Subsea Processing

Subsea Processing (SSP) aims to move the entire, or parts, of topside processing facilities to the seabed. SSP can incorporate a number of different processes to help reduce the cost and complexity of developing an offshore field.
Temperature and pressure conditions in export pipelines can cause flow assurance issues like hydrate or wax formation leading to the blockage of flowlines and the subsequent arrest of production. The normal flow assurance mitigation strategy so far has been to maintain temperatures above the hydrate and wax formation temperatures. SSP technologies address such flow assurance issues at source, reducing slugging and the need for chemical injection. SSP provides the ability to increase recoverable reserves and further enhance the economic viability of projects by optimising production. We are working in collaboration with our alliance partner OneSubsea to develop integrated subsea solutions that will add real value for our clients.