The Laminaria and Corallina Development

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The Laminaria and Corallina Development presented
by Arne Spetalen/Aksel Pettersen Kvaerner Oil
Gas. at POSC E P Knowledge Management
Conference Melbourne/Oslo September 1997
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JV Partners

• Woodside Petroleum Ltd (50)
• Shell Development (Australia)Proprietary Ltd(25)
• BHP Petroleum(North West Shelf)Pty Ltd (25)
• Woodside is operator on behalf of the JV partners.

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FIELD LOCATION
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SITE LOCATIONS
Abu Dhabi
- IMAC - GPC
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FPSO Subsea Layout
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FPSO OVERVIEW
Flaring Tower
Accommodation With Helideck
Topside Production Facilities
Turret/Swivel
Main Generators
Mooring Chains
Hull With Oil Storage Storage Cap.1,400,000
B Length 273 m Width 50 m Depth
28 m
Risers
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Challenges, Field Location

• Remote Field Location
• 550 km NW of Darwin (Equals 2,5h helicopter time)
• Water depth at Laminaria is 380m
• Subsa construction by ROV
• Lack of existing infrastructure in the Timor sea
  area

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Challenges, FPSO Development

• Global development
• Use of IT tools
• Cultural differences
• Large number of interfaces
• Efficient communication
• Extensive use of interface systems
• Tight delivery schedule
• Many parallel activities

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ICIMS OVERVIEW