 degrees Celsius. Integrated in the tank, there are a set of safety davits to ensure safty when entering the top of the tank.
OTS supplies high quality fluid handling equipment. Our service staff is high-level qualified and we provide engineering services within fluid handling if required.
Offshore mud skips
04.10.2017 - Hoover Ferguson
Hoover Ferguson offshore mud skips are used for transportation and safe handling of hydrocarbon contaminated drill cuttings to and from offshore platforms. These units provide safe and efficient containment of drilling waste for transportation from drilling rigs / production platforms to onshore treatment or disposal sites.
They are specially designed for repeated use in harsh offshore environments and certified for use in temperatures down to -20 and -40 degrees Celsius.
Added value:
• Certified according to DNV 2.7-1 / EN 12079
• Meets NORSOK S-002N and R-002 requirements to improve health and safety
• Light hinged aluminum lid for safe and easy lifting (opening and closing)
• Sealed lid prevents any spillages during transportation
• Forklift pockets for easy maneuvering
Offshore treatment of drill cuttings
13.12.2017 - Thermtech
The Thermtech Cuttings Cleaner (TCC®) is a thermal technology developed by Thermtech to treat drill cuttings. In the TCC® the drilling waste is separated into three main components, mineral solids, base oil and water. The highly valuable drilling fluids are under influence of high temperature only for a few seconds, resulting in a very high quality of the recovered fluids which can be re-used in new drilling mud, while the mineral solids can be discharged to sea meeting the toughest discharge limits. With appropriate weather protection, the TCC® can be operated in harsh environments.
The TCC® is the only thermal desorption technology currently approved for use offshore.
The benefits for the customer:
• No skip and ship
• Less handling
• Less crane lifts
• Less new fluids to be bought
Onsite Treatment Technologies (OTT) is a complete supplier of cuttings handling equipment, drilling waste handling and high pressure pumping equipment, from handling the drilling waste on a drilling installation to effective bulk transfer from the rig. We have the know-how and expertise in automation, diesel/electric powered equipment and hydraulic/pneumatic systems. Our equipment is designed, manufactured and certified compliant to the highest quality standards and includes a comprehensive documentation package.
Our equipment is winterized, hence it is enclosed and protected against the arctic climate and harsh weather conditions, and is certified accordingly. By acknowledging the challenging working conditions we take precaution and do whatever possible to eliminate the risks involved.
MudCube is the first compact and lightweight solids control system for all type of drilling fluids, eliminating the traditional process of shaking fluid and solids. The MudCube primary solids control technology separates solids and liquid differently from the traditional type of high G-forces vibrating shale shakers. It uses a combination of high air flow and vacuum to separate all types of drilling fluids from drilled solids. This results in reduced noise and vibration, and reduced oil-vapor and oil-mist.
MudCube has unique integrated ventilation that allows for customized design for closed and winterized drilling units in arctic conditions. Compared to traditional shakers, the MudCube has a similar footprint, significantly less weight, and reduces the loss of drilling fluid sup to 80%.
Cuttings Transport System (CTS)
11.01.2018 - Enhanced Drilling
The Cuttings Transportation System (CTS) is developed to transport cuttings away from the well area during top-hole drilling on semi-submersible rigs and jack-ups during cleanup operations on the seabed. This has a major impact on the viability of drilling operations, especially in environmentally sensitive areas such as the Arctic.
The modular design of the CTS enables easy installation on most rig types. It is designed to run for long periods without maintenance and be able to pump large particles without blockages occurring.
CTS benefits:
• Cost savings by removing the need for a supply vessel
• Keeping templates cutting-free
• Saving time when laying pipes and tying in umbilicals
• Suitable in environmentally sensitive areas as little or no footprint is created on the seabed
Slop treatment technology
21.08.2018 - Soiltech
The oil and gas industry is dependent on processes that produce waste water/slop. Given the nature of the discharge limits offshore, a high percentage of the generated waste water/slop must be transported to shore for treatment.
Soiltech offers technology that treats the generated waste water/slop on location that allow for discharge to sea, and thus removes the need for transportation to shore for treatment. This is very beneficial for operators offshore, especially in remote locations such as the Arctic, as the time and cost for transportation to shore is removed. The technology is a mechanical process where no chemicals are being used. It is proven and already in use on existing operations in the Barents Sea.
Drilling services
17.08.2017 - Wood
Wood covers the whole value chain of EPCIC services for the offshore oil and gas market. Perform design and engineering of drilling and well intervention vessels, including winterization design. From concept to FEED studies and detail engineering, project and integrity management services, Riser analysis and equipment qualification.
Low temperatures, lack of daylight during winter, atmospheric icing, snow accumulation and sea ice are all potential challenges when operating in arctic areas. Mitigating measures need to be implemented at design stage in order to achieve a safe and reliable facility. Wood has competence and experience enabling implementation of required mitigating measures for a fit for purpose facility.
Wellbarrier training services
15.05.2017 - Wellbarrier
Wellbarrier training courses are intended for users who need to know well integrity fundamentals and to be proficient in using Wellbarrier Illustration Tool. All courses are conducted as classroom training where we combine theory with practical problem solving.
As arctic and cold climates ares are environmentally sensitive, it is paramount to prevent release of hydrocarbons in these areas. Employing a two barrier philosophy will allow an incident to happen without escalating into an accident.
Our courses are based on more than 30 years of experience in the field and will help you to:
• Become educated in the NORSOK D-010 standard from a co-author of the rev. 3 and rev. 4
• Become proficient in defining well barrier definitions
• Learn how to exploit Wellbarrier Illustration Tool
Octio DrillWatch
06.03.2018 - OCTIO
Limited amount of existing subsurface data can lead to delays and incidents during drilling. In DrillWatch projects, Octio deploys seismic sensors on the seabed analysing noise from the drillbit and fracturing in order to provide:
• Geosteering of drillbit
• Seismic imaging of structures ahead of the drillbit
• Monitoring of fractures and their location
• Improved knowledge base for planning future wells
Octio DrillWatch is especially useful in the Barents Sea, due to shallow reservoirs, a complex geology and compass unreliability in northern latitudes. Octio’s 4C seismic seabed systems have been successfully used at injection wells to detect and position injection events, induced fracturing and perforation shots. A first pilot test is conducted successfully in the Barents Sea.
Ace Oil Tools products
13.12.2017 - Ace Oil Tools
Ace Oil Tools is an innovative global technology provider of downhole components which lock securely onto any tubular with an unrivalled holding force and slim design.
The company aims to develop and produce new and innovative products based on the patented lock with its unique holding force and strength. It has a slim design for close-tolerance applications and are not affected by temperature variations, hence making it suitable in cold climate regions. It has no reduction of casing ID and is easy to install, both at the pipe yard or on site.
The following range of our products are based on this technology:
• Ace Ratchet Collar
• Ace Tracer Carrier
• Ace Drilling Centralizer
• Ace Fixed Centralizer
• Ace Reamer Shoe
• CentrAce
ClampOn Well Collision Detector
26.01.2018 - ClampOn
The Well Collision Detector is designed to prevent collisions involving directional drilling within the proximity of existing wells. It provide operators with real-time data so that collision risk analsyis calculations are not the only factor determining the bit's proximity to existing wells.
The overall purpose of the Well Collision Detector is to prevent environmental damages caused by collisions and to help increase safe drilling speed and decrease downtime caused by collisions.
The ClampOn DSP Well Collision Detector provides the operator with an advanced real-time collision monitoring system with minimal equipment and personnel requirements.
Seismic data QA/QC
07.06.2018 - Scanseis Consulting Group
ScanSeis Consulting Group is a consultancy company that offers experience and expertise to the offshore survey industry - mainly seismic. Our team of highly qualified consultants are able to quality control offshore survey operations, including deepwater seismic operations. In addition, we can provide technical personnel and operation managers to work on clients offices running the survey on their behalf.
The challenging arctic operating conditions shorten the time window for conventional seismic operations, pose risks to in-water acquisition equipment, and introduce unwanted noise into the data. ScanSeis provides the arctic experience to mitigate these risks, as we have performed projects in the arctic regions of Norway, Greenland, Canada, Alaska and Russia since 2003.
Octio ResWatch
06.03.2018 - OCTIO
Octio ResWatch provides clear pictures of fluid movement, pressure variations, geomechanical changes and other changes in the reservoir, enabling better reservoir management and increased hydrocarbon recovery. The system has an open infrastructure that integrates with third party sensors and other field infrastructures. In addition, it can be resized to adapt to evolving challenges and phases of the operation.
