conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services BP GoM: A Case Study of a Next Generation Undersea Fiber Optic System for Oil and Gas Applications Rob Munier Jeremiah Mendez Derek Buffitt Tyco Electronics Subsea Communications
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Presenter Profile Marsha has over 25 years of experience in the submarine telecommunications industry, beginning at Bell Laboratories, holding positions in R&D, engineering, sales, and project management. Marsha is currently an R&D Director responsible for fiber and cable design, as well as planning and engineering for special projects, including oil and gas opportunities. Marsha received her BS Mechanical Engineering from California State University Fresno and her MS Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. Marsha Spalding Director, Cable & Offshore Planning & Engineering Email: marshaspalding@subcom.com Tel: +1-732-578-7154
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Outline •Background •Design •Implementation •Key Project Enablers •Results & Conclusions
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Background Major production platforms require secure, stable and expandable communications that are only available through fiber: • Offshore Oil & Gas Fields are Expensive to Develop A typical field in the US GOM costs between US$2-4 Billion • High Tech Systems Require More Reliable Bandwidth • Safety, hurricane resilience, managing day-to-day operations, active monitoring systems, quality of life • Facilities are Becoming More Automated • Remote operations and minimal crew sizes are possible
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Traditional Connectivity Approaches Satellite and Microwave Can Isolate Expensive Deep Water Platforms Following Storm Events • Antenna Failures • Cascaded Connectivity Relies on Shallow Water Facilities Shore Station Deep Water Facility X Isolated Shore Station Shallow Deep Water Water X Facility Isolated X X
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services The Goal of the BP GoM Fiber Solution Direct “Virtual” Com m unication Path to Each Platform X Deep Water Shore Station X Facility Remains Connected X Shallow Water “Disaster Proof” Netw ork
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services BP GoM Fiber Solution: Overarching Objectives • Secure, Highly Reliable Communications • Communications Unaffected by Significant Weather Events – Dedicated Communications Path from Rig to Shore with No Shallow Water Platform Dependencies – Rapid Re-Manning after Storm Activity • Sufficient Bandwidth for Current & Future Needs • Audio Telecon Service • Video Conferencing • Remote Troubleshooting • Data Transmission from Down-Hole Monitoring or Seismic Sensors • Flexible • Easily Expandable • Upgradeable • Implementable &Cost Effective • Modest Construction & Technology Risk
The BP GoM Network conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Pascagoula Freeport Marlin Horn Mt. Nakika Thunder Horse Holstein Atlantis Mad Dog • 19 OADM BUs: 7 Initial Platform Connections; 12 Future Expansion Stubs • Both East & West Communications for Redundancy from Each Platform • Second Fiber Pair for Expansion
conference & convention – Bandwidth enabling the next generation of networks & services • Provide initial 1 x GigE to 7 primary platforms • Upgradeable to 64 X BP GoM: Design Requirements 10Gb/s ultimate capacity – Configuration • Self healing “wet’ ring between landings • 2 fiber pairs • 19 primary branches Riser Cable – Technology Termination • Powered trunk, repeaterless branches • Wet-mate subsea connections • Dynamic Riser Cables • Compact Terminal Eqt Dynamic Riser OADM BU – Expansion FDC • Branches up to 100 km • Trunk extendable an additional 300 km • Sea floor terminations to subtend secondary Sensor platforms or sensors – High Reliability
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services BP GoM Backbone Implemented with Standard Telecom Hardware • SL17 Submarine Cable • Millennia Joints • Optically Amplified Repeaters • Standard BU Bodies
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Platform Connection Hardware Adapt Proven & Qualified Technologies and Products for O&G Functionality Based on Industry Standard Fiber Distribution Wet-Mates within SubCom Canister & Deployment Repeater Body & Couplings Pallet Based on Riser Cable Millennia Joints Termination & Fusible Link Incorporation of OADM OADM BUs Functionality in Standard BUs
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services BP GoM Platform Connection Types Two Methods of Platform Connection Dynamic Riser Cable Subsea Wet-Mate in with Fiber Distribution Deployment Pallet for Canister for 4 Platforms 3 Platforms
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Dynamic Riser Connection Installation 6. The Main Lay Vessel lays the final bight, completing the connection 5. The Main Lay Vessel lays the DRC creating the catenary, followed by 4. The DRC is secured topside; the bend limiter connector is secured by 3. The main lay vessel overboards the Dynamic Riser Cable (DRC) and 2 . Support ROV attaches a messenger to the pulling wire the FDC & branch leg, while the support ROV performs touchdown 1. A pull-in system (winch skid) is installed on the platform the ROV associated equipment monitoring
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Subsea Wet-Mate Connection Installation 4. The Main Lay Vessel completes the branch leg, installs and lays the final bight, completing the connection 1. The support vessel ROV performs an inspection of the 2. The Main Lay Vessel deploys the Deployment Pallet to 3. The flying lead is deployed to the seabed, support vessel UTA and seabed the seabed ROV performs wet-mate connection
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services BP GoM Installation Accomplishments • 62 Pipeline Crossings • 19 Branching Units • 21 Repeaters • ~300 km of Burial • ~900 km of Surface Lay • 2 Pre-Laid Shore Ends • 2 Un-manned Cable Stations
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Key Project Enablers
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Key Project Enablers Project Success Attributed To: • Robust Network & Hardware Designs • Adaptation of Existing Technologies • Long-term Planning & Detailed Installation Modeling • Successful Peer Design Reviews • Coordination of all Parties • Established Installation Techniques Customized for O&G Hardware
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Engineering, Modeling & Review
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Engineering, Modeling & Review • Extensive Routing & Engineering • Modeling & Analysis • Design & Peer Reviews • Dynamic Riser Cable Catenary • Motion characteristics • Complexity of Seabed Infrastructure • Clashing with existing infrastructure • Inclusion of all Design Parameters • Flowlines & umbilicals in the vicinity of facility • Catenary shape • Robust Network Design • Drill center infrastructure • Subsea Equipment (FDC/DP/Fusible Link) • Adherence to Safety Protocols • Lease Block & Pipeline Crossing Requirements • Deployment • Proper Integration into Facility Systems • Future exploration • Cathodic protection • Incident-Free Installation • Pipeline Mattressing • Riser Equipment • Riser Termination/Buoyancy/Centralizers/Uraduct
conference & convention enabling the next generation of networks & services Installation & Coordination
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