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21-23 April 2015 17-18 October 2016 Katy, Texas, USA DNV GL SPE Deepwater Asset Integrity and Field Life Extension Workshop A Holistic Approach to Life Extension Travis Cummins – Structural IM Team Lead
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21-23 April 2015

17-18 October 2016Katy, Texas, USA

DNV GL

SPE Deepwater Asset Integrity and Field Life Extension Workshop

A Holistic Approach to Life ExtensionTravis Cummins – Structural IM Team Lead

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2SPE Deepwater Asset Integrity and Field Life Extension Workshop

The Holistic Approach

• When a design life is defined, it frequently governs several systems or the entire facility, not just a single system

• Frequently, approaches to life extension focus on each system individually, instead of taking a higher‐level, holistic approach

• By performing life extension at the facility level, it allows operators to identify and exploit efficiencies across systems

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3SPE Deepwater Asset Integrity and Field Life Extension Workshop

GoM Life Extension Assessment

• Deepwater GoM platform was still early in its original design life • In order to sanction expansion tieback, life extension feasibility study and preliminary assessment needed to be conducted for approval from partners

• Operator approached WG to perform feasibility study, gap analysis of current integrity management activities, and develop high‐level cost estimate of probable major life extension activities

• Investigated three LE scenarios:• From 20 years to 30 years• From 20 years to 40 years• From 30 years to 40 years

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4SPE Deepwater Asset Integrity and Field Life Extension Workshop

Project Basis

• Deepwater (~5000 ft) facility located in GoM

• Design life of major systems:• Hull structures & mooring – 20 yrs• Topsides structures – 40 yrs• Topsides equipment – 20 yrs• Subsea production – 30 yrs• Export risers/pipelines – 20/30 yrs

• For consistency between systems, LE process used was based on modified NORSOK Y‐009

Initiate Life Extension Process

Condition Assessment Define Life Extension Premise

Reassessment Based on Current Condition

Integrity Acceptable Identify Corrective Modifications

Modifications Feasible

STOPDecommission at end of 

current design life

Yes

No

Document Life Extension Activities

Implement Life Extension Program

Yes

No

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5SPE Deepwater Asset Integrity and Field Life Extension Workshop

Example Integrity and Data Gaps

• Topsides Fixed Equipment• No inspection data or planned inspections for HP flare tip 

• Hull and Mooring• No baseline mooring chain measurements and insufficient quantity of in‐service chain measurements for long term trending of data

• Export and Production Risers• Uncertainty related to remaining life of export flex joints

• Export Pipelines• Potential excessive anode wastage on pipelines may require cathodic protection design review and anode retrofit

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6SPE Deepwater Asset Integrity and Field Life Extension Workshop

Multi‐Disciplinary Activities

• Several key activities identified that benefited from a multi‐disciplinary approach:

• Additional inspection activities for underwater hull and subsea systems that would allow for combined campaigns and lower overall costs

• Potential single mobilization of heavy lift vessel for mooring and topsides equipment replacement activities

• Proactive planning and procurement of cathodic protection remediation/replacement activities for multiple systems

• Assessment of data gaps across systems

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7SPE Deepwater Asset Integrity and Field Life Extension Workshop

Benefits of Holistic Approach

• Holistic approach allows operators to better plan for anticipated costs associated with continued service

• Allows for better allocation of resources through scheduling of IM and life extension activities

• Ensures that interfaces between systems are effectively managed and don’t slip through the cracks

• Integrity or data gaps for all systems can be identified and addressed resulting in a consistent approach

• Single focal point results in simpler contractor management for operator

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Thank You

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