Cost Effective Subsea Processing Theme: Standardized Low Cost Separation System - Functional Specification and Market Study CALL FOR PROPOSALS SEPTEMBER 2014
Aim Facilitate. Collaborate. Innovate. Cost Effective Subsea Processing Theme: Standardised Low Cost Separation System Functional Specification & Market Study ITF is seeking proposals from qualified organisations to carry out a study related to Subsea Separation Systems. The study would contain elements related to both the technical specification and market potential for a Standardised Low Cost Separation System for shallow water, mature basin applications. The aim of the study is to inform both the operator and vendor communities of the technical requirements and commercial opportunities for an appropriately specified system. Justification ITF members have explicitly identified the requirement for the development of technical solutions for Standardised Low Cost Separation Systems. This study is supported by ITF members and is designed to inform the industry and act as a catalyst for the pursuit of appropriate technical developments. Who Should Respond The invitation is open to all organisations with the knowledge and experience necessary to conduct such a study and prepare a high quality report on its findings. Benefits of Participation Funding: Up to 100% funding for study costs. IP Protection: A proven confidential, collaborative and standard contractual process Exposure and validated applications for your scientific and technological expertise Access to the key global players in the oil and gas sector How to Participate Your contact point for this Call for Proposals is Ian McCabe. To contact Ian please email i.mccabe@itfenergy.com or alternatively call +44 (0) 1224 257 057. Please contact Ian as soon as your interest is confirmed and prior to submitting an Expression of Interest to ITF. PAGE 1
Background to the Challenge The uptake of Subsea Processing Technologies by the offshore Oil & Gas industry has been relatively limited to date, despite the attractiveness of the perceived benefits by the operator community and large investments in technology development by the vendor community. Subsea separation in particular has achieved limited implementations beyond a few pilot projects and a further small number of green field projects. ITF members have noted the lack of appropriate technical solutions for small fields in shallow water where the main objective is water management, specifically the crude separation of produced water in order to debottleneck capacity constrained surface facilities. The desired solutions would provide fit-for-purpose performance at a cost that would support the economics of projects in relatively small and possibly stranded fields. A study is therefore required to better understand the technical needs of operators. In turn these needs can be compared with currently available technologies, as well as the technology development plans of the vendor community. These technical needs would be reported in the form of a functional specification. An estimate of the market size for a system specified by operators, combined with a cost target, would complete the information set. The aim of the study would be to clarify common industry needs, define attractive solutions (including costs) and estimate the demand for an attractive solution. This in turn would shape a separator system functional specification. This information would be of value to operators and vendors alike. An additional outcome would be to prompt the technology development community to develop attractive solutions. Please note the aim of the study is not to produce a detailed design for a separator system. PAGE 2
Study Scope A study would encompass the following scope: 1. Definition of appropriate study boundaries and production of a typical basis of design for the system (e.g. separator system including other system components particularly those for produced water re-injection etc.). 2. Definition of the range of field scenarios being considered, including maximum water depth, step-out distance range, fluid flow rates, fluid composition. 3. Definition of a functional specification for a standardized low cost separator system. Parameters for a standard unit may include: a. Capacities Desired Barrels of Oil Per Day (BOPD)/ Barrels of Water Per Day (BWPD). b. Water Injection (WI) Pressures. c. Design Pressure. d. Oil in Water (OiW), Water in Oil (WiO) and maximum solids specifications for separated fluids. e. Heating and chemical injection requirements. 4. Breakdown of separator system cost-elements and an appraisal of the economic viability for application to typical small/stranded field scenarios (CAPEX). 5. Life of Field (LOF) cost projections for operation of separation system (OPEX). 6. Maintenance and integrity requirements over LOF. 7. Benchmark current separator technology with functional specification defined in the study. 8. Main design, qualification and implementation challenges. 9. Estimate of potential market size for technology with the defined functional specification and associated CAPEX/OPEX costs. NOTE: Input for the study would come from the operator and vendor community, including ITF membership. PAGE 3
ITF s Role & Approach The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) is a not for profit organisation owned by, and with access to funds from, major oil and gas operating and service companies that comprise its membership. ITF has an impressive track record in delivering finance to help develop new initiatives for oil and gas technologies from early stage joint industry projects (JIPs) through to field trials and commercialisation. Since 1999, ITF has supported over 200 projects and secured over 50 million in funding. ITF s key objectives are to identify technology needs, foster innovation and facilitate the development and implementation of new technologies. A fundamental element of ITF s role as an internationally recognised champion for facilitating research, development and deployment of technology innovation within the upstream oil and gas industry is to engage with key industry sources. ITF uses a proven process, working in collaborative participation with both its Members and industry to identify technology needs and potential solutions. The ITF process, illustrated below as a step-by-step course of actions, endeavours to bridge the gap between the industry s large global players and the development community with the ultimate aim of implementing new technology solutions: STEP 1 - Understand and Identify Technology Needs STEP 2 - Engage the Development Community / Invite Proposals STEP 3 - Evaluate Proposal Submissions STEP 4 - Secure Funding STEP 5 - Assist the Launch of JIPs STEP 6 - Facilitate the Implementation of Technologies ITF has contractual confidentiality arrangements with all its Members and will enter into a parallel agreement with all developers submitting proposal applications. Proposals will be submitted to our Members only for the purpose for which they are provided, i.e. assessment for funding support and implementation. Proposals submitted under this call will be reviewed for financial sponsorship by all ITF Members therefore this is an excellent opportunity to gain a global audience in seeking support for your capabilities. The focus of all ITF themes is to identify technologies which bring clear benefits to sponsors but which require assistance in research, development, and / or field trial. For details of ITF s full Portfolio of Members, please visit our Website www.itfenergy.com PAGE 4
Technology Challenge Timeline The ITF Technology Challenge follows a staged timeline from the identification of the challenge through to the launch of successful projects. The following list of tasks describes the key milestones and their associated dates. Action Date Call for Proposals Issued September 2014 Deadline for Submission of Proposals 13 October 2014 Member Review and Voting 27 October 2014 Technical Clarification Meeting(s) November 2014 Process for Submitting a Proposal 1. Register interest with ITF Register your interest as early as possible by sending an email to Ian McCabe at i.mccabe@ itfenergy.com. In order to progress your submission, ITF will require a Confidentiality Agreement to be in place: early contact will expedite this process. 2. Download & complete the Expression of Interest Form This form is available via http://www.itfenergy.com 3. Complete the Project Presentation Template This template is available via http://www.itfenergy.com 4. Email the completed Expression of Interest Form and Project Presentation Template to ITF Email the completed forms in Microsoft Word format (not PDF format) to Ian McCabe at i.mccabe@itfenergy.com as soon as possible. PAGE 5
ITF Contact Information If you would like to discuss any matters related to this call or any other issue related to ITF, please contact any of the following people: Technology Challenge Manager and primary contact point for this Call: Ian McCabe Senior Technology Analyst e: i.mccabe@itfenergy.com t: +44(0)1224 257057 Other members of the team available for your support: David Riddell Technology Manager e: d.riddell@itfenergy.com t: +44(0)1224 222423 Contact Address for all of the above: ITF The Enterprise Centre Exploration Drive Bridge of Don Aberdeen UK AB23 8GX Tel:+44 (0)1224 222410 (Switchboard) For more information on ITF please visit the ITF Website - www.itfenergy.com PAGE 6
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