▸ Operations Readiness

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Written By GATE Energy
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Preparing for Operation of a Major Oil and Gas Facility is a Daunting Task

Prior to first oil we need standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance procedures, spare parts and trained operators just to name a few. And yet Operations Readiness efforts frequently start too late and are frequently inadequately resourced.

Operations Readiness Services & Products

OPERATIONS READINESS SERVICES & PRODUCTS
Operations Readiness & System Studies
Operations Readiness & System Studies

Operations Readiness systems developed late in a project and in silos can’t reach the potential of becoming the powerful tools that they were developed to be.

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Stream-Based HAZOP Process
Stream-Based HAZOP Process

The main difference between the GATE Stream-Based HAZOP and a typical HAZOP is that we define nodes based on ‘streams’.

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Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Viking uses an innovative phased approach. High level SOPs are developed early based on the PFDs. These are then matured to mid-level and finally to detailed procedures as the project matures.

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Initial Startup Planning & Procedures
Initial Startup Planning & Procedures

We have a broad knowledge in generating plans for the initial startup of wells, subsea tie-backs and new platforms.

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Spill Response & Source Control
Spill Response & Source Control

We support operators in oil spill drills, and offers a standalone, fit-for-purpose solution. This partnership provides seamless engineering support, which results in efficient, more effective planning and execution of source control and oil spill response activities.

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Recent & Key Projects Involving Operations Readiness & Initial Startup

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Murphy - King’s Quay Commissioning

GATE Energy was responsible for pre-commissioning, commissioning, regulatory testing and vendor management for all Topsides systems of the King’s Quay FPU, both in South Korea and the United States / Gulf of Mexico. Viking, the engineering arm of GATE Energy, was contracted to assist with the development of the topsides standard operating procedures (SOPs).

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Cost-Effective Gas Compression System Expansion Study

A winter-peaking natural gas storage plant undergoes a production expansion which includes infill well drilling and a gas compression system expansion.

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BHP Billiton - Shenzi Waterflood Commissioning

GATE was involved early in the seawater treating design basis to influence / impart operability and commissioning efforts. From the design phase, GATE became responsible for dynamic commissioning and start-up during the offshore phase.

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