The system is designed for easy access in remote locations and integrates to subsea infrastructures without the need for extra umbilical's or surface connections.
Octio ResWatch provide world-class repeatability of seismic imaging with market leading reliability and up-time, and the best system redundancy at a competitive market cost.
Arctic environmental database
26.08.2018 - RN Nordic Oil
Based on the results from expeditions performed in 2012-2018 in offshore Russian Arctic, a unique database has been created by Rosneft. It provides information on the marine mammals and seabirds migration routes, including polar bears, polar bears distribution in all Russian arctic seas, the physical ice edge and vulnerability of the marginal ice zone, weather changes in all Russian arctic seas, icebergs drift tracking online, morphometric parameters of ice level and hummocky formations.
The database contains a massive amount of collected knowledges that increase every year after execution of new expeditions and allows to understand the arctic environment conditions better, in order to plan and execute future oil and gas operations in these conditions in a safe and efficient manner.
The environmental risk related to offshore operations in the Arctic holds challenges of unique importance for the arctic marine environment. Based on updated methods with locally updated data on bio-resources, Akvaplan-niva assesses risk, outlines contingency needs and design contingency plans for arctic operations.
In case of an oil spill, our experienced staff provide advice and services within remediation, cleanup and post spill monitoring of recovery and reestablishment. Understanding the environmental risk associated with arctic operations and being able to manage unwanted incidents in a proper way is of outmost importance.
Akvaplan-niva mitigate environmental risk and provide safety for operators in arctic regions.
Satellite oil spill detection
15.09.2017 - KSAT
KSAT offers an oil spill detection service based on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery. SAR is a well-suited sensor for oil spill detection due to its ability to see very thin oil films on the sea surface even in darkness and cloudy weather.
The service provides regular or emergency monitoring for oil slicks on the sea surface. The oil spill detection service can be combined with sea ice detection and monitoring.
KSAT has licenses and equipment to task, downlink and process SAR imagery from all the relevant commercial SAR satellites in orbit. In addition, KSAT owns and operates the world’s largest commercial ground station at the island of Svalbard (SvalSAT). Hence, global analysed imagery can be accessed and delivered extremely fast.
ELF OWL™
29.11.2018 - Ocean Visuals
Ocean Visuals has developed integrated solutions for real-time detection of oil spills in marine environment. ELF OWL™ is an extremely small HLIF LiDAR made to fit on an RPAS with a size of only 25x30x37 cm, weighing 22 kg and with measurement range of 100-150 meter. The detector is weatherized to withstand harsh weather such as extreme cold and is well suited for arctic conditions.
ELF OWL™ is capable of detecting submerged oil in the water column. As oil is intrinsically fluorescent and emits light in blue-green spectral range when illuminated by UV light, the oil is easily distinguished from other substances in the water. ELF OWL™ can “fingerprint” the sample and thus receive an accurate identification of oil category and type (crude oil, hydraulic oil etc.) in real-time in flight.
SUPER OWL™
29.11.2018 - Ocean Visuals
Ocean Visuals has developed integrated solutions for real-time detection of oil spills in marine environment. SUPER OWL™ is a HLIF LiDAR, with a sector scanning system made to be easily bolted onto a railing or drilling tower, weighing only app. 60 kg and with measurement range of 200-500 meter. The detector is weatherized to withstand harsh weather such as extreme cold and is well suited for arctic conditions.
Using the hyperspectral curve of the emitted light, we can “fingerprint” the sample and thus receive an accurate identification of oil category and type (crude oil, hydraulic oil etc.) in real-time on the spot.
The data is visualized on OWL™ FIELD, a special field-based graphic user interface in real-time and is available on web and iOS platforms and as desktop applications.
SEA OWL™
08.11.2017 - Ocean Visuals
SEA OWL™ (Oil in Water Locator) is the world's smallest HLIF LiDAR. It can "fingerprint" oil and thus receive a real-time identification of oil category and type (crude oil, hydraulic oil etc.) on the spot, with no samples or lab analysis required. It can be used for optimization of cleanup processes, post cleaning control and dispersant efficiency control.
The detector is weatherized to withstand harsh weather such as extreme cold and is well suited for arctic conditions. The system is fully autonomous and provides real-time information, day and night, about oil in water. The system reacts specifically to oil molecules and is immune to weather induced false alarms.
NorLense containment booms are temporary floating barriers used to contain an oil spill. Our offshore booms are made to meet rough weather conditions on open sea. The construction of the boom with no longitudinal stiff elements provide extreme wave conformity and the best results possible when it comes to stopping and holding spilled oil.
Rapid mobilization and recovery with a minimum of personnel is essential when operating in arctic areas, where the weather conditions can change in minutes. With our system, one person can deploy 400 m of the worlds largest offshore oil boom within 20 minutes.
NorLense original oil containment boom with automatic inflation ensure safe working conditions for your personnel. In the NOFO Oil-On-Water tests, over 90% of the spilled oil was recovered.
Intelligent Tracer® technology - RES H2O™
06.11.2017 - RESMAN
RESMAN Intelligent Tracer® technology is a tool for inflow monitoring that accurately quantifies zonal inflow contribution and detects the location of water breakthrough. The information obtained with RESMAN Intelligent Tracer® technology delivers the equivalent of a production log.
RES H2O™ systems are RESMAN's water-sensitive systems for high flow rates. Typical applications include high-rate offshore and/or subsea wells with long tie backs and commingled flow, typical for wells in arctic regions.
Our high value, risk free, low cost technology accurately quantifies zonal inflow contribution and detects the location of water breakthrough in the most challenging environments. Without the risk and cost of well intervention, we provide savings for operators ~ $300,000 - 500,000 per well.
GeoTool-Inject
24.11.2017 - Geomec
GeoTool-Inject is a market-leading software for monitoring and analyzing injection wells in real-time. The solution converts well- and reservoir data automatically into operational input, empowering the user to better monitor and control their injection operations.
In the Barents Sea, Geomec has assisted with design and execution for one of the shallowest injections ever performed in Norway, maybe even in the world. The injection was performed safely and with absolute condifence about the rock integrity.
Avoiding out-of-zone-injection will greatly reduce the risk and cost of injection leakages from 25% to 5%. Injection leakages may be automatically detected within a few hours. There is also an enormous potential to increase oil recovery through pressure support wells by up to 5-10%.
Octio WellWatch
06.03.2018 - OCTIO
The Octio WellWatch service is based on a focused acoustic sensor network placed on the seabed. The sensor network is primarily used in passive mode, detecting fracturing due to expansion of the injection plume. A real-time remotely operated system provides alarms if events are approaching predefined boundaries.
The Barents Sea area is characterized by shallow reservoirs and faulting to surface. Ensuring containment of injection is essential for safe operation and optimized recovery. Octio WellWatch increase drilling safety by:
• Monitoring cap-rock integrity and fault reactivation for a safe injection
• Enabling larger injection flows and capacity due to the increased safety
• Mapping plume migration
• Monitoring crack formation for prevention of water breakthrough into producing wells
Gravitude gWatch
12.03.2018 - OCTIO
Geophysical monitoring of hydrocarbon reservoirs provides increased recovery, hence a more efficient use of resources in environmentally sensitive areas. However, traditional surveying with active seismic guns is a costly operation with impact on sea life, e.g. on mammals in arctic regions. Gravitude gWatch provides an alternative monitoring technology based on seabed gravity measurements with a negligible environmental impact.
Gravimetry monitoring provides:
• Measurement of aquifer strength, providing a better estimate of remaining reserves and an optimized recovery strategy
• Monitoring of fluid contact movements, providing better forecast of water break-through
• Mapping of hydrocarbon depletion and identification of unproduced compartments, representing infill well opportunities
Gravitude DepthWatch
12.03.2018 - OCTIO
Geophysical monitoring of hydrocarbon reservoirs provides increased recovery, hence a more efficient use of resources in environmentally sensitive areas. However, traditional surveying with active seismic guns is a costly operation with impact on sea life, e.g. on mammals in arctic regions. Gravidue DepthWatch provides an alternative based on measurements of seafloor deformation, with negligible environmental impact.
Seafloor deformation can be related to reservoir compaction. Monitoring it provides:
• Improved performance forecast
• Identification of sealing faults and undepleted compartments as infill-well opportunities
• An improved geomechanical model, which increases the value of other monitoring measurements
• Early warnings if subsidence challenges seafloor installation integrity
Subsea Hydraulic Power Unit (SHPU)
29.05.2017 - Subsea Smart Solutions
Subsea Smart Solutions supply subsea HPU units to control x-mas trees in production mode, for workover operations, and for intervention operations.
