Case Studies & Innovation - SP6
This subproject performs industry-driven case studies, each over a one-year period, to show emissions reductions from the implementation of technologies on the Norwegian Continental Shelf fields. Studies on the economic aspects of technology development through advanced techno-economic analyses are also performed.
MAIN OBJECTIVE
The goal of LowEmission case studies is to develop technology concepts that can lead to a minimum 5% reduction in offshore energy consumption and/or CO2 emissions. The industry-driven case studies are conducted over a one-year period to show emissions reductions from implementing technologies on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Studies depend on industry partners making available data necessary to evaluate emission, weight and cost reductions.
Results 2022
MAIN RESULTS IN 2022
Seven new case studies were initiated through an industry lead nomination prosses. The seven case studies will be completed in April 2023 and presented in webinar series in May-June. The seven case studies are listed below.
Application of heat pumps for better heat integration of process streams
Evaluating the use of HTHPs as an alternative for direct electric heating in case of electrification of offshore oil and gas production unit.
Emission reduction potential of Cold Flow demonstrated for a real field case
Demonstrate the emission advantage or possible energy saving as well as the technical limitations of Cold Flow, which enables flow of hydrocarbon production fluids at thermodynamic equilibrium in uninsulated pipelines, without the help of chemical modifiers.
Options for sequestering CO2 from offshore installations
Investigate and compare the cost, footprint and energy use associated with different local and small-scale CO2 capture and storage solutions.
Advanced power fluctuation control for combined wind, gas and steam turbine systems
Assess how advanced process control can guarantee reliable offshore power generation in a system with a combined cycle and wind power.
Ekofisk - Impact of wind turbines on gas turbine operation and power system stability
Quantify the impact of offshore wind turbines connected to the Ekofisk power system on gas turbine operation and power system stability, and to propose and assess possible measures to decrease undesired implications.
Electrification of the NCS with offshore wind and power to shore
Assess how best to reduce NCS CO2 power generation emissions by electrification from offshore wind energy with net power to shore.
Use of low- and zero-emission technologies and alternative energy carriers in supply vessel fleets
Accelerate the transition towards sustainable zero-emission offshore logistics by 2050 through an integrated application of zero emission fuels, energy-saving technologies and energy-efficient operations.
IMPACT AND INNOVATIONS
Three new Knowledge-building Project for Industry with LowEmission partners and research was granted in June. All three project proposals were based on findings from previous case studies. Demonstrating how the subtask contributes to identifying key barriers to implementing LowEmission technologies and how they can be overcome by focus and target R&D.
The three projects are:
- DECAAMP, led by SP1 manager Adrina Reyes Lua
- Sea Connect, led by SP3 research led by Emre Kantar
- Hy4GET, led by SP6 manager Tore Føyen
Results 2021
MAIN RESULTS IN 2021
- Conducted two "LowEmission Innovation Challenges" with industrial challenge from Aker Solution and TotalEnergies to get the industry perspective.
- LowEmission autumn technical webinar series.
- 5 case studies investigating the potential of new technology for emissions reduction.
IMPACT AND INNOVATIONS
Five case studies were initiated.
Heat & power generation
- Reduced-carbon operation of Elgin and Franklin O&G fields
- Subsea connectors and penetrators for high voltage renewable applications
System integration
- Energy storage for the deployment of Low Emission technologies
Reduced offshore energy consumption
- Energy recovery in electrified petroleum production plants
- Optimisation of low-emission platform
Results 2020
- Summary of Consortium Day 2019 highlights and breakout sessions
- LowEmission autumn technical webinar series
- 5 case studies investigating the possibility of new technology on emissions reduction
Impact and innovations
Initiated 5 case studies
Heat & power generation
- Partial decarbonisation of Equinor's Johan Castberg FPSO by ammonia injection in natural gas
- Advanced material analysis of service-lifetimelimiting defects in a modern HV subsea cable
System integration
- Integration with wind turbines, batteries, hydrogen energy storage and load control for lower CO2 emissions (Original budget reduced by 50%)
Reduced offshore energy consumption
- Dynamic reservoir behaviour and production due to periodic energy supply
- More energy efficient vessels for offshore supply service
Initiated "LowEmission Innovation Challenge" with first industrial challenge from Vår Energi and Equinor to get the industry perspective.
Results 2019
This SP performs industry-driven case studies over 1-2-year periods to show emission reductions from implementing technologies on the Norwegian Continental Shelf fields. Studies depend on industry partners making the necessary data available to evaluate emission, weight and cost reduction. Industry plays a vital role in ensuring implementation through in-kind contributions/expertise. Studies on the economic aspects of technology development through advanced techno-economic analyses will also be performed.
Main objective
The main goal of the LowEmission Case studies is to develop technology concepts that lead to a reduction in offshore energy consumption and/or CO2 emissions based on the overall LowEmission objectives. The industry-driven case studies will be conducted over 1-2 year periods to show emission reduction from implementing technologies on fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Studies will depend on industry partners making available data necessary to evaluate emission, weight- and cost reduction.
Main results
- A general methodology for the LowEmission case studies was developed
- Input on ideas and selection of case study topics was collected from industry and research partners
- A discussion on field-specific case studies was initiated between Repsol and the research partners
- Several concepts for both generic cases and a field-specific study were developed. Further evaluation of those will continue in 2020 in a close dialogue with LowEmission industry partners
Impact and innovations
- Development of 2-4 novel concepts for Phase I: Case Potential integrating low emission technologies into existing and greenfield offshore energy systems, whereas 1-2 of these cases will Energy Supply and Demands KPIs CO2 equiv. emissions progress into Phase II of the case studies for detailed performance evaluation.
- Use of Innovation strategies funding in 2020 is expected to boost activities in LowEmission which have been identified by industry partners to have high impact and short-term implementability potential.
