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Perth – August 2023 Evening Technical Meeting

The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to our August 2023 Evening Technical Meeting:

Image courtesy of McDermott

Theme: Lifting & Laying

Date: Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Time: 4.30 – 8.30pm AWST {NEW start time!} — To support Australian women’s sport and the Matildas FIFA World Cup Semi-Final, we’re adjusting the schedule for our ETM.

🔔PLEASE NOTE:
1) Welcome drinks will be served during registration.
2) Canapes and drinks will be served after the ETM where you’ll be able to watch the Matildas game on a large screen.

Venue: NOVOTEL PERTH – MURRAY STREET

🚨There are 2 Novotel hotels in the Perth CBD. Our ETM is at Novotel Perth Murray Street – 388 Murray St, Perth

We have 3 keynote speakers who will be presenting the respective topics:

1. LEVERAGING  SUBSEA STRUCTURAL DESIGN TO ADDRESS DECOMMISSIONING CHALLENGES

by Jake Zammit, McDermott

McDermott recently completed a fast track decommissioning project with less than 6 months from commencing the project to completion offshore. The scope included retrieval of a submerged buoy 400 Metric Tonne buoy in approximately 100m water depth. A novel bespoke lifting cradle was developed as a means to safely recover the buoy and address its unknown structural integrity. This potentially scalable approach is an example of leveraging subsea structural design and installation experience to address challenges presented with handling / decommissioning aging assets. The project was completed safely and within schedule with positive feedback from the Client and regulator NOPSEMA. This presentation shall provide an overview of the development and application of the lifting cradle.

2. A DECADE OF DEVELOPMENT ON ELECTRICALLY HEAT-TRACED FLOWLINE (EHTF®) – ultimate tool for flow assurance

by Andrew Ripley, Subsea7 Australia

To date Subsea7 has installed EHTF pipeline over various projects. To provide some insight into the EHTF concept developed within Subsea7 over the last 10 years, a holistic overview of the system, from its makeup through to installation will be provided along with an overview on its effectiveness and advantages; where performance data taken during a routine shut down of a platform was analysed and correlated back to the design predictions.

3. COMPLEXITIES IN OFFSHORE JACKET STRUCTURE REMOVAL ⬅️Approved for Distribution (Click title to view/download PDF)

by Evert Van Herel, Allseas Marine Contractors Australia

Removal of an offshore platform requires a number of phases:
1) decommissioning of the facility (including plugging and abandonment of wells in case of production platforms)
2) preparation of the topsides structures for offshore removal
3) removal of the topsides
4) preparation and removal of the jacket structure
5) subsea clean-up

Where the topsides are visible and relatively easy to inspect, preparing and removing the jacket structures supporting the topsides are for the most part submerged, covered in years of marine growth and difficult to inspect. Access for removal preparations like cleaning and cutting of members are mostly after topsides removal is completed.

This presentation will focus on item 4 – preparations of the jacket structure and the work required to be able to remove these immense structures from the seabed.

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This ETM is proudly sponsored by:

For sponsorship details, please refer to this document below:

➡️2023 ETM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

For sponsorship and event enquiries, please contact:
SUT Perth Branch. Tel: +61 (0) 8 9481 0999
Email: Events Team ([email protected])

Perth – Materials & Corrosion Course 2023

Materials & Corrosion – An Awareness Course

VENUE: Wood, Level 1, 240 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA, 6000

We invite you to attend our Materials & Corrosion Course 

This two-day course has been specifically designed for people new to subsea or unfamiliar with the various corrosion considerations which need to be applied during design, construction, and operation of subsea assets.

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the various materials and corrosion issues which are applicable to subsea structures. The choices made which impact one area of corrosion and integrity will often impact the choices in other areas, and also affect the long-term inspection and monitoring which may be required to ensure the design life is met. Having a general overview of the interaction between the various factors and the impact that certain choices make, and the equipment used in inspecting and monitoring the structures will provide attendees with a broad knowledge on the interaction which needs to be considered in any installation.

The course will be presented by experienced personnel from both the supply and subsea industries.  Most of the course will be held in a classroom environment, with the session being interactive, with every opportunity to ask questions and discuss the material presented. facilities.

