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.
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.
Conceptual and structural design
26.04.2017 - Dr.techn.Olav Olsen
Dr.techn.Olav Olsen Arctic Technology Group comprises of engineers with master degrees within ice related subjects as well as engineers that have or are participating in arctic engineering projects such as Sakhalin I, Sakhalin II, Hibernia and Shtokman CCFT. The group has field experience from Svalbard, the Barents Sea and the Caspian Sea as well as ice basin model testing experience from Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchanstalt (HSVA, Germany) and Krylov Shipbuilding and Research Institute (KSRI, Russia).
The strength of Dr.techn.Olav Olsen in this field is the combination of theoretical knowledge, engineering practice and real-life experience. Adding to this the FE and hydrodynamic experts, the resource base is substantial.
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.
Polar Code certification
04.04.2017 - 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 vessel design and operations. Furthermore, an increased perception that there is easier access to arctic regions and that they are more navigable, has increased shipping traffic. This has been a catalyst for protecting the sensitive polar environment from the effects of shipping.
The Polar Code is different to most existing regulation because it is, in part, goal-based rather than prescriptive. Lloyd's Register Consulting can make it easier for you to navigate your way to compliance. We are your partner in complying with the Polar Code and you can access our wealth of arctic expertise to get exactly what you need.
Aluminium is an emerging material in offshore and marine construction. Hydro provides specialist design support and manufacture solutions using extrusion technology which is used mainly in structural applications, such as floors, framework, housing modules and helipads.
Aluminium is lighter than steel and can cope with the same heavy structural loads and hostile environment as other metals. Unlike most steel grades, aluminium does not become brittle at low temperatures. Instead, aluminium gets stronger and its ductility and toughness increases, making it suitable in the Arctic.
As weight saving is one of the levers for reducing cost in the offshore and marine industries, using aluminium has a direct impact on transportation cost, and cost and time for installation and decommissioning.
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
Polymer solutions
21.09.2017 - Trelleborg Offshore Norway
Trelleborg build upon a vast history of expertise in polymer solutions to deliver cost-effective products that seal, damp and protect in the harshest environments. From structural bearing systems to floatover solutions, grout seals, corrosion protection and anti-vibration mounts, Trelleborg Engineered Products play a pivotal role in a number of applications.
Trelleborg deliver specially designed solutions for operation in arctic and cold climates that dampen impacts, noise, vibrations, and seal and protect against the harsh weather, ice conditions, abrasion and corrosion.
Customers can rely on Trelleborg Engineered Products to deliver innovative polymer solutions that significantly improve the quality, safety and efficiency of its customers’ operations.
Field development - FPSOs
28.06.2018 - Aibel
Floating production, storage and offloading vessels have become a natural choice for many field development projects. Aibel’s experience extends from the early design of turret-moored production vessels in the late 1980s to the implementation of fully-fledged EPC projects with the delivery of complete FPSO topsides and individual modules, including floating production units for remote locations and arctic conditions.
Aibels long-time experience in design and operation in arctic regions is a vital foundation for capital investment evaluations, execution lead-time understanding as well as operational understanding. We provide optimal and innovative solutions within engineering, construction, modifications and maintenance throughout the entire life cycle.
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.
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.
Winterization testing of products/systems
27.04.2017 - 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
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.
Conseptual and structural design
03.11.2017 - Dr.techn.Olav Olsen
Dr.techn.Olav Olsen Arctic Technology Group comprises of engineers with master degrees within ice related subjects as well as engineers that have or are participating in arctic engineering projects such as Sakhalin I, Sakhalin II, Hibernia and Shtokman CCFT. The group has field experience from Svalbard, the Barents Sea and the Caspian Sea as well as ice basin model testing experience from Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchanstalt (HSVA, Germany) and Krylov Shipbuilding and Research Institute (KSRI, Russia).
The strength of Dr.techn.Olav Olsen in this field is the combination of theoretical knowledge, engineering practice and real-life experience. Adding to this the FE and hydrodynamic experts, the resource base is substantial.
Support system services
14.11.2017 - Oglaend System
Oglaend System develops and supplies complete multidiscipline support systems, cable trays and ladders for EI&T, HVAC and piping. Through 40 years in business we are experts in harsh offshore and onshore environments. Our systems are successfully tested in arctic conditions in projects such as Yamal LNG (RU), Snøhvit LNG (NO) and Goliat FPSO (NO).