Brown Field; in case of umbilical failure the SHPU takes over the control of the x-mas trees. This gets the wells back on stream within weeks instead of years at a fraction of the cost. Operated by existing control system or our own control system.
Green Field or Field Extension; eliminates the need of expensive traditional umbilical and the related risks. The HPU is moved from surface to subsea, but controlled from control room at the mother platform or from shore. It will be customized according to customer needs with LP, HP and chemical functions.
Scale Squeeze Tree Cap (SSTC)
01.09.2017 - Subsea Smart Solutions
Subsea Smart Solutions supply Scale Squeeze Tree Cap (SSTC) systems - new and cost-efficient subsea solutions for well stimulations, patented by Subsea Smart Solutions.
The SSTC systems are designed for vertical XT`s, eliminating the need for XT handling cap, XT running tool, tree cap running and retrieval tool. The XT will have an easy access connection (2 - 7) for well stimulation with access directly into tubing to maximise the result with maximum turbulent flow. The barrier elements is PSV + FSC valve in the cap. During the stimulation the top connection has surface controlled EQD, PSD, ESD function according to NORSOK and ISO Standard and the operation can be performed from DP class 2 and up. During EQD there will be no spill, and the well will be shut in with two barriers in place.
Subsea Smart Solutions supply subsea HPU units to control x-mas trees in production mode, for workover operations, and for intervention operations. For electric x-mas trees the MEG SHPU can operate down hole safety valves using MEG as control fluid. The MEG SHPU can also operate using a closed reservoir with water based oil as control fluid, with the possibility to fill from vessel if required. The solutions can be shipped, stored and installed in arctic climate as well as the rest of the world.
Added value: less high-pressure equipment at surface, cost-efficient (no need for hydraulic lines in umbilical), reduces the likelihood of oil spill, eliminates the top side HPU for WBM, less manual handling during installation, and overall a huge cost and risk reducing measure for the project.
Subsea Smart Solutions supply subsea HPU units to control x-mas trees in production mode, for workover operations, and for intervention operations. Our Contingency SHPU will get the wells back in production within weeks, instead of waiting for a new replacement umbilical that normally takes between 2-3 years from the day the umbilical fails until the wells are back in production.
The Contingency SHPU will fit all x-mas trees independent of supplier and control system. It is prepared for low pressure and high pressure (chemical is optional). One unit can operate several x-mas trees or manifolds. The Contingency SHPU is ready to be mobilized from Stavanger Norway ASAP in case the need is there, and can be stored, shipped and installed in arctic climate.
SPO Compact Flange
11.09.2017 - Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
The SPO Compact Flange technology is a bolted static pipe connection with a leakage probability in the same range as welded connections, which is considerable lower than standard ASME and API flanges. The flanges are especially well suited in demanding applications such as for extreme low temperature and in dynamic loading situations, and when high external forces and bending moments exists.
SPO Compact Flanges is the basis for ISO 27509, but extends beyond this standard up to 20 000 psi pressure class and additional components such as swivel ring flanges, blind flanges and seals for subsea. These compact flanges have been used in the North Sea and worldwide in subsea structures like manifolds for more than 20 years.
Installation of subsea structures
25.10.2017 - Ocean Installer
Ocean Installer is a Norwegian subsea contractor with a global horizon that delivers full EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) services within the area of marine and subsea operations.
Ocean Installer can design, procure and install subsea equipment within the specification of customers and use of subcontractors. Ocean Installer has executed several projects to date for installation of subsea facilities. The design can accommodate cold climate conditions such as ice scouring, sub zero temperature and challenging weather. The use of ICE class vessels further enhances our ability to perform in arctic and cold climate conditions.
EPCI delivery
25.10.2017 - Ocean Installer
Ocean Installer is a Norwegian subsea contractor with a global horizon that delivers full EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) services within the area of marine and subsea operations.
Ocean Installer can design, procure and install umbilicals and risers within specifications from the customers and with use of subcontractors. Ocean Installer has as of today executed several projects for installation of umbilical and risers. The design can accommodate cold climate conditions such as ice scouring, sub zero temperatures and challenging weather. With the use of our patented SIMOPRO installation methods, Ocean Installer can install risers at offshore facilities without requiring shutdown of platform.
SPO Compact Flange
11.09.2017 - Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
The SPO Compact Flange technology is a bolted static pipe connection with a leakage probability in the same range as welded connections, which is considerable lower than standard ASME and API flanges. The flanges are especially well suited in demanding applications such as for extreme low temperature and in dynamic loading situations, and when high external forces and bending moments exists.
SPO Compact Flanges is the basis for ISO 27509, but extends beyond this standard up to 20 000 psi pressure class and additional components such as swivel ring flanges and seals for subsea. Extensive references in subsea applications and risers for more than 20 years. The use of SPO CF gives improved regularity since these flanges do not need any maintenance and leakages do not develop under operation.
IRM provider
25.10.2017 - Ocean Installer
Ocean Installer is a Norwegian subsea contractor with a global horizon that delivers full EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) services within the area of marine and subsea operations.
Ocean Installer can undertake short and long term Inspection, Repair and Maintenance (IRM) work and has extensive knowledge of IRM activities for Brownfield projects. Ocean Installer has to date executed several projects within installation of various subsea control, intervention and workover systems and conducted inspections and modifications. The operations can accommodate cold climate conditions such as ice scouring, sub zero temperature and challenging weather. The use of ICE class vessels further enhances our ability to perform in arctic and cold climate conditions.
INSUBSEA® automation
13.11.2017 - ABB
Subsea automation is a complex business, partly because machines with different functions from different vendors have to be integrated into a single system, and partly because more and more functions are being relocated to the bottom of sea.
The solution as ABB sees it where the entire processing plant – production, separation and storage – is relocated to the sea bed and the oil and gas is piped from there directly to onshore tanks.
This will bring customers more effective, reliable and flexible oil and gas production solutions and will enhance how production equipment on the seafloor is powered and controlled by applications on shore or platforms, lowering costs and enabling economically viable production at fields far from existing infrastructure and often in harsh environments.
SPO Compact Flange
11.09.2017 - Freudenberg Oil & Gas Technologies
The SPO Compact Flange technology is a bolted static pipe connection with a leakage probability in the same range as welded connections, which is considerable lower than standard ASME and API flanges. The flanges are especially well suited in demanding applications such as for extreme low temperature and in dynamic loading situations, and when high external forces and bending moments exists.
SPO Compact Flanges is the basis for ISO 27509, but extends beyond this standard up to 20 000 psi pressure class and flanges types such as swivel ring flanges, blind flanges and additional components such as high integrity seal rings. These compact flanges have been used in the North Sea and subsea projects worldwide in subsea processing structures like subsea pump systems for more than 10 years.
INSUBSEA® Direct Electrical Heating (DEH) system
13.11.2017 - ABB
One of the obvious problems posed by working in deep waters, and often in remote and harsh environments, is that the equipment is inaccessible. Direct Electrical Heating (DEH) system prevents the formation of hydrate and wax in flowlines and pipelines, without the use of chemicals. ABB's INSUBSEA® DEH systems consist of a tailor-made topside package installed in the platform‘s local equipment room (LER), or delivered as a complete module/containerized solution. The package contains transformer, compensation unit, symmetration unit, control and protection products and fibre optical measurement.
The benefits include longer equipment lifetime, reduced site construction schedule, reduction in Opex and Capex and an environmentally-friendly solution.
DeepSeaMaster subsea flow measurement
08.11.2017 - ABB
DeepSeaMaster is a flowmeter used on the sea bed to inject additives or to measure product, often at depths of many hundreds of meters. Construction materials are a critical factor in subsea applications, as resistance to severe erosion and corrosion is essential. DeepSeaMaster can be fabricated from a wide range of alternative materials, although Duplex and Super Duplex are most common.
The DeepSeaMaster is designed for use in arctic environments. It handles low ambient temperatures coupled with higher fluid temperatures and conditions where both the environment and the process fluid are aggressive.
ABB supplies material traceability certificates to ensure the quality and suitability of the material used in the manufacture of all subsea flow elements.
Omnirise booster
29.01.2018 - FSubsea
Omnirise is a fully electric pumping system for singlephase (water, seawater, oil, condensate, chemicals) or multi-phase (wellstream) fluids. It is suited for well- and subsea process related applications, such as boosting, injection, offload and transfer. It requires no barrier fluid system and has built-in variable speed control.
