In a world where offshore gas will remain an important part of the energy mix for decades to come, subsea technologies often bring the most cost- and carbon- efficient solutions.
The role of gas in the global energy mix has been a story of unfulfilled potential – largely because of a lack of infrastructure. But it could be so much more significant. As more countries prioritize energy security, locally sourced natural gas could grow in importance. There is a lot of “stranded gas” which is not economically viable because of CO2 volumes, but there are also large natural gas fields worldwide waiting to be tapped. Free-flowing gas from new wells is the most efficient source, as compressing gas to extract it drives up energy demand, and hence emissions and costs. We can help address all these challenges – and unlock new opportunities.
We push what’s possible and viable in extracting, handling and utilizing subsea gas. For example, we delivered the world’s first subsea gas compression system at the Åsgard field in Norway. Since 2015, our all-electric technology has run at 99% uptime, enabling the recovery of an additional 306 million barrels of oil equivalent, with a significantly lower carbon footprint than a comparable topside installation. We can run dynamic umbilicals many miles back to shore, and our trees are specialized for gas fields, accommodating pressure drops and boosting production volumes.
With three-quarters of the world’s natural gas fields untapped, the potential is significant.
We are world leaders in subsea gas compression and innovation, with a track record of successfully unlocking new possibilities. In terms of the role of subsea technology in increasing offshore gas’s potential, we believe the energy industry has only scratched the surface.
Distance to shore, depth and age are no longer barriers to efficient gas extraction and production.
Whether installing the longest deepsea tie-backs or moving traditional topside capabilities to the seafloor, we’re constantly innovating.
Subsea compression delivers many benefits, including reducing power consumption typically from 12.15MW to 3.5MW per compressor.
Our technologies are proven, resilient and highly innovative – and ready to drive a step-change for the global offshore industry.
We can show you more examples of how our solutions have delivered real value for customers around the world.
This collaborative engagement digitally connects cross-functional domains through agile teams and gives you the platform to optimize and accelerate your subsea developments View
Our agile approach assures that the right building blocks are placed on the sea bed–on-time and on budget–to begin production safely and efficiently View
Our approach to metering and measurements gives you the information to plan and execute your project from the very beginning, with data driving decisions every step of the way View
Subsea processing increases production for new field developments, tiebacks, and existing facilities alike View
