SUBSEA SECTION TITLE TECHNOLOGY
UNDER THESEA Louise Smyth reports on the latest in submersible solutions R
ecent months have seen a slew of announcements in the subsea solutions sector, with a number of new products and projects designed specifically for offshore oil & gas applications. From ROVs to monitoring technology, plus a couple of world-firsts, here we showcase the highlights from this innovative area.
A WORLD FIRST In a world first, ABB has proved its new subsea power technology system, saying that this signals a new era for offshore oil and gas. Te pioneering subsea power distribution and conversion technology system is now commercially viable, bringing great potential for cleaner, safer and more sustainable offshore oil and gas production, following the completion of a 3,000-hour shallow water test. For the first time worldwide, energy companies will be able to access a reliable supply of up to 100MW of power, over distances up to 600km and down to 3,000m water depth, at pressures that could shatter a brick. Tis is all achievable
with a single cable with little or no maintenance for up to 30 years, making oil and gas production feasible in far out and deep ocean environments. By powering pumps and compressors on the seabed, closer to the reservoir, ABB’s subsea power distribution and conversion technology can greatly reduce power consumption. Tere is potential for
substantial energy savings, with reduced carbon emissions using power from shore. Tis subsea power technology can connect to any power source, enabling future integrations with renewable energy, such as wind and hydro power. Based on a specific field development case, the new technology could offer CAPEX[i] savings of more than US$500 million, if eight consumers, such as pumps or compressors, are linked through a single cable over a distance of 200km from other infrastructure.
SUBSEA STREAMING In another world-first, subsea technology company Rovco has launched SubSLAM
Rovco’s subsea streaming solution
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