Omnirise is the most autonomous "all electric" boosting systems on the market, making it suitable for operations in remote locations. It is designed for very low maintenance and suited for seabed as well as topside (unmanned) applications.
A version for singlephase liquids capable of operating at 400V has reached TRL-4 . A 6600V system is currently under development and scheduled to reach TRL-4 in first half of 2019.
ClampOn Subsea Particle Monitor
30.01.2018 - ClampOn
The ClampOn Particle Monitor monitors sand through passive ultrasonic technology. It detects the ultrasonic signal that is generated by particles impacting the inside of the pipe wall, just after the bend where the sensor is installed. The instrument has onboard Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for analysing of the collected data and sends real-time results to control system, giving the operator immediate warning if sand is being produced.
It is designed for depths to 3000 meters and have full redundancy, for high reliability through seasons with reduced access.
Operators are using particle monitors widely to increase production rate by finding a maximum sand free rate. By monitoring and evaluating the data in real-time, the operator can make immediate decisions to ensure safe production.
The Seabox™ subsea water treatment module is installed on the seafloor, designed to treat 40 000 bpd of sea water for injection, directly into subsea wells or via topside. The Seabox™ module disinfects water and removes all solids down to 10 μm using electrolysis and long residence time. Subsea water treatment ensures operators’ flexibility to adjust capacity needs as well as implement water injection on fields otherwise found too expensive.
For arctic conditions, the Seabox™ module will mean a reduction in chemicals used, lower energy demand and reduced need for offshore manning. It is not obstructed by topside weight and space or distance to injection wells. The Seabox™ will accelerate production and increase recovery through flexibility and a more active reservoir management.
The SWIT™ subsea water treatment and intake technology, with the Seabox™ module as its cornerstone, utilizes filtration and membrane technology to tailor raw seawater to reservoir requirements – particle-free, low salinity or low sulfate water. The SWIT™ technology reduces the need for maintenance without compromising performance, all done subsea. Removing filtration and membrane equipment from topside facility reduces topside infrastructure and offshore manning. There is a significant reduction in CAPEX and OPEX, but still greater availability is achieved through the SWIT™ water treatment technology.
For arctic climate this solution provides a more environmental friendly approach to water treatment, due to decreased use of chemicals, power consumption and need for topside infrastructure.
Installation services
25.10.2017 - Ocean Installer
Ocean Installer is a Norwegian subsea contractor with a global horizon that delivers full EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) services within the area of marine and subsea operations.
Ocean Installer can design, procure and install subsea power and control systems within specifications from the customers and with use of subcontractors. Ocean Installer has executed several projects to date for installation of subsea power facilities. The design can accommodate cold climate conditions such as ice scouring, sub zero temperature and challenging weather. The use of ICE class vessels further enhances our ability to perform in arctic and cold climate conditions.
INSUBSEA® power solutions
27.10.2017 - ABB
ABB is a global leader of power solutions to the oil and gas industry and offers a range of specialized electrical power systems, drives and service for critical subsea production equipment.
Producing oil and gas from reservoirs located at long distances from land, such as in arctic regions, is a costly proposition that presents many challenges to offshore operators. Subsea installations situated far from shore or remote platforms can be a very cost-efficient solution as it may eliminate the need for a fixed or floating topside installation.
To help operators achieve efficient electric power supply and control at long step-out distances, ABB offers total subsea power solutions with highly developed electrical products and associated services tailored for subsea production applications.
Subsea transformer
17.11.2017 - ABB
ABB's subsea transformer is liquid-filled, pressure-compensated and rated for depths up to 3000 meters. The subsea transformer reduce the high voltage to levels than can be used by pumps, motors and compressors, while providing reliable performance and cost benefits.
ABB’s subsea transformers are engineered to provide superior performance and cost benefits for subsea rotating equipment located at remote locations, far from a power supply.
ABB‘s subsea power and automation solutions are based on our specially designed products and advanced technology. Our vision is to ensure our customers’ production acitivities in ever longer, deeper and colder water.
INSUBSEA® Control
17.11.2017 - ABB
ABB's subsea control system provide high system availability and enable production with full capacity continually even if a fault appears in control or communication. The control modules can be retrieved and replaced without loss of the production. This is especially beneficial in remote locations, such as the Arctic.
Benefits of using INSUBSEA® Control is that it's an automated system that can operate for 30 years with little or no maintenance and it provides flexibility with respect to the step-out distance from the supply point.
To help operators achieve efficient electric power supply and control at long step-out distances, ABB offers total subsea power solutions with highly developed electrical products and associated services tailored for subsea production applications.
EPCI delivery
25.10.2017 - Ocean Installer
Ocean Installer is a Norwegian subsea contractor with a global horizon that delivers full EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) services within the area of marine and subsea operations.
Ocean Installer can design, procure and install pipeline systems within specifications from the customers and with use of subcontractors. Ocean Installer has executed several projects to date for procurement and installation of flexible pipeline systems. The design can accommodate cold climate conditions such as ice scouring, sub zero temperature and challenging weather. The use of ICE class vessels further enhances our ability to perform in arctic and cold climate conditions.
Project management and engineering
25.10.2017 - Ocean Installer
Ocean Installer holds strong SURF (Subsea structures, Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines) expertise, our technical staff having an average of 10 years' experience from this subsea segment. From design to installation, our people are highly experienced and merited professionals. Quality, efficiency and safety are at the heart of everything we do and we are continuously investing in and developing our assets and expertise.
Services include:
• FEED studies
• Detailed design engineering
• Installation analysis and engineering
• Flexible, umbilical and pipeline design and manufacturing support
• Complete EPCI delivery of subsea equipment
• Design for arctic and cold climate conditions
Ocean Installer has a strong track record for executing large scale projects on an international scene.
Competency Based Emergency Repair (CBER)
11.01.2018 - IK-Norway
IK-Norway provides solutions for subsea repair and modifications to existing infrastructure when failures are discovered during operation. We have significant experience and competency for rapid delivery of custom designed repair solutions. The Competency Based Emergency Repair (CBER) system includes the complete service from the failure identification until the solution is installed and in operation.
Arctic regions are environmentally sensitive areas. If an incident occurs and pipeline or subsea production equipment is leaking, it is vital to repair the leak as soon as possible. If an incident occurs, we will mobilize a team of specialists and senior engineers within 12 hours and have project management with all related functions up and running within 24 hours.
ClampOn DSP Particle Monitor
01.02.2018 - ClampOn
The ClampOn Particle Monitor sensor monitors sand through passive ultrasonic technology. It detects the ultrasonic signal that is generated by particles impacting the inside of the pipe wall, just after the pipeline bend where the sensor is installed. The instrument has onboard Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for analysing of the collected data and it sends real-time results to control system, giving the operator immediate warning when/if sand is being produced.
The topside sensors are certified for temperatures down to -50 °C.
Operators are using particle monitors widely to increase production rate by finding a maximum sand free rate. By monitoring and evaluating the data in real-time, the operator can make immediate decisions to ensure safe production.
FRAMO seawater lift pumps
02.02.2018 - Framo
Traditional pump solutions with a central pump room mean wasted space, added risk and higher operational costs. Framo pumps are different. Submerged in simple sidemounted caissons, our pumps eliminate both hull penetrations and the need for a massive internal pump room and extensive piping.
Powered with the unique electric Framo cable-free concept, submersible pumps also ensure increased uptime. This is thanks to a short, stiff rotating shaft that avoids excessive wear and tear. The total result is an oil and gas pumping solution that reduces risk while saving both space and money.
The finished pumping system is insulated, cooled and lubricated by a small external oil circulation unit, preventing any ingress, enabling it to operate continuously in the toughest conditions.
FRAMO electric firewater pumps
02.02.2018 - Framo
FRAMO electric fire water pumping systems are the preferred solution when higher pumping capacities are needed, or when the generator package is located too far from the fire water pump. In our solution, the diesel generator supplies power to a cable-free electric submersible pump.
The generator package is a complete containerized unit. It includes a fuel tank, starting system and ancillaries, installed on a single skid in accordance with NFPA20 and industry standards for fire water systems. Having all components in a single, fire-rated enclosure offers technical advantages that lead to savings. Optimized in size and weight, the module is simple to install on deck and designed for ease of maintenance and continuous operation in remote locations and tough conditions, such as the Arctic.
FRAMO hydraulic firewater pumps
02.02.2018 - Framo
Framo hydraulic fire water pumping systems, with single-stage pumps that rotate slowly during standby, offer a minimal start load and the best possible preparedness. The system uses a submerged hydraulically driven pump. This pump lifts the water to deck level, where it feeds into a pump that is directly driven by the diesel engine. Consequently, the diesel engine’s start load is kept to a minimum.