Materials & Corrosion Course Fees:

FULL course (2-days):

  • Earlybird – members: AUD$900.
  • Earlybird – non-members: AUD$1072.
  • Members: AUD$1121.25.
  • Non-members: AUD$1335.
  • Students: AUD$360.

 

 

 

To view the program: please download the flyer(please note: program may be subject to change)

For further information about this course, please email our Events Team [email protected]

Perth – June 2023 Evening Technical Meeting: Decarbonisation

The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to the June 2023 Evening Technical Meeting:

Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Time: 5.30 – 8.30pm AWST

Venue: Parmelia Hilton Perth

Image: Equinor

1. CCS STORAGE IN DEEP SALINE AQUIFER VERSUS DEPLETED FIELDS

Diane Labregere, DNV

It is recognized that most of the available geological storage volume for CO2 is in deep saline aquifers. The best aquifers are usually to be in sedimentary basins (and sometimes near to fossil energy sources). However, unless the geology set up has been explored for hydrocarbon potential, it is likely that little data exists so significant work will be required to evaluate the realistic storage potential. Depleted gas fields offer more limited volumes but are better characterized, have seals that have been successful to retain hydrocarbons for millions of years, and may offer a shorter route to practical implementation for early projects.

After a review of the different storage types for subsurface carbon sequestration, the storage conditions and the different trapping mechanisms that occurred, a more detailed analysis will be presented to compare deep saline aquifers versus depleted fields.

2. OFFSHORE PIPELINES FOR CCS SERVICE

Emilien Rulence, Atteris

Emilien will present on the latest research that is currently underway in Australia regarding transport of CO2 through submarine pipelines. The audience will learn about the key technical challenges and uncertainties with regards to this CO2 service. In his presentation, Emilien will address two common scenarios – design of a new CO2 pipeline and converting an existing submarine pipeline for CO2 service.

3. CCS, WHY BOTHER

Ben Jury, Woodside

The negative press surrounding CCS as a decarbonisation method is rife; doesn’t work, too expensive, doesn’t reduce emissions, greenwashing. Should we believe the headlines? Regardless of opinions, CCS is happening so we would be silly not to jump on for the ride, right? So why bother doing CCS? The bang for your buck with CCS is massive, and there is minimal land footprint to achieve it. Woodsides NWS gas assets alone holds 4x more storage than planting all available land in WA.

Does CCS Work? The Norwegians have been injecting CO2 into Sleipner field since 1996 with over 20MT sequestered. And Gorgon also works, in fact it’s the biggest. So how can we get involved? We know how to do it, in fact CO2 is less hazardous and easier to handle than we are used to. This gives us opportunity to think outside the box and come up with solutions that look different, which is good fun.

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If you have any enquiries, please email our Events Team.

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Thank you to our event sponsors:

2023 ETM SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

For sponsorship and event enquiries, please contact:
SUT Perth Branch. Tel: +61 (0) 8 9481 0999
Email: [email protected]

North of England Evening Meeting – Subsea Motor Developments

Registration & Refreshments 1800hrs – Presentations 1830hrs

Newcastle University, Armstrong Building, Room ARMB1.49, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU

 

Subsea Permanent Magnet Motors

Vahid Walker; Walker Subsea

Walker Subsea Engineering provides innovative solutions to the global offshore wind industry, from seabed to shore.

Electric motors are the driving force behind recent advances in transport decarbonisation. Walker Subsea has successfully built prototype Axial Flux electrical machines based on automotive technology.

With much to be learned from the automotive industry, Vahid will share insights into the different types of motors available. and potential use in a maritime setting.

The E-ROV – Designing something from nothing

Jack McCusker and Simon Graham; SMD

SMD is a known global leader and manufacturer of subsea ROVs used underwater on highly complex projects up to 6000m deep. Over the last 3-5 years the trend has been increasingly to move towards high-power electric vehicles for complex tasks along with a drive for increased autonomy.

Designing a complex vehicle power architecture from the ground up is a once-in-a-lifetime project and Jack and Simon have been intimately involved in all aspects. As the project nears completion and Electric ROV orders are now being placed Jack and Simon will reflect on the journey made.

