Case Study

PNG PL2 Oil Export System

Offshore oil rig

The PL2 Oil Export System project involved the expansion of facilities associated with the Kumul Platform in the Gulf of Papua.

The Situation

The PL2 Oil Export System project involved the expansion of facilities associated with the Kumul Platform in the Gulf of Papua. This included a new subsea pipeline (8km), a Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM) and an oil export Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring (CALM) buoy.

Approach

Our consultants performed the full suite of work, including:

  • Offshore investigations and specifications

  • Bid evaluation

  • Offshore geophysical and geotechnical site investigation supervision

  • Soil testing programme development

  • Interpretive report development

  • Detailed design of pipeline piled support

  • Ongoing construction support

Results 

“...The feedback from ABS was that the Geotechnical Report was one of the most comprehensive reports that they have seen...”

 

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