Expert Well Abandonment Engineering For James Fisher Decommissioning
They’ve [Enginuity] got a case history behind them. That product [SEALift], we thought, we could convert it, and with their support, work it into our tool. It was a good, dynamic group.
Richard Henderson, P. Eng.
James Fisher Decommissioning
About the Client
James Fisher Decommissioning
They are industry leaders, having streamlined what was traditionally dangerous and expensive work into a safer and more cost-effective operation for all their clients.
Understanding the Problem
The Challenge
The SEABASS tool, developed by Richard Henderson, Director of Engineering at JF Decom, required a sure-fire, quick release method of disengaging should things go awry mid-mission.
In-house options were explored. However, it was determined that developing and producing a decoupling tool “in-house” would be time-consuming and expensive.
Twin SEABASS
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Installation of SEABASS
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Hydraulic SEA-Lift
Enginuity's custom hydraulic SEA-Lift shown installed in JFD's valve block disconnect module.
SEA-Lift Prototype
Left: Dylan MacDonald P.ENg SEA-Lift Product Support Engineer
Right: Latest SEABASS iteration in action
Solving the Challenge
The Solution
A high-level viability assessment was initiated to accurately identify the specifics of the project. Identified were the following mandatory requirements:
1. The SEA-Lift decoupler would have to fit inside SEABASS tool without additional modifications.
2. The system could only be powered by the existing hydraulic system.
3. It had to work. Every. Single. Time.
The Enginuity mechanical and industrial marine teams immediately answered the call and encircled the challenge, demonstrating their proficiency in decommission engineering solutions.
Throughout the Design, Fabrication, Building, and Testing stages of the product, Enginuity and Henderson’s team moved together as one unit, despite geography and a global pandemic.
Summarizing the Outcome
The Conclusion
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Deep. Well. Connected. The Importance of Trust and B2B Alignment
Key Takeaways
Engineering Innovation
Collaborative Efficiency
Risk Mitigation
Incorporated proven technology to reduce operational risk, ensuring safe decoupling of the SEABASS tool in emergencies.
Applying Our Expertise to Broader Decommissioning and Abandonment Services
The successful collaboration with James Fisher Decommissioning showcases our proficiency in delivering advanced engineering for decommissioning and well abandonment solutions. This experience underlines our capability to provide innovative, cost-effective decommissioning & abandonment programs that can be applied across various sectors and challenges.
Well Abandonment Services: Our expertise in developing and integrating the SEA-Lift system into the SEABASS tool demonstrates our ability to deliver efficient and safe well abandonment solutions. We ensure minimal environmental impact and operational risk while meeting regulatory requirements. Our well abandonment capabilities include well plug and abandonment process and oilfield & wellsite abandonment.
Subsea Engineering Solutions: Leveraging our experience in subsea technology, we provide comprehensive support for the decommissioning of subsea infrastructure, structures, and jackets. Our solutions are designed to withstand harsh environments and ensure the safety and reliability of operations. This includes riser & subsea decommissioning and pre-abandonment field inspections.
Our experience in well abandonment solutions and decommissioning spans multiple phases and tasks. We offer multi-disciplinary team of experienced specialists who understand the complexities of decommissioning and are committed to delivering certainty across all projects.
With our expertise, we help clients achieve improvements in efficiency, safety, and environmental protection, driving sustainable growth and success in their decommissioning and engineering projects.
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