Aberdeen Branch Business Breakfast – Opportunities in an Imperfect Storm

7th February 2023 | Marcliffe at Pitfodels, Aberdeen

07:00 Breakfast
07:30 Presentations
09:30 close

SUT Member £37+VAT | SUT Non-Member £44+VAT

With Covid firmly in the rear-view mirror, one set of storm clouds has parted only to be replaced by others; not only how to repair the economic damage done by lockdowns, but the war in Ukraine, ESG mandates restricting capital to oil and gas and governmental strategies that restrict exploration. These are just some of the events playing havoc with the post-pandemic landscape.

Scrambling to make up for lost Russian gas, Western governments are reassessing the closure of gas storage fields and nuclear power stations whilst the US and Qatar drive hard bargains for LNG. The news media appear to suggest that carbon neutrality is just around the corner, but renewables are intermittent and grid-scale storage isn’t here yet. Energy security no longer refers only to supply, but physical infrastructure after damage to pipelines and cables.

The North Sea is our backyard and it is the source of much of the UK’s energy wealth. Things for the subsea community have suddenly become more interesting again, though perhaps not in the way we had expected. How do we make sense of these events when planning for the post-Covid world? It’s a fool’s game to make hard and fast predictions, though some trends are detectable and our speakers have data, analysis, and sector expertise to shed some light on what’s going on.

Please join us at 7am, 7th February at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels in Aberdeen for the SUT’s 2023 Subsea Market Outlook.

The imperfect storm: offshore energy industry demand expectations

James Hall, Director at Axiom EMI.
James will present an outlook for demand-side expectations across the offshore energy sector. Axiom will consider the impact of decarbonising primary energy production and localised energy security set against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions and increased energy costs. Recent and expected project sanctioning will be quantified by offshore O&G and wind facility installation demand, as well as examining the potential impact of increased mineral requirements for renewable and green-tech solutions, touching on the viability of offshore mining.

Opportunity knocks: How will the subsea squeeze between oil and gas and offshore wind continue?

Senior Research Analyst, Ross Macdonald, and ConstructionVesselBase Manager Catherine MacFarlane both of S&P Global.
Ross and Catherine will give an outlook on the subsea construction vessel fleet amid rising demand not only from a rebounding oil and gas sector but also the rapid growth of the offshore wind market. They will assess key buyers and suppliers to the market, how the growth of the SOV market may impact current subsea vessel participation in the offshore wind market, future demand trends and the overall implications of these evolving dynamics on the future of this key market sector.

Aberdeen Branch AGM

Aberdeenshire Cricket Club,  Morningside Road,  Aberdeen  AB10 7FB

1800hrs start  – AGM followed by networking and buffet.

 

Future of SUT & Aberdeen Branch AGM

Main Speaker:  Moya Crawford,  Managing Director, Deep Tek, and President of SUT

We will also hear from the National Subsea Centre.

Come and influence the direction of the SUT Aberdeen Branch.  Meet the committee and your fellow members. Explore opportunities to join and participate.

If you wish to attend, please complete and submit the form below.

Aberdeen – Subsea Awareness Course

13-17 March 2023

Do you want to know more about Subsea Technology and Operations in Offshore Energy?

– then the SUT’s Subsea Awareness Course is geared towards YOU.

The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) delivers a foundation-level Subsea Awareness Course (SAC) that is suitable for personnel across the full spectrum: Operators / Developers, Contractors, Technology suppliers and other interested organisations, for example; Government, Legal, Finance, and Engineering Houses.

This course provides underpinning knowledge for new entrants in the subsea sector of the offshore energy industry, as well as offering a refresher for experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge.

Course Description

The course is delivered by experienced personnel from across the sector from Operators / Developers, Contractors and Technology Suppliers many of whom are recognised authorities within their organisations providing deep insight to the complete lifecycle of a subsea asset in both oil and gas and offshore renewables; covering design, installation, operations and ultimately decommissioning.

The course offers a balance of classroom and site visits to manufacturing plants and operating centres, thereby providing a broad spectrum of opportunity to engage and share knowledge with our highly experienced and respected industry personnel.