The lift pump runs continuously at low speed in standby mode, driven by a flow of low-pressure hydraulic fluid circulated by a small electrically driven pump. This ensures continuous availability and lubrication/heating of the fire water lift pump, preventing marine growth in the pump. In harsh environments far from land, such as operations in the Arctic, pump reliability is top priority.
FRAMO water injection pumps
02.02.2018 - Framo
FRAMO water injection pumping systems are the reliable way to increase reservoir pressure. The high-power stages are arranged back-to-back for balanced thrust forces, and the high-speed shaft operates well below first critical speed. The system is designed for minimal wear and tear and easy maintenance, even when working with produced water. The system has shown more than 98% average availability in over 4,000,000 operating hours logged, making it reliable and suitable for use in remote locations.
The FRAMO water injection pumping systems is value-adding by having less than half the footprint of a BB pump. Because a booster pump is integrated into the main injection pump, we eliminate the need for a separate pump with associated piping, valves and manifolds.
Nitrogen generators
19.04.2018 - WME
WME manufactures on-site nitrogen generator systems utilizing membrane air separation technology. Membrane modules contain thousands of hair-like membranes that collectively separate large amounts of high purity, dry nitrogen directly from compressed air, which may be applied to prevent degradation of cargo sensitive to oxygen, moisture or combustion by-products.
Pressurized nitrogen can also be used to fill pipes to protect from freezing in arctic conditions. Pre-heating of air and insulated cabinets with heater and heat tracing of pipes will enable the nitrogen generator to function in extreme weather conditions.
WME has over 20 years experience and can deliver both custom made or standardized nitrogen generators to offshore platforms, FPO/FPSO's and maritime installations.
Winterization of escapeways
20.10.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
GMC Maritime performs installation of products and systems for use in arctic regions. The quality and operational lifetime of products and systems depend on both the production quality and proper installation on site. This is potentially even more important in arctic regions, as the harsh environment and remote location provide challenges such as access to spare parts and maintenance.
GMC Maritime has extensive experience with installation work related to winterization solutions. We ensure proper installation of products and systems, hence reducing the risk of malfunction and downtime. GMC also provides documentation and commissioning of products and systems.
Ice management strategy
04.12.2017 - DNV GL
DNV GL can assist in developing an ice management procedure for temporary or permanent operations for facilities that operate in areas where there is a risk of interaction between the facility and sea ice and/or glacial ice. Ice management is performed either i) to avoid interaction between an installation and ice (sea ice and/or glacial ice), or ii) to reduce the global and local ice loads. Most commonly it is used to support floating installations.
“Any ice management approach that is intended to support the operation of an offshore system shall be configured to achieve an acceptable level of overall system reliability“ (ISO 19906, 2010). DNV GL has experience both with ice management in design and in making an ice management procedure for customers operating in the Barents Sea.
Winterization testing of products/systems
20.10.2017 - GMC Maritime
In our GMC Winterization Test Center we provide winterzation testing of all kinds of products for use in arctic regions. The test center provides adjustable temperatures from 0 to -40 degrees Celsius and simulates up to 25 m/s wind, with or without sea/water spray. The test center can be fitted with any instrumentation according to client requirements and needs.
Other specifications:
• Flir A315 thermal imaging camera with heated housing
• Sampling rate 20Hz
• Live and historical trending with up to 16 universal inputs
• Dimensions of door: 250x220 cm (width x height)
• Dimensions of room: 350x615x225 (width x length x height)
• DNV GL approval/compliance
Winterization of escapeways
20.10.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
GMC offers complete design and engineering of winterization solutions for operation in cold climate. Solutions will be based on a survey on the actual ship, rig or offshore installation.
We use our cold climate knowledge and experience to provide clients with safe operational conditions for equipment and personnel. We guide clients regarding notifications and laws, describe alternative ways to comply depending on duration of contract, weather data for planned operation and payback time for investment. Our solutions are based on both manual and automatic operation. Operation manual is included in the solution.
We provide the products, systems and knowledge needed to improve operational efficiency and uptime for our clients. A "turnkey" solution from GMC makes it easy for the clients.
Vessel design services
17.08.2017 - Wood
Design of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs), e.g. drilling semis and drill ships as well as floating production units. Wood provides multi-discipline engineering services including experience with winterization and harsh environments. Significant project experience from early concept studies through detail engineering and construction support/follow-up.
Low temperatures, lack of daylight during winter, atmospheric icing, snow accumulation and sea ice are all potential challenges when operating in arctic areas. Mitigating measures need to be implemented at design stage in order to achieve a safe and reliable facility. Wood has competence and experience enabling implementation of required mitigating measures for a fit for purpose facility.
Electrical power and propulsion systems
16.11.2017 - ABB
The wide adoption of Azipod propulsion technology in ice-breaking field has strengthened ABB’s reputation to fulfill even the most demanding sea transportation performance requirements. ABB has delivered electric propulsion systems to over 80 icebreakers or ice-going vessels ranging from LNG's and OSV's to cargo tankers with a propulsion power of up to 36 MW.
We are in a unique position to manufacture total electric power and propulsion solution for icebreaking vessels. All main products in our solutions are produced in-house, which enables us to control and secure complete deliveries, and to simplify lifetime maintenance and service.
GMC Maritime performs installation of products and systems for use in arctic regions. The quality and operational lifetime of products and systems depend on both the production quality and proper installation on site. This is potentially even more important in arctic regions, as the harsh environment and remote location provide challenges such as access to spare parts and maintenance.
GMC Maritime has extensive experience with installation work related to winterization solutions. We ensure proper installation of products and systems, hence reducing the risk of malfunction and downtime. GMC also provides documentation and commissioning of products and systems.
Polar code approval
13.12.2017 - GMC Maritime
From 1 January 2017, Polar Code is an IMO requirement that applies to all ships operating in the Arctic and Antarctica. The Arctic extends north of 60 latitudes except for the Norwegian coast because of Gulf Stream. This means that vessels operating in these areas must have Polar Code approval.
GMC offers the necessary assistance to achieve Polar Code approval. We offer complete survey, information on requirements in the Polar Code, alternative solutions, required design/engineering, products/solutions, installation, required personnel training and user manual. GMC has solid knowledge related to cold climate operations and Polar Code requirements. In addition, we have close dialogue with classification society and government authority.
Lifesaving Equipment
12.12.2018 - Palfinger Marine Safety
Palfinger Marine Safety is the global leading manufacturer of highly reliable, innovative and customised lifesaving equipment and handling solutions for maritime industries, offering a wide range of high-end davits and lifeboat solutions.
Our lifesaving equipment is designed and tested for service in demanding environments in accordance with latest IMO/SOLAS regulations, and can be polar proven upon request. Our products suitable for operations in arctic and cold climate environments include LBT Lifeboats (25-150 person capacity), Free Fall Lifeboats (70 person capacity) and various types of davits.
Palfinger Marine Safety promises Lifetime Excellence. For our customers, this means excellence without compromise, and reliable, economical solutions throughout the entire product life-cycle.
Ship design
14.12.2018 - LMG MARIN
LMG Marin specializes in tailor-made ship design for cost-effective operations worldwide. We provide all design, engineering and documentation required to build ships, floating structures and platforms according to customer needs.
We design drillships and offshore vessels with superior station-keeping and seakeeping capabilities, ferries and high-speed vessels with minimum fuel consumption, and cruise vessels with maximized passenger comfort and safety. All ship types can be customized with ice-strengthened hull to enable year round operations in arctic and cold climate.
LMG Marin assists ship owners to introduce cutting-edge, environmentally friendly solutions for their ships. We also have experience with batteries, hydrogen and different types of green technology hybrid solutions.
Marine service
16.11.2017 - ABB
Vessels operating in harsh environments do not have much time to act when there is a failure. We provide remote diagnostic and on-call repairs to address any technical incident as quickly as possible. Nobody has a better knowledge of ABB products and systems than the engineers who created and developed the systems themselves.
With our Remote Diagnostic System, our engineers at the Global 24/7 Technical Support Center have instant access to vessel and equipment data and all ABB resources necessary to resolve the case. This reduces the need for costly on-site service visits and improves system performance, up-time and overall vessel profitability.
UPTIME AMC gangway
24.11.2017 - UPTIME International
The UPTIME AMC gangway facilitates transit from a floating vessel to a fixed or floating installation. The crew is protected from the elements and risks by using smaller crew transfer vessels are removed.
