Performing a part of the required separation process at the seabed, can enable a more effective production and reduce need for topside processing capacity. Subsea separation has already been applied for both a Greenfield development as well as a retrofit solution for a field in production. The solution can contribute to a better environment and higher revenue. For maturing fields, the production and recovery can increase cost-efficiently by improving and prolonging the use of existing infrastructure. Separation and re-injection of bulk water will free up space in flowlines and risers and eliminate the need for topside equipment upgrades. For new field development, the system can be designed with primary separation at the seabed, reducing and eventually eliminating the need for topside installations.
Benefits
- Reduced cost for topside facility.
- Environmental friendly
- Increased production/recovery
- Handling water and sand at the seabed