We support you in all phases of your project. Our support engineers can assist in 3D design, structural analysis and product development. Our systems can be delivered in pre-cut lengths as kits or pre-fabricated modules - reducing complexity at the construction yard. We provide construction team training and engineering support at site to ensure safe and timely deliveries.
All to ensure lowest total system costs. We make you more competitive!
Topside valves
26.01.2018 - Norvalves
Norvalves is an innovative fast-track valve manufacturer supplying the oil and gas industry. In-house design, engineering and manufacturing allows us to produce and deliver high quality, bespoke valves with marked leading delivery times.
Our flexibility in production gives fast turnaround on orders with high complexity regarding materials, testing and customer specifications. Our valves are designed for the tough challenges in the North Sea and fulfill all required standards for almost all installations. Our highly skilled engineers develop bespoke valves to solve challenges such as size, temperature, isolation, lifetime and other special requirements.
From the high standards topside to the complexity on the deepest subsea installation, we manufacture valves at market leading lead times.
IKM Testing is a major supplier of mechanical completion, commissioning and maintenance services both to the onshore and offshore industry in Norway and international locations. We perform services such as nitrogen services, hydro-jetting, hot oil flushing, chemical cleaning, pressure testing, on-site machining, video inspection, UAS/drone inspection, tank cleaning and bolt tensioning.
IKM Testing is experienced with operations in arctic and cold climate conditions, as the company has more than 400.000 man-hours experience from Goliat FPSO.
Focus on growth is always the goal, and IKM’s ambition is that even the most demanding customer shall choose IKM as their preferred business partner.
Aluminium is an emerging material in offshore and marine construction. Hydro provides specialist design support and manufacture solutions using extrusion technology which is used mainly in structural applications, such as floors, framework, housing modules and helipads.
Aluminium is lighter than steel and can cope with the same heavy structural loads and hostile environment as other metals. Unlike most steel grades, aluminium does not become brittle at low temperatures. Instead, aluminium gets stronger and its ductility and toughness increases, making it suitable in the Arctic.
As weight saving is one of the levers for reducing cost in the offshore and marine industries, using aluminium has a direct impact on transportation cost, and cost and time for installation and decommissioning.
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.
Engineering services - drilling topside solutions
12.03.2018 - MHWirth
MHWirth specializes in topside design and arrangements for drilling related areas and systems. We are a reliable concept and design partner to leading shipyards, drilling contractors and oil companies. Our services include feasibility studies, front-end engineering design, detail engineering and site support. Furthermore, MHWirth has extensive experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts. We also deliver fully documented design solutions including 3D models.
MHWirth has extensive multi-discipline engineering capability and competence with over 40 years of experience in the offshore market. We are a market leader in cold climate design, enabling optimal solutions designed to offer our valued customers with the safer, more efficient and reliable alternative.
Field development - Topsides
28.06.2018 - Aibel
An important aspect in topside design in arctic regions is winterization. Aibel can provide tailor-made process, drilling and living quarter facilities for platforms, where deliveries range from single modules to complete turnkey systems. Our solutions comply with stringent requirements for drilling, oil separation and stabilisation, gas treatment, compression, water treatment, utilities and support systems. The design phase focuses on cost-effective installation and ensures that the finished product is adapted to local environments and weather conditions.
Aibels long-time experience in design and operation in arctic regions is a vital foundation for capital investment evaluations, execution lead-time understanding as well as operational understanding.
Manual and actuated valves
11.09.2018 - Valvision
Through close cooperation with leading suppliers we provide a variety of manual and actuated valves to the onshore and offshore industry. We are specialists in tracing mechanical equipment, and we have the ability to build valve and actuator assemblies and valve stem extensions. We also provide valve testing, certification, maintenance and service solutions.
Our valves are design in such a way that they are applicable for use in arctic regions without any limitations. We have supplied valves to Melkøya, Goliat and Castberg, whom all are located in arctic regions.
Our specialists have unique and extensive experience with valves and mechanical equipment in the marine, onshore and offshore industries. We provide equipment that meet the high quality requirements specified by the industry.
Winterization survey
17.12.2018 - Semco Maritime
Semco Maritime offers surveys to help detect hazards and recommend a winterization solution for any rig or vessel. Based on the survey, a cost-efficient and effective solution can be engineered to suit the vessel in need of winterization.