The gangway systems have environmental protection for the crew, heating of oil and machinery and operators, lights to operate in constant dusk or dark and camera systems for off-site supervision and control.
By using weatherproof gangways, crew can transit with little risk and effort from support vessel to an installation. The support vessel does not have to use smaller skiffs that are prone to icing, navigation challenges and less protection against the environment.
ABB Ability™ automated data collection
16.11.2017 - ABB
ABB Ability™ provides a full-range of digital solutions that help oil and gas companies manage complexity. ABB Ability™ for oil and gas reduce operational costs by 30% and commissioning time by 50% — all while driving safety improvements through automated data collection and analysis. The reduced commissioning time provided by ABB Ability™ is especially beneficial in arctic regions where the installation season is shorter.
Manually collecting and analyzing vast amounts of data can result in data inaccuracy, inconsistencies and incompleteness, which can trigger risk and cost implications. ABB Ability™ solutions for oil and gas turn data into insights and ultimately into action in the physical world, thus providing improved efficiency for the customer.
ENERGY Firecover®
09.11.2018 - KAEFER Energy
The oil and gas industry places extreme demands on passive fire-protection for its installations. Passive fire protection is therefore a vital component of the safety system. ENERGY Firecover® is a new and innovative firebox for the protection of valves and flanges, which complies with all fire and explosion standards identified in NORSOK R-004. ENERGY Firecover® has been developed and tested to protect systems under a range of fire scenarios. It has documented robust qualities and works efficient also in cold and harsh conditions.
ENERGY Firecover® is a cost-effective, time-efficient solution which predicts good lifecycle costs since the external protection is made of maintenance-free stainless steel.
The oil and gas industry places extreme demands on passive fire-protection for its installations. Passive fire is therefore a vital component of the safety system. ENERGY Fireshield® is a passive fire protection solution which is jetfire tested in accordance to NORSOK R-004, and explosion tested up to 1,0 barg (simulated). Removable panels offer easy access below the casing for visual inspection, without impacting the fire-shield integrity of the system, enabling easy maintenance in cold and harsh conditions.
ENERGY Fireshield® has documented robust qualities and works efficient in arctic areas. The product ensures low maintenance and life cycle cost, and is easy and fast to disassemble for inspection and maintenance.
Seabed intervention
15.11.2018 - Deep C
Deep C is a seabed intervention specialist who tailor superior turnkey solutions for your needs. We offer solutions which combine the best of seabed intervention technology, operational know-how and in-depth engineering expertise.
In relation to arctic and cold climate conditions we provide equipment and services based on experience and knowledge. Deep C has extensive experience from seabed operations in Newfoundland and in the Barents Sea, and with that first-hand awareness about arctic seabed intervention challenges.
Deep C provides clients with innovative, reliable and cost-efficient solutions. We provide added value to our clients by being innovative and by tailoring every project to our client’s needs.
Eureka cargo pump system
06.12.2018 - Eureka Pumps
Eureka Pumps is a Norwegian pump supplier with more than 40 years of experience in the oil and gas and marine industry, offering a range of pumps and generator sets that covers a majority of applications. Our cargo pump systems are used for crude/condensate unloading/export.
The Eureka electric-driven cargo oil export system gives you optimized HSE values like high system efficiency, low energy consumption, low noise and safe maintenance. The Eureka deepwell pump is a centrifugal, single- or multistage, product lubricated line shaft type.
All critical parts are placed and maintained from the top deck side. Pumps are designed for continous operation with 20 000 hours interval between major inspection. In remote locations the Eureka deepwell pump is easily maintained by the crew.
Eureka fire water pump system
10.12.2018 - Eureka Pumps
Eureka Pumps is a Norwegian pump supplier with more than 40 years of experience in the oil and gas and marine industry, offering a range of pumps and generator sets that covers a majority of applications.
Eureka Pumps supplies fire water pump packages with pumps powered either directly by diesel engines or by diesel electric generators. The Eureka fire water system includes a driver, a pump, and a control system with no need for utility consumption in operation mode. The equipment has low maintenance requirements and well-proven effects in arctic climate.
Eureka process pumps
10.12.2018 - Eureka Pumps
Eureka Pumps has a wide range of centrifugal pumps for the oil and gas industry. These centrifugal pumps make a fine range, covering numerous applications for offshore installations, FPSO’s and oil refineries. The various applications require different pump solutions, so tailor-made designs can be provided to meet clients needs. Our application engineers select the best pump for the duty in line with clients process data and layout requirements.
The Eureka series contains medium duty centrifugal pumps and heavy duty construction, all in accordance with the latest edition of API 610. The equipment has low maintenance requirements and well-proven effects in arctic climate.
Eureka sea water lift pumps
10.12.2018 - Eureka Pumps
Eureka Pumps is a Norwegian pump supplier with more than 40 years of experience in the oil and gas and marine industry, offering a range of pumps and generator sets that covers a majority of applications. All our dry mounted sea water pumps require low maintenance and have well-proven effects in arctic climate.
The Eureka lineshaft deepwell pump is a vertical turbine product lubricated pump driven by a standard dry mounted electric motor. The Eureka submerged electric deepwell pump is a vertical turbine product lubricated pump driven by a submerged electric motor. The Eureka BB2 pump is a single stage, double suction, double volute, radially split API 610 pump. It is designed for continuous duty and is particularly adaptable for the sea water lift application.
Eureka service facilities
10.12.2018 - Eureka Pumps
Eureka Pumps is a Norwegian pump supplier with more than 40 years of experience in the oil and gas and marine industry, offering a range of pumps and generator sets that covers a majority of applications. We offer services for upgrading, modification, equipment testing, installation and commissioning.
Eureka Pumps has advanced service facilities along the Norwegian coast (Stavanger, Mongstad, Kristiansund and Hammerfest). We provide service on all pump types and brands, including equipment for arctic and cold climate. Our employees are certified for offshore assignments and provide service out in the field, domestic, at the service centre or international. Repair, modifications and upgrades can also be provided at the customer’s plant, onshore or offshore, dependent upon complexity.
Rapp Bomek is a global leader in advanced door, window and wall safety solutions for energy, civil and defence markets worldwide, and has been a market leader in the structural safety industry for over 30 years. We offer a complete range of solutions that are tried and tested to withstand the toughest environments and are resistant to fire, blast, gas, water, intrusion, ballistics and noise, as well as the harshest of climates. By focusing on quality, we not only comply with the highest industry standards, we set the standard.
SafeGuard is a fire extinguisher system for containerized equipment based on 3M Novec 1230 extinguishing fluid.
JB Well Solutions uses SafeGuard for its own containerized units and performs upgrades of existing units to comply with DNV GL-ST-E272 (former DNV 2.7-2) and Solas. The Novec system has also been approved by VDS, LPCD, UL, FM, DNV, ABS, BV, NSI, BZI, DMA MCA, LRA and RINA amongst others and is accepted and included in the ISO 14520.
Arctic/cold climate advantages:
• Standard ambient design temp. -20⁰C to +35⁰C, lower temp. also available
• Options for additional heating etc. for extreme conditions
Added value for customer:
• Field proven solutions
• Standardized designs to keep cost down
Firesafe fire and blast bellows
30.10.2017 - Firesafe Energy
Firesafe has developed a fire and blast bellow for sealing the gap between the hatch coaming and riser, both drilling and intervention risers. The product was originally developed for ConocoPhillips but has later also been supplied to other operators, like Statoil. The bellow has been tested and approved for jet-fire (350kW/m2, >15min), HC-fire (H0) and blast up to 1.4 barg. The flexible seal can also accommodate for riser movements, both horizontally (up to 900mm) and vertically (up to 150mm).
Former clients are very pleased and satisfied with the product. Additional features are protection against falling objects and weather seal. Keeping decks fully sealed (e.g. against snow, rain, spill etc.) enhances the working conditions and is very important in harsh environment like the Arctic.
GPG Marine
30.10.2017 - Firesafe Energy
GPG Marine is a sealing material (mortar) for cable and pipe penetrations through fire barriers.
• Tested and approved for HC-fire (H0,H60,H120) for cable penetrations
• H0 fire resistance met without use of any extra insulation
• IMO (A60, A0) and jet-fire tests (350kW/m2) for penetrations are to be carried out in the near future
• Very cost-effective material with excellent fire resistance properties compared to conventional solutions
• Easy, fast and flexible installation
Firesafe has also developed a system for upgrading existing cable penetrations (e.g. MCT) to a satisfactory fire-safety level in a very cost-effective way. Sufficient seal systems are very important in harsh environments, like the Arctic, in protection of process equipment/areas from bad weather and rain/ice exposure.