  • The course has been run by the SUT since early 1990s, with continual refreshing to reflect the changing technological developments over the period and is geared for industry personnel who wish to expand their knowledge of offshore energy subsea systems.
  • The modules are delivered by experienced personnel from Operators, Contractors and Technology System Suppliers to offer broad and ranging perspectives of the sector.
  • Whilst most of the course will be presented in a ‘classroom’ environment, the sessions will be interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss what has been learned. In particular, hands-on and visual components have been included wherever possible to enable delegates to view software models and products designed for subsea service.

Who should attend?

  • New Entrants who are already technically qualified but are just entering the offshore energy industry and / or the subsea sector
  • Technically qualified, experienced personnel who require to undergo a technology transfer and conversion process from another relevant discipline into the subsea sector
  • Personnel who have worked in subsea earlier in their career and appreciate the benefit to be had from a refresher course that includes exposure to the latest technologies and techniques
  • Non-technical personnel from the likes of the Government, Legal or Finance sectors who are regularly dealing with the subsea sector will also find the course rewarding

Day 1 – Introduction to the Subsea Sector

  • Introduction & Course Overview
  • Oil & Gas Field Developments
  • Host & Facility Options
  • Offshore Renewables Developments
  • Development Decision Processes

Day 2 – Oil-field equipment & Flow Assurance

  • Oil-field equipment architecture
  • Flow Assurance and how it impacts system design and operation
  • Wellhead, Tree & Manifold Systems – Design Manufacturing and Testing (Site Visit)

Day 3 – Offshore Renewables Technologies & Subsea Control Systems

  • Offshore Renewables Structures – fixed and floating options
  • Subsea Power Cables in offshore renewables
  • Subsea Umbilicals in oil and gas
  • Subsea Controls (site visit) architecture, components, manufacture & test, operations

Day 4 – Pipeline & Riser Systems

  • Pipeline & Riser Options – Design and Manufacturing
  • Pipeline & Riser Options – Installation Methods
  • ROV & Diver Operations (Site Visit)

Day 5 – Subsea Operation, Decommission, and the Future

  • Subsea Operations – Inspection, Maintenance & Repair
  • Decommissioning – Regulations, Operations, Facilities, Re-use
  • Future Technologies – Hydrogen, CCS, Electrification

Cost

SUT Member £1900 (+VAT) (This rate is also available to members of EEEGR, OES, EIC, IMCA, and NOF)

Non-Member £2200 (+VAT)

Cancellations/Refunds

Cancellations are subject to a 25% administration fee where the cancellation is made more than one calendar month before the date of the training course. No refund is payable for a cancellation made within the calendar month immediately prior to the training course – in this event the full sum shown on the invoice remains payable.

Delegates may wish to nominate a substitute in their place.

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Alternatively, this course will be run again in May 2023. Click to register now.

Offshore Wind Renewable Energy – Virtual Course

0900 -1300hrs GMT on both 1st and 2nd February 2023.

Building on our international reputation for ocean and marine engineering and science training, the SUT brings you this virtual short course in Offshore Wind Renewable Energy, in conjunction with Cranfield University.

The course is designed for:

  • Professional non-engineers who would benefit from understanding the offshore wind energy industry
  • Engineers and technical staff who are new to this sector or making the transition from another industry

The course will be delivered over two online interactive 4-hour sessions by Industry and academic experts, with an emphasis on the practical applications.

Topics Include:

  • Wind and the Net Zero Challenge inc Deepwater Floating Potential
  • Planning, Environmental Studies, and Approvals
  • MetOcean/Weather: UK and NW Europe Focus inc Deepwater for Floating Technology
  • Fixed Bottom Offshore Structure Design and Integrity
  • Offshore Site Investigation and Seabed Site Foundations
  • Construction
  • Cables
  • Floating Wind Structures
  • Completion, Post Installation, and Ongoing Operation

Cost (excluding VAT where chargeable)

SUT Members £375 (EEEGR, OES, IMCA and EIC members will also benefit from the discounted member price)
Non-Members £465

CPD Credits will be available

Cancellations/Refunds
Cancellations are subject to a 10% administration fee where the cancellation is made up to 72 hours prior to the course commencement. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the course commencement are subject to 25% administration fee. No refunds will be made once the course has commenced.

Delegates may wish to nominate a substitute in their place.

Registration

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