When performing a winterization survey, a range of aspects is taken into account:
• Freezing on structures providing fall hazards
• Possibility of electrical malfunctions
• Freezing of moving parts on machinery
• Necessity of insulation for firefighting equipment
• Low temperature effects on various equipment
• Freezing of fluids in piping systems
• Comfort of accommodation areas when exposed to arctic climates
Extensive surveying experience makes Semco Maritime an excellent choice for surveying any rig or vessel situated in cold climates.
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.
DNV GL has comprehensive experience from analysis, design verification, qualification and full scale testing from maritime, oil and gas, windmills and fishfarms. Typical activities are i) materials performance under arctic conditions, ii) advisory and testing, iii) full scale testing under simulated arctic conditions, and iv) technology qualification for the Arctic. Our experience includes tailored testing of equipment in climate chambers providing realistic arctic environmental conditions.
Large-scale testing comprises capabilities qualification and verification testing of fibre ropes, mooring chains, steel wires and lifting accessories. The biggest machine (Bergen) has a 2,900 ton load capacity for static and dynamic testing of samples up to 20 meters length.
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.
IKM Testing is a major supplier of mechanical completion, commissioning and maintenance services both to the onshore and offshore industry in Norway and international locations. We perform services such as nitrogen services, hydro-jetting, hot oil flushing, chemical cleaning, pressure testing, on-site machining, video inspection, UAS/drone inspection, tank cleaning and bolt tensioning.
IKM Testing is experienced with operations in arctic and cold climate conditions, as the company has more than 400.000 man-hours experience from Goliat FPSO.
Focus on growth is always the goal, and IKM’s ambition is that even the most demanding customer shall choose IKM as their preferred business partner.
Pipes, pipefittings and valves
29.11.2018 - Brødrene Dahl Oil & Gas
BD Oil & Gas is a supplier of piping, piping products and valves to the oil and gas industry. We provide the oil and gas market with high quality products both from stock and direct from manufacturers' factory.
BD Oil & Gas offer a wide selection and range of products in accordance with client's requirements. We provide stainless and carbon steel pipes, pipefittings and valves – all designed for tough challenges in arctic and cold conditions.
All our products are supplied in accordance with international industry standards and specifications from recognized, approved manufacturers and suppliers to the oil and gas industry.
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.
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.
Conceptual and structural design
26.04.2017 - Dr.techn.Olav Olsen
Dr.techn.Olav Olsen Arctic Technology Group comprises of engineers with master degrees within ice related subjects as well as engineers that have or are participating in arctic engineering projects such as Sakhalin I, Sakhalin II, Hibernia and Shtokman CCFT. The group has field experience from Svalbard, the Barents Sea and the Caspian Sea as well as ice basin model testing experience from Hamburgische Schiffbau-Versuchanstalt (HSVA, Germany) and Krylov Shipbuilding and Research Institute (KSRI, Russia).
The strength of Dr.techn.Olav Olsen in this field is the combination of theoretical knowledge, engineering practice and real-life experience. Adding to this the FE and hydrodynamic experts, the resource base is substantial.
Field development - Onshore plants
28.06.2018 - Aibel
Aibel provide design of onshore facilities for gas and condensate processing in arctic regions. Our services include the delivery of systems for oil and gas separation, CO2 capture, compression, gas and condensate processing and condensate storage and export.
Through operation at Hammerfest LNG at Melkøya, Aibel has developed the operational excellence required to minimize risk and deliver robust solutions to meet the demands of winterization and sustainability of onshore plants in arctic regions. Aibel has the necessary experience to perform design, maintenance, modifications and operations.
Aibels longtime experience in design and operation in arctic regions is a vital foundation for capital investment evaluations, execution lead-time understanding as well as operational understanding.
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.
IKM Testing is a major supplier of mechanical completion, commissioning and maintenance services both to the onshore and offshore industry in Norway and international locations. We perform services such as nitrogen services, hydro-jetting, hot oil flushing, chemical cleaning, pressure testing, on-site machining, video inspection, UAS/drone inspection, tank cleaning and bolt tensioning.
IKM Testing is experienced with operations in arctic and cold climate conditions, as the company has more than 10 years experience from Statoil Melkøya.
Focus on growth is always the goal, and IKM’s ambition is that even the most demanding customer shall choose IKM as their preferred business partner.
