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Aker Solutions Wins FEED Contract For Underwater Compression System

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published on 12/03/2019 at 08:16
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Aker Solutions Has Been Awarded A Principal Contract To Support The Delivery Of A Subsea Compression System For The Jansz-Io Field, Operated By Chevron Australia Off The Coast Of Australia.

The First Order From Aker Solutions Under The Principal Contract Will Be For Front-End Engineering And Design Of A Subsea Compression Station That Will Boost Gas Recovery From The Field. The FEED Scope Will Also Cover An Unmanned Power And Control Floater, As Well As General Engineering Services For Field Systems. The Field Control Station Will Distribute Onshore Power To The Subsea Compression Station.

The Gas Compression System Will Enhance Gas Recovery More Economically And With Less Environmental Impact Than A Conventional Semisubmersible Compressor Solution. Aker Solutions Delivered The World’s First Subsea Compression System For Equinor’s Åsgard Field Off The Coast Of Norway In 2015.

“Aker Solutions Has Been Working Closely With Its Partners, MAN Energy Solutions And ABB, To Reduce The Size And Cost Of The Compression System,” Said Luis Araujo, Chief Executive Officer Of Aker Solutions. “We Are Excited To Work With Chevron Australia On Our Compressor Technology To Boost Recovery In The Jansz-Io Field.”

Compression Will Help Maintain Plateau Gas Production Rates As Reservoir Pressure Decreases Over Time. While Such Compressors Have Typically Been Installed On Platforms Above Sea Level, Placing Them On The Seafloor And Close To Wells Improves Recovery Rates And Reduces Operational And Capital Costs.

The Jansz-Io Field Is Located Approximately 200 Km Off The Northwest Coast Of Western Australia, At About 1,350 Meters Below The Surface. The Jansz-Io Field Is Part Of The Gorgon Project, Operated By Chevron Australia, One Of The Largest Natural Gas Developments In The World.

“Australia Will Be The First Location Outside Norway To Use Subsea Compression Technology. Aker Solutions Has Been Present In Western Australia For Over 20 Years, And We Look Forward To Collaborating With The Local Industry On This Development,” Araujo Said. See The Original Article In English Here.

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Paulo Nogueira

Eletrotécnica formado em umas das instituições de ensino técnico do país, o Instituto Federal Fluminense - IFF ( Antigo CEFET), atuei diversos anos na áreas de petróleo e gás offshore, energia e construção. Hoje com mais de 8 mil publicações em revistas e blogs online sobre o setor de energia, o foco é prover informações em tempo real do mercado de empregabilidade do Brasil, macro e micro economia e empreendedorismo. Para dúvidas, sugestões e correções, entre em contato no e-mail informe@en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br. Vale lembrar que não aceitamos currículos neste contato.

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