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An Overview of Seabed Storage Methods for Pipelines and Other Oil and Gas Equipment

  • Fatah, M.C. (Wood Group Integrity Management) ;
  • Mills, A. (Wood Group Integrity Management) ;
  • Darwin, A. (Wood Group Integrity Management) ;
  • Selman, C. (Wood Group Integrity Management)
  • Received : 2016.12.02
  • Accepted : 2017.01.24
  • Published : 2017.04.30
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Abstract

In the construction of subsea oil and gas developments, it is increasingly common that subsea oil and gas equipment will be installed in subsea well before final hookup and production. Installation of wellheads, subsea hardware, pipelines, and surface facilities (platforms, FPSO, FLNG, connected terminals, or gas plants) are increasingly driven by independent cost and vessel availability schedules; this gives rise to requirements that the subsea facilities must be stored in the seabed for a specific time. In addition, schedule delays, particularly in the installation or startup of the connected platform, FPSO, FLNG, or onshore plant may cause unexpected extensions of the intended storage period. Currently, there are two methods commonly used for storage subsea facilities in the seabed: dry parking and wet parking. Each method has its own risks, challenges, and implications for the facility life and its integrity. The corrosion management and preservation method selection is a crucial factor to be considered in choosing the appropriate storage method and achieving a successful seabed storage. An overview of those factors is presented, along with a discussion on the internal corrosion threats and assessments.

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