Minox®Compact
04.04.2018 - Minox Technology
Minox's process for deoxygenation is a state-of-the-art technology for removing oxygen from water before it is reinjected into reservoirs. A key process feature of the Minox®Compact deoxygenation system is the method of contacting the nitrogen stream with the water. This is done in static mixers where co-current turbulent flow is achieved, producing highly efficient mixing of water and gas, simultaneously stripping the dissolved oxygen from the water – to very low concentrations.
The Minox®Compact is fully automated and insulated to handle arctic environments. The low system weight combined with flexible and skid mounted design allows for efficient tailoring in accordance to the customer’s specifications. Each unit can be tailor-made to fit into virtually any given space.
Minox®Tower
04.04.2018 - Minox Technology
Minox's process for deoxygenation is a state-of-the-art technology for removing oxygen from water before it is reinjected into reservoirs. Based upon the same basic principle of cycling and purifying nitrogen gas, the Minox®Tower system offers a competitive alternative to vacuum and fuel gas deaerators, yielding a very low residual O2 content. In this system, the contacting between the nitrogen stream and the water is done through counter-current flow over a packed bed of structure packing.
The benefits of using Minox®Tower is mainly that the danger related to using natural gas as stripping gas is removed. In addition, it has reduced weight and lower operational expenditures compared to other systems, and is fully automated and insulated to handle arctic environments.
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.
Minox gas dehydration
20.11.2018 - Minox Technology
Minox's process for deoxygenation is a state-of-the-art technology for removing oxygen from water before it is reinjected into reservoirs. Our current new development is the patented Minox®DryGas, an innovative, compact and lightweight system for dehydration of natural gas. The new technology, based on static mixers and high tech separation, will replace the existing, old technology based on high and heavy contactor towers.
The Minox®DryGas is fully automated and insulated to handle arctic environments. The system will, at higher pressure and lower temperatures, require less TEG in circulation than conventional contactor towers. This will again give a reduction in size, weight and energy consumption of the TEG regeneration units. Minox®DryGas is suitable for subsea installation.
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.
IKM Testing is a major supplier of mechanical completion, commissioning and maintenance services both to the onshore and offshore industry in Norway and international locations. We perform services such as nitrogen services, hydro-jetting, hot oil flushing, chemical cleaning, pressure testing, on-site machining, video inspection, UAS/drone inspection, tank cleaning and bolt tensioning.
IKM Testing is experienced with operations in arctic and cold climate conditions, as the company has more than 10 years experience from Statoil Melkøya.
Focus on growth is always the goal, and IKM’s ambition is that even the most demanding customer shall choose IKM as their preferred business partner.
Field development - Onshore LNG plants
28.06.2018 - Aibel
Aibel perform studies, design and implement engineering solutions for design. Optimizing and ensuring long productive life of a plant in harsh, arctic climate conditions requires experience underpinned by a management system based on continuous improvement.
Through operation at Hammerfest LNG at Melkøya, Aibel has developed the operational excellence required to minimize risk and deliver robust solutions to meet the demands of winterization and sustainability of LNG plants in arctic regions. Aibel has the necessary experience to perform design, maintenance, modifications and operations.
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.
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.
Oil production systems in arctic regions are challenged by low temperature production. To enable normal gravity separation, a large amount of heating and chemicals are needed to lower the viscosity of the oil.
Vessel Internal Electrostatic Coalescer (VIEC) is a technology for enhancing liquid-liquid separation by using alternating high voltage electrical fields. By the use of VIEC the inlet crude oil viscosity can be higher and significant savings can be made both on the heating demand and the size and quantity of separators needed.
By the use of a VIEC system, the oil separation system is much more robust. In addition to save energy there will be a lower consumption of production chemicals. Recent arctic projects performed by Sulzer includes Goliat (the Barents Sea) and Hebron (Canada).
Baltoflake
10.09.2018 - Jotun
In arctic conditions, offshore structures are exposed to physical damage caused by waves and sea ice. In addition, repair and maintenance in the Arctic is either unachievable at all (parts that are underwater and in the splash zone) or limited to a very narrow warm weather window. Therefore, it is critical to select a coating that will ensure protection of steel and concrete from corrosion and abrasion throughout the full design life of a facility.
Baltoflake is an ultra high build, extremely hard-wearing and fast curing anticorrosive coating that provides long time corrosion protection. Typical areas of use are offshore environments, including splash zones, jetties and tidal zones, as well as other equipment and general structural steel where future maintenance is challenging.