A main feature of the ABB safety systems, offering fire and gas protection technology constitutes an integral part of System 800xA High Integrity. System 800xA can integrate both addressable and non-addressable fire and gas detectors into a complete safety system. This enhances functionality, increases safety and considerably simplifies the engineering process.
The solution solves two of the biggest challenges currently facing the oil and gas industry: a) how to keep up with the rapid changes in automation and information technologies, both of which traditionally require the presence of highly specialized engineers on site, and b) how to eliminate the need for the costly deployment of these specialists at remote offshore and onshore facilities without jeopardizing productivity and safety.
Measurement and analytics
17.11.2017 - ABB
The toughest industrial environments in the world demand engineering excellence without compromise. ABB engineers help customers to solve the most demanding temperature measurement challenges.
From standard pressure, temperature and level measurement to subsea flowmeters, ABB offers proven solutions for the wellhead, drilling and production. ABB specializes in providing the customer with standalone solutions for the toughest application or integrated solutions that combine instrumentation, control and electrical automation to improve operational efficiency.
In addition, ABB also offers the largest factory certified field service capability available globally to support customers requirements with expertise and experience in their local region.
Autronica Fire and Security is a leading innovator, manufacturer and supplier of fire and gas safety worldwide. Our products ensure safety in applications on land, sea and in the petrochemical, oil and gas sectors. The AutroSafe Integrated Fire and Gas (IFG) 4 is designed for the toughest requirements and expands the possibilities of a fire and gas detection system even further.
Our fire and gas detectors are tested for harsh environment and are certified to tolerate a temperature up to -55 degrees Celsius. We have the best knowledge about these products in the industry, and will provide the best help for our customers with selecting the correct equipment for the correct application.
Firefighting systems
05.04.2018 - Firenor
Firenor designs, produces, assembles, tests, installs and commissions an enormous variety of high quality active firefighting systems for onshore and offshore industries. From conceptual design work to on-time delivery of pre-tested equipment, Firenor is a turnkey supplier of active firefighting systems. Firenor also ensures the integrity of fire fighting equipment by performing full flow testing, maintenance, and supplying spare parts as needed.
Our fire fighting systems can be adapted to arctic locations where pipefreezing is a concern by filling the pipe network with air instead of water and by storing the system in an insulated cabinet.
The knowledgeable staff at Firenor is highly experienced, with some employees having worked in the active fire protection industry for over 30 years.
Active fire fighting systems
19.04.2018 - WME
WME is a single source provider of active firefighting systems and fire prevention systems to fixed and floating offshore installations. We provide project management, purchase, engineering, design, documentation, fabrication, test, installation, commissioning, spare parts and service. WME also carries out research and development of water mist nozzles and systems.
For extreme weather conditions, WME deliver arctic type foam, heat tracing, insulated cabinets with heater and pipes in Titanium, CuNi or Super Duplex.
WME delivers innovative engineering services as well as cost-efficient and high quality fire protection systems. Our commitment to excellence is based on a deep and wide experience in both fire engineering and water mist technology.
Bilfinger Lambda fire protection products provide slim building, high performing passive fire protection. The products are extensively tested and certified by DNV GL. Bilfinger produces both rigid (steel boxes) and flexible (jackets) passive fire protection products for valves, piping and bolts/flanges covering pool fire to 350kW/m2 jetfire.
Materials used are tested and installed in harsh weather environments. The Favuseal Polymer material used in our jetfire boxes has been frozen to cryogenic without adversely impacting its fire protection properties.
The prefabricated products are developed to be slim building, easy to install, remove and re-install with minimum tooling and effort. This ensures reliable long term protection of critical infrastructure at low life-time cost.
Surface protection
07.12.2018 - KAEFER Energy
KAEFER Energy offers a wide range of surface protection services, e.g. blast cleaning, passive fire protection, Ultra High Pressure (UHP) cleaning, metallization and PTFE coating.
We have a large selection of mobile equipment for surface protection including UHP pumps, fire insulation pumps (Cover Cats) paint pumps and sandblasting units. Our surface protection solutions have documented robust qualities and works efficient in arctic areas.
KAEFER Energy has a solid background of experience in surface protection, both offshore and onshore. We carry out all types of surface protection projects, and have competencies and routines that ensure high quality and progress.
Fire and blast wall systems
14.12.2018 - IKM dsc Engineering
IKM dsc Engineering is a leading supplier of certified and prefabricated passive fire and blast wall systems, radiant shielding, fire jackets and wind walls/louvers/vent out panels to the oil and gas industry. Having contributed to over 100 projects for various clients worldwide, our experience is extensive.
We provide fire and blast protection around wellhead areas, utility/process modules and living quarters. The fire and blast wall systems are lightweight, maintenance-free, easy to install and designed for high-pressure blasts. All our products are adaptable and customised to project specifications, and easily applicable for arctic and cold climate.
Dispersion modelling
17.12.2018 - Gexcon
Accidental release of toxic and flammable substances is one of the largest contributors to the hazards of most industrial and offshore facilities. Assessing the consequences and risks of such accidental releases is essential in any risk assessment for both onsite and offsite effects. Dispersion modelling is especially important in remote, arctic areas with long distances from shore.
Gexcon’s consultants can help you assess those hazards and minimise their probability of occurrence. Our competences in assessing the practical implications of toxic and flammable releases, as well as our skills in modelling, will ensure an optimal solution that suits your operation.
ULTIMATE lightweight fire insulation solutions
20.12.2018 - GLAVA
The increasing focus on safety on board is leading to new constructions standards, with fire protection being key for shipbuilders and contractors. ULTIMATE is a new generation of mineral wool: this unique range of products meets the highest standards of fire protection, including excellent levels of performance in both reaction to fire and fire resistance. ULTIMATE products are system solutions that isolate against fire, thermal and acoustic conditions.
ULTIMATE offers state-of-the-art lightweight fire resistance solutions for marine standard constructions, also applicable for cold and harsh environments. Among project references offshore, ULTIMATE products have been used for insulation at Oil Rig H6 due to requirements of low weight combined with high fire resistance.
ABB Ability™ System 800xA Simulator
17.11.2017 - ABB
ABB Ability System 800xA Simulator is a scalable solution in system size, functionality and control system connectivity. Continuous pressures to reduce costs are balanced by a company’s social responsibility to protect its people, property, environment, and the surrounding community from harm. While control systems automate large sections of most plants, human error remains a critical contributor to most accidents.
The cost-effective 800xA Simulator, together with a dynamic process model, enables training for operators and testing of control logic, which reduces start-up time, reduces unplanned shutdowns, assures longer life and lower lifecycle costs. Our vision is to ensure our customers’ production acitivities in ever longer, deeper and colder water, without compromising safety.
VE G-SIM
14.11.2018 - Visual Engineering
VE G-SIM is an immersive gamified learning and training simulator that increases engagement and expedite learning and knowledge retention for efficient and safe operations. The simulator can be tailor-made for realistic visualization of operations in arctic conditions.
Key features include step-by-step procedure training, scenario/obstacle-based safety training, facility familiarization walk-through, customised testing module that allows repeat “hands-on” trial and error, and training performance and progress report. VE G-SIM enables training of complex and dangerous operations in a completely safe virtual environment without the expensive hardware of a traditional simulator.
Winterization of escapeways
03.05.2017 - GMC Maritime
GMC Maritime provides preproduced and moulded escapeways with heattrace for floors and stairs, suitable in arctic regions. The system is delivered with a power management system to achieve minimum energy use while keeping escapeways free of ice and snow (surface temperature at approx. 2 degrees Celsius). The system is approved by a letter of compliance with anti-icing performance requirements of DNVGL-OS-A201 and covers DNV GL notation Basic, Cold and Polar. The system is approved down to -25 degrees Celsius.
Heated escapeways keep the surface free for ice and snow, providing a safe environment for normal walking and evacuation if needed. Moulded escapeways are flexible and a cost-efficient way of heating surfaces in order to ensure safe operations in the arctic regions.
Personnel on Board solution
30.08.2017 - IDENTEC SOLUTIONS
Identec's Personnel on Board solution helps give visibility of personnel on board offshore installations and onshore facilities. The solution consists of RFID tags that corresponds with antennas, which again sends the tag movement to a platform called Watcherpersonnel. The user can observe all movements on this platform. The solution is especially suited for harsh environments where instant visibility of personnel is key.
