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NEWS IN BRIEF
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to meet existing and growing demand is allow- ing the JV Partners to anticipate higher produc- tion levels into 2020 and we will look to provide full year 2020 production guidance early in the new year. Receivables are now the lowest the JV partners have experienced since production into the transnational pipeline began. With a near debt free position, growing cash balance, a maiden dividend paid last month and a simpli- fied corporate platform, Wentworth is in robust financial health and well positioned to meet the increasing demand we foresee in Tanzania.” Wentworth Resources, November 19 2019
SERVICES
Enpro Subsea completes latest subsea enhanced production campaign in Ghana
Enpro Subsea, a production optimisation spe- cialist, has recently completed another two suc- cessful subsea hydraulic intervention campaigns for two operators in West Africa. Operations were conducted from a single Multi Services Support Vessel, which was mobilised out of Takoradi in Ghana.
The first of the two campaigns saw Enpro’s Flow Intervention Services (FIS) team deliver scale squeeze operations on five separate sub- sea wells via a modified choke insert in 1,800 metres (6,000 feet) water depth. The second campaign utilised the same vessel and hardware and included acid stimulation operations via a hot stab connection onto a further five wells at 1300m (4,200ft), for a different operator. These two back to back campaigns further enhance the track record for Enpro Subsea’s FIS technology, which has delivered safe and effective enhanced
production solutions to 19 wells in the last two years. This was achieved with zero accidents or Loss Time Incidents (LTIs).
In 2017, the Aberdeen headquartered com- pany first supplied its FIS hydraulic intervention package into the region. The system provides the capability to transfer the stimulation treatments from a vessel’s pumps to the subsea well via an integrated deployment and subsea safety system, the Subsea Safety Module (SSM), which sits on the seabed and connects to both the downline and adjacent XT or manifold via a composite pipelines. This first-generation 10,000 psi rated solution, designed for air freight and to service the maximum well stock has been deployed from a range of vessel types, offering the operator maximum flexibility.
Steve Robb, Enpro Subsea operations director said: “This represents another two very success- ful campaigns for our FIS team. Over the past two years, we’ve worked with our stakeholders in region to optimise the mean time per well opera- tion and improve efficiency of mobilisation and demobilisation. All activities, including mobili- sation, deployment, subsea operations, demo- bilisation and maintenance are executed by the Enpro team. With the success of 19 FIS opera- tions in West Africa under our belt, we are now well placed to deliver these services to others in the region and beyond looking for a low-cost hydraulic intervention solution.”
Following the success of the 10,000psi FIS system in Ghana, Enpro showcased its second generation 15,000psi version at Offshore Europe 2019 in Aberdeen before sending it to the Gulf of Mexico region for further trials.
Rated for 3,048m (10,000ft) water depth, it encompasses additional functionality and enhanced safety features. In addition to hydrau- lic intervention of the wells, the new system is configurable for other subsea treatments, includ- ing hydrate remediation, flow line flushing and well kill.
As well as its FIS system, Enpro Subsea has
seen the region adopt its patented Flow Access Module (FAM) technology. FAM provides a ‘USB’ within the subsea jumper envelope which is currently being used for both multi-phase and single-phase metering. The same FAM flow access hub can also be used for hydraulic inter- vention in the future.
Ian Donald, Enpro Subsea CEO added: We are very pleased with our success in West Africa. We have now established Enpro Subsea Ghana Limited, a local joint venture, which will allow us to expand operations in the region, continue to support existing and new clients, and maximise the local content of these projects.
Enpro Subsea, November 19 2019
Namibia: Bourbon awarded
new integrated logistics
contract by Total in Namibia
Bourbon Marine & Logistics has been awarded by Total E&P Namibia an integrated logistics contract to support a deep offshore exploration campaign in South Namibia in 2020. The pro- ject scope covers the provision of a logistics base, freight forwarding, custom clearance, material storage and warehousing, handling and lifting, marine port visits support, along with tank cleanings and logistics operations planning and conduct (material & personnel). This new con- tract follows the success of our initial assignment in integrated logistics in Bulgaria, confirming our expertise in the field.
Bourbon will provide Integrated Logistics services through a local branch, Bourbon Logis- tics Namibia, with a strong and well-established local partner, Logistics Support Services (LSS). Working with a solid local partner is a key aspect of Bourbon’s local content strategy.
Namibia seems to represent great growth opportunities for many oil companies that will closely watch the results of the explora- tion well in south Namibia. The project started early August 2019 and should last approx. one year with drilling activities expected in the first semester 2020. The operations will be managed out of Lüderitz, a port in the south of Namibia, representing a particularly interesting challenge for Bourbon teams.
Grégoire Durand, VP of oil and gas logistics at Bourbon Marine & Logistics, commented: “We are extremely pleased to support Total E&P in this new exploration project and will [be sure] to provide efficient, cost-effective integrated logistics services, with the help of our local part- ner. The deployment of such integrated services contract for our number one customer prefig- ures a new way of sustainable co-operation and optimisedservicesdeliverytoourcustomers.” Bourbon Marine & Logistics, November 18 2019
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