Jotun Smart Pack System
10.09.2018 - Jotun
Maintenance and repair of anticorrosive protection is a crucial component of safe and sustainable oil and gas operations. However, arctic regions with its harsh climatic and environmental conditions pose a significant challenge to application of paints and coatings in the region. Limited surface treatment and high salinity combined with brush and roller application can be a challenge. Spraying, however, can cause a serious environmental impact as paint wastes during spray application are quite high.
Jotun Smart Pack System is the world's first NORSOK compliant maintenance system for brush and roller. It provides a high build long-lasting corrosion protection combined with a simple mixing and easy application, making maintenance in arctic regions easier.
Marathon IQ2, anticorrosive ice-resistant coating
14.10.2018 - Jotun
Marathon IQ2 is the unrivalled combination of smoothness and toughness through ice. Arctic regions offer the most extreme, harsh conditions, resulting in severe, continuous impact and abrasion on vessels operating in these waters. Standard epoxy coatings and ice coatings build up a roughness reducing hydrodynamic efficiency. Marathon IQ2 offers not just unsurpassed levels of smoothness but toughness to ensure the smoothness lasts.
Not only is it the toughest and smoothest coating, it’s also phenol-free and solvent-free, making it the non-toxic, environmentally friendly choice of coating for ice navigation while also reducing VOC emissions during application.
Marathon IQ2 ensures enhanced performance and efficient propulsion through ice in arctic environments.
Jotun Arctic Test Station
14.11.2018 - Jotun
In 2016 Jotun opened an arctic test station at Svalbard to better understand how the unique arctic climate affects corrosion rates and how our coatings are performing in these surroundings.
There is a common understanding that it is vital to protect the extremely fragile arctic environment. The Svalbard Test Station was developed in order to test paints and coatings for service in cold climate while minimizing the environmental impact. Jotun Arctic Test Station offers unique state-of-the-art testing facilities including coating application facilities. We monitor and analyze the latest climate parameters as well as climate change. Together with oil and gas companies we develop new test methods to measure the arctic impact on corrosion and passive fire protection methods in the region.
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.
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.
Axxim
10.04.2017 - Lloyd's Register Consulting
Maintaining safe and efficient operations in arctic regions is vital. Complex plant running at maximum capacity, equipment exposed to harsh arctic climate, rising downtime and high maintenance overheads are all big challenges. Staying competitive demands improved reliability and lower costs. Axxim asset performance management software helps you reach those goals.
Axxim brings your existing asset data to life by putting it to work through sophisticated, risk-based predictive modelling. It identifies critical equipment, helps minimize unscheduled downtime, reduces maintenance costs and optimises inspection and maintenance planning.
With the skill to reduce overall failure risk by 80%, Axxim has the ability to pinpoint the reasons for reliability issues to reduce the likelihood of an event.
NEXUS Integrity Centre
18.05.2017 - Wood
NEXUS Integrity Centre (NEXUS IC) is a flexible world-class asset integrity management software. NEXUS IC offers a flexible and robust basis for management of data from condition monitoring, inspections and maintenance activities and is capable of integration with equipment suppliers and client existing applications. NEXUS IC is used to perform real-time calculations on defect assessment, remaining life and risk in line with codes, standards and corporate rules.
Asset integrity management is vital for equipment in harsh environments, such as the arctic. NEXUS IC offer operators the following benefits:
• Optimisation of spending through forward planning and scheduling.
• Instant access to information eases compliance with auditing and assurance.
Lloyd's Register provides asset integrity and reliability services helping clients to cost-effectively manage the integrity, performance and reliability of assets, especially those operating in harsh climates. We help determine the probability and consequences of equipment failure and can safely extend the life of assets to achieve up to 50% cost saving for inspection and maintenance, and 30-60% reduction in opened items during shutdown.
For assets operating in remote or arctic regions, location-specific analyses is undertaken to tailor the integrity and maintenance regimes to the business and technical needs of the asset. With our service operators can be confident in having the lowest total cost of ownership, regardless of the commercial environment and location-specific risks.
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.
BOP risk model software
21.03.2018 - Lloyd's Register Consulting
Lloyd's Register's BOP risk model allows operators to model the risk of their Blow Out Preventer (BOP) against component failure, helping to determine whether to pull the BOP to the surface for inspection and repair or not.