The customer can achieve the following:
• Up to 50% time saved on mustering and evacuation drills
• Instant knowledge of where personnel are, which helps rescue personnel in an emergency
• Instant visibility of who has boarded a lifeboat
• Instant visibility of who is in a safe zone, and who is in a hazardous zone
• Access control administration of doors
Telecommunication solution
17.11.2017 - ABB
ABB has detailed knowledge and extensive experience from applying safety standards and governmental requirements from all parts of the world. We deliver personnel safety systems for safeguarding personnel and equipment on and around an installation according to international rules and standards and adapted to meet local safety requirements.
Telecom on Goliat FPSO: Goliat is a floating production, storage and off-loading platform, 85 km off the coast of Northern Norway, where it processes oil from the first field to be developed in those waters. The telecom package allows technicians to manage and monitor the Goliat on the platform itself, and also from onshore operation center. As well as the usual data links, the platform connects with vessels within a range of about 10 km.
GMC Maritime performs installation of products and systems for use in arctic regions. The quality and operational lifetime of products and systems depend on both the production quality and proper installation on site. This is potentially even more important in arctic regions, as the harsh environment and remote location provide challenges such as access to spare parts and maintenance.
GMC Maritime has extensive experience with installation work related to winterization solutions. We ensure proper installation of products and systems, hence reducing the risk of malfunction and downtime. GMC also provides documentation and commissioning of products and systems.
Emergency preparedness planning involves establishing relevant emergency scenarios and identifying the potential risks that can lead to an emergency. Lloyds Register helps you develop risk prevention and mitigation strategies and ensure optimum return from investments by combining assessments with cost-benefit analysis.
Emergency evacuation in cold and dark conditions impacts design. Some challenges that potentially increase risk are:
• The effects of cold temperatures on human physiology and psychology
• Emergency response teams may be far away due to the remoteness
• Limited amount of vessels nearby to be called on for assistance
• Ice build up on escape routes and life boat embarkation systems
Lloyds Register helps operators achieve safe operation with robust hazard and risk control.
Freefall lifeboats
22.03.2018 - Norsafe
Norsafe Gravity Escape System (GES) freefall lifeboats are suitable for all types of ships and offshore installations. They provide a secure and protected means of escape for persons on board vessels or platforms and are skid launched by a specific davit.
Our freefall lifeboats are system type approved according to standard applicable regulations, including Polar Code and low temperature standards issued by authorities and third parties. The company has performed a number of full-scale tests and exercises in both simulated and realistic arctic conditions in order to document product performance and mitigate potential risks in these hostile environments.
Our freefall lifeboats are designed and constructed for safe, reliable, low maintenance standby and operation.
Conventional lifeboats
22.03.2018 - Norsafe
Norsafe conventional Totally Enclosed Lifeboat (TELB) provides a secure and protected means of escape. The TELBs are made of fire-retardant glass-fibre reinforce polyester (GRP) and can be used on ships and offshore installations. It is launched by a cantilevered platform davit or single pivot davit and have a positive stability up to 180 degrees.
Our TELBs are system type approved according to applicable regulations, including Polar Code and low temperature standards issued by authorities and third parties. A number of full-scale tests and exercises in both simulated and realistic arctic conditions is performed in order to document product performance and mitigate potential risks.
The TELBs design and construction fulfil the need for reliable, low maintenance standby and operation.
Rescue boats
22.03.2018 - Norsafe
Norsafe’s rescue boats has excellent reliability, manoeuvrability, and sea keeping abilities in order to fulfil its prime function - to provide an effective means of search and recovery for persons missing at sea. When installed with an approved davit, the boat fulfils the requirements for fast rescue boats on offshore installations and standby vessels.
Our rescue boats are system type approved according to applicable regulations, including Polar Code and low temperature standards issued by authorities and third parties. A number of full-scale tests and exercises in both simulated and realistic arctic conditions is performed in order to document product performance and mitigate potential risks.
It is designed to fulfil the need for reliable, low maintenance standby and operation.
Noise and vibration
11.09.2017 - Multiconsult
Our services include verification of source, noise and vibration levels, noise reduction and speech intelligibility (PAGA). For procurement of equipment, we prepare specific requirements for each package. We undertake close monitoring of suppliers and witnessing of factory acceptance test.
In cold climate, wind- and ice induced noise and vibrations require special consideration. Excessive noise levels affect the work environment and can inhibit communication in critical situations.
Meeting noise and vibration limits is essential for HSE, project cost and progress. Vibrations can even lead to equipment malfunction. Multiconsult has the necessary in-house experience and equipment for area noise mapping and personnel dosimeter measurements, as well as data simulations of noise levels.
Scaffolding and weather protection
23.11.2018 - KAEFER Energy
KAEFER Energy offers all relevant access services for the oil and gas industry. The access service consists of scaffolding, weather protection, rope access and rigging. We are specialized in creating a complete access management solution, from planning to design, static calculation to erection, inspection, documentation and dismantling.
In arctic environments, it is important to protect workers and equipment during construction. To reduce HSE risks on site, we provide scaffolding that includes weatherproofing to protect workers and equipment. We have relevant experience with scaffolding and weatherproofing from the LNG project Snøhvit at Melkøya.
We offer efficient solutions customized according to our customers need to reduce HSE risks during construction in arctic environments.
Insulation services
06.12.2018 - KAEFER Energy
KAEFER Energy offers a wide range of insulation services, e.g. heat insulation, cold insulation and refrigeration, noise insulation, fire-proofing, HVAC insulation and cladding of pipework and ducting.
We have broad experience in insulation of oil and gas installations both onshore, offshore, and on LNG plants – many of them in cold and arctic environments. We solve challenges within insulation on vessels, technical rooms in industrial buildings etc.
Our solutions can be customized for arctic environments and are easy to maintain in cold and harsh weather conditions. KAEFER Energy has solid expertise and experience related to complex and comprehensive challenges.
Satellite imagery for ice monitoring
15.09.2017 - KSAT
KSAT provides Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical satellite imagery for ice detection and monitoring. SAR is a well-suited sensor for sea ice monitoring due to its ability to image the sea surface through darkness and clouds. SAR imagery can cover huge areas (up to 500x500 km), and due to the polar orbits of the SAR satellites, potential image acquisition frequency increases with latitude.
KSAT has licenses and equipment to task, downlink and process SAR imagery from all the relevant commercial SAR satellites in orbit. In addition, KSAT owns and operates the world’s largest commercial ground station at the island of Svalbard (SvalSAT) and the TrollSAT ground station in Antarctica. By downlinking imagery to these stations, global imagery can be accessed and delivered extremely fast.
Telecommunications
20.11.2018 - Tampnet
Tampnet operates the largest offshore high capacity communication network in the world in the North Sea and the GoM – serving more than 350 oil and gas platforms, FPSOs and exploration rigs.
Tampnet’s vision is to become a global leader in providing high capacity, low latency and reliable connectivity to offshore installations, mobile rigs and vessels. Our solutions for telecommunications are robust and well suited for the harsh arctic environment.
Tampnet’s mission is to add value to our customers through connecting offshore assets to a robust and reliable terrestrial network with high capacity and low latency. Our services enable our customers to improve on quality, health, safety, efficiency and welfare in their offshore operations.
Common Operating Picture (COP)
15.03.2017 - StormGeo
StormGeo’s Cable Lay Service provides a Common Operating Picture (COP) to enable operators, owners and supporting agencies engaged in operations to make effective, knowledge-based and timely decisions. The intuitive portal interface allows users to control displayed layers including metocean data, vessel locations, AIS tracking, satellite and radar imagery, visibility, ice conditions and other parameters.
The service helps operators in arctic regions to improve the planning of their operations and make informed decisions, in order to know when, where and for how long weather conditions will allow for safe operations. StormGeo delivers a proven solution used in several of the major arctic operations for oil and gas, shipping and cable lay.
SENSFIB Ice Load Monitoring (ILM) system
12.12.2018 - Light Structures
The challenges of operating in ice-infested waters affect more and more vessels as arctic shipping routes are opening, and offshore oil and gas related activities in the Arctic continue to increase. Financially it is essential to be able to operate and utilize the vessel all year around. However ice loads exceeding the design load is a major risk for the hull and may cause permanent damage to the hull and interrupt operation.
SENSFIB Ice Load Monitoring (ILM) system measures the actual load on the hull and displays the utilization factor of the hull structure before yield (permanent damage). The system features a bridge display for presenting actual loads in real-time, contributing to more safe and effective operation helping the navigator making informed decisions.