Reduced reliability on the well control procedures will generally give an elevated probability of losing well control barriers during arctic drilling operations and severe weather conditions. The level of risk will vary depending on the drilling rig location in the Arctic and the time of year. During periods of increased strain due to extreme temperatures, icing and negative effects on human performance, the risk of a blowout will increase.
With results received and modelled in Lloyd's Register's program, risk and non-productive time is significantly reduced.
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.
Wellcem Resin Systems (WRS)
26.01.2018 - Wellcem
Wellcem Resin System (WRS) is a polymer resin system (ThermaSet® and EnvoSet®) that is used to solve a variety well integrity challenges. Typical applications include lost circulation, compromised wellbore integrity, plug and abandonment, and the remediation of sustained casing pressure.
With its operating temperature range from -40 to +150 degrees celsius, the WRS is capable of penetrating deep into permeable formations and narrow channels to seal-off undesired fluid flow into or out of the wellbore. During this process it will also enhance and strengthen the treated area. WRS can be circulated through production tubing, drill string, coil tubing and control lines.
Wellcem provides a complete delivery including planning, engineering, design, lab tests, mixing and pumping at site.
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
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.
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.
Submerged Production Unit (SPU)
26.01.2018 - Subsea 7
The Submerged Production Unit (SPU) is a versatile hybrid structure designed to house large subsea processing plants and integration of prequalified equipment via standard interfaces.
The SPU enables larger extent of prefabrication and lower cost in short installation periods. This is an advantage in arctic regions where the operational season usually is shorter. It also leaves a low environmental impact during the lifetime from a total subsea production solution.
The SPU technology is a cost-effective technology platform, avoiding large construction vessels for installation and allowing for a fast and smooth removal after ended lifetime.
Pipeline coatings and insulation
14.05.2018 - Shawcor Norway
Shawcor offers the widest range of pipe coating solutions in the industry, providing customers with anti-corrosion protection, thermal insulation, buoyancy control, mechanical protection and internal flow efficiency. Targeting arctic and cold climate regions, Shawcor has developed its industry leading Ultra Wet Insulation system.
Goliat is the first project in the Arctic to require wet thermal insulation pipe coatings. Shawcor’s solution for this specific requirements was Thermotite® ULTRA™, an innovative subsea thermal insulation system with unlimited water depth capability. The Thermotite® ULTRA™ coating solution allows the operator to reduce the thickness of the pipe coating compared to other competing coating solutions, while keeping the same thermal insulation performance.
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.
Subsea valves
26.01.2018 - Norvalves
Norvalves is an innovative fast-track valve manufacturer supplying the oil and gas industry. In-house design, engineering and manufacturing allows us to produce and deliver high quality, bespoke valves with marked leading delivery times.
Our flexibility in production gives fast turnaround on orders with high complexity regarding materials, testing and customer specifications. Our valves are designed for the tough challenges in the North Sea and fulfill all required standards for almost all installations. Our highly skilled engineers develop bespoke valves to solve challenges such as size, temperature, isolation, lifetime and other special requirements.
From the high standards topside to the complexity on the deepest subsea installation, we manufacture valves at market leading lead times.
Pipeline services
22.05.2017 - Wood
Wood's full service pipeline field services group is a recognized industry leader as a reliable partner for providing the complete spectrum of field services. This includes surveying, mapping, right-of-way acquisition, GIS, environmental permitting, inspection/construction management and pipeline integrity management.
Pipelines in arctic regions are posed with special challenges such as ice gouging. We have the arctic experience and understanding to provide robust pipeline solutions. From concept through commissioning, Wood has the personnel to consistently deliver high-quality services. With experience in virtually all major markets, we have the expertise and knowledge to get your project done on time and on budget.
Subsea services
21.03.2018 - Lloyd's Register Consulting
Lloyd's Register Consulting provides appraisal, ongoing operational monitoring and equipment inspections of subsea installations for FPSOs, offshore platforms and semi-submersibles. We also supply independent compliance services for national and international standards and clients own specification requirements.
Trenching and well intersection evaluations are affected by local conditions such as ice-infested waters at moderate water depth, ice scour from ridges, stamukhi (grounded accumulation of sea ice) and icebergs. Flow assurance and long tie back distances may also add to the complexity.
Lloyd's Register Consulting helps operators control the structural integrity of their subsea installations by using a probabilistic approach to balance economical minimum to risk uncertainties.
Subsea / SURF engineering
24.04.2018 - REINERTSEN New Energy
REINERTSEN New Energy supplies subsea / SURF (Subsea Umbilicals, Risers and Flowlines) services that include all parts from reservoir to the processing plant. We provide services such as design of pipelines in shallow-water sections (nearshore, landfall) exposed to icebergs, dynamic ice loads and structure interaction, and design of pipelines, risers and subsea installations with poor accessibility due to long distances from shore.
Engineering expertise is the cornerstone of our business, and our technological experience and expertise is the basis for good technical and cost-effective solutions. In addition, our experience in project management and control ensure that our projects are delivered on time and within the agreed budget.
Inspection, repair and maintenance
16.08.2017 - DeepOcean
DeepOcean holds a leading position in remote IMR services, facilitating everything from identification to final repair of your subsea assets. With more than 10 000 vessel days of IMR type operations, the organisation is rigged for handling several hundred call-offs per year under long term contracts with oil and gas majors in the North Sea, Brazil, Mexico and APAC region.
DeepOcean has a pool of state-of-the-art subsea service vessels designed to ensure better comfort for personnel and safe operations in rough weather.
A range of IMR services are provided:
• Structural inspections
• ROT (Remotely Operated Tool) operations
• WROV interventions
• Repair of subsea systems
• Pipeline and cable repair
• Commissioning operations
• Construction operations
DeepOcean has the world’s largest portfolio of specialised trenching equipment for burial of pipelines, flowlines, power cables, fibre optic telecom cables and umbilicals.
DeepOcean is unique in its ability to provide the full range of trenching solutions which include mechanical trenching systems, pipeline and cable ploughs and high specification jet trenching systems. Additionally, we can provide the complete engineered and design support for the planning and execution of a wide spectrum of projects. DeepOcean provides complete stabilisation solutions through a range of seabed conditions and water depths.
DeepOcean can provide burial solutions to meet the most challenging subsea trenching requirements for any products in any water depth and most seabed conditions.
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.
Cable management systems
20.03.2018 - BVS
BVS-Niedax is a Norwegian supplier of cable management solutions for the offshore market, with international experience from projects such as Kashagan Field Development in Kazakhstan.
The corrosive power of salt water combined with very changeable weather conditions creates an extremely aggressive environment for offshore installations. This means that the technology and solutions used in maritime structures must be reliable and should be provided by experienced specialists.
Our cable management systems are designed with high quality materials for temperatures below -40 degrees Celsius and operation in arctic offshore environments. We are constantly incorporating the latest developments into our range of products to provide maximum added value for our clients.
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.
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.
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.
ENERGY Dexcoat™ flooring system
09.11.2018 - KAEFER Energy
ENERGY Dexcoat™ is a flooring system with high compression strength and elasticity for heavy loads and harsh environments. Steel constructions exposed for harsh environment and constant movements may cause fractures and cracks in traditional flooring materials. The ENERGY Dexcoat™ is designed with high elasticity to ensure that it does not crack. When used in arctic conditions, heating cables can be integrated in the floor to keep the surface free of ice.
ENERGY Dexcoat™ has flexibility to match the steel flexibility, designed with lower density to save weight and can be installed up to a thickness of 90 mm in one coat. It is suitable as foundation for any kind of surface finish. For wet/dry rooms and de-icing.
Scanmudring is a specialist and a global leader within dredging, subsea contracting and cutting services. Our core business is removal or relocation of any type of seabed, soil or objects, in addition to subsea drilling and cutting services. We are known for a solution-oriented approach to complex assignments.
Scanmudring’s services are not limited by temperatures, type of seabed, soil or water depths faced in arctic areas. We have unique knowledge and experience from a number of different seabed conditions and locations, including the northern part of the North Sea, NL/Canada and Sakhalin, Russia.
Our services are relevant for seabed preparation prior to installation, whether it includes rectification of the seabed or excavation to protect subsea assets from floating icebergs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lloyds Register's risk management assessments and studies help operators achieve safe operation with major hazard and risk control throughout design, construction, operation and decommissioning. We help develop optimum risk prevention and mitigation strategies and ensure optimum return from investments by combining assessments with cost-benefit analysis.
Arctic environments pose a significant challenge as winterization is needed and assets operate close to their design limits. Our risk based winterization approach determines the need for winterization on an installation. Implementation of winterization strategies is vital to minimize the risk of potential increase of failure and related consequences such as fire and explosion.
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.
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.
