INTEC Arctic Pipeline and Transportation Systems project list is summarized below:
| Project Name/Location |
Client |
Project Description |
Finish Date |
Oooguruk Offshore Field Development
Alaska
Beaufort Sea |
Pioneer Natural Resources
|
Pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design for development of Oooguruk field in 4 to 6 ft of water. Scope includes concept selection, flow assurance, pipeline mechanical design, installation methods and trenching requirements. |
Ongoing |
| Arctic Pipeline Cost Estimating Tool |
Confidential |
Develop a cost estimating tool for offshore arctic pipelines in the Beaufort Sea, Barents Sea, Chukchi Sea, Kara Sea, Lapter Sea, East Siberian Sea, Arctic Islands, Labrador and Newfoundland Coasts, and offshore Sakhalin Island. |
Ongoing |
| Offshore Arctic Pipeline Technology Review |
Confidential
|
Provide review of offshore arctic pipeline design and construction methods and techniques with an emphasis on construction, repair and leak detection. Identify technology gaps and establish a work plan to address these gaps. Assumes maximum 24-inch diameter pipeline in water depths less than 100 ft. |
2006 |
Offshore Arctic Pipeline Cost Estimate
Canada
Beaufort Sea
|
Confidential
|
Offshore arctic pipeline cost study-incorporating advancements in pipeline design and installation technology, along with current pricing strategies. Purpose is to develop a methodology for defining costs and schedules for offshore arctic pipeline installation. Addresses design basis and design concepts, flow assurance aspects, route selection and installation method evaluation, and costing and schedule. |
2005 |
Zena Field Development Study
Russia, Barents Sea
|
Total E&P |
The Zena Field Development Study was a conceptual evaluation of the Shtockman Field to investigate subsea technologies suitable for ultra-long tie-back distances over 500 km. The study investigated alternative issues with respect to flow assurance, subsea control, power supply, subsea separation and subsea compression (both downhole and on the mudline). The study evaluated the technical feasibility of these technologies and established that there were no fundamental barriers to the feasibility of this gas field. |
2005 |
Nikaitchuq Offshore Field Development
Alaska
Beaufort Sea
|
Kerr-McGee
|
Pre-FEED and FEED for development of Nikaitchuq field in 6 to 10 ft of water. Scope includes concept selection, flow assurance, pipeline mechanical design, installation methods and trenching requirements. |
2005 |
Shtokman Field Constructability Study
Russia
Barents Sea
|
Confidential
|
Constructability study for 550 km long pipeline from Shtokman field to the Russian mainland with diameters up to 48-inch and water depths up to 375 meters. |
2005 |
| Exxon Neftegas Sakhalin I De-Kastri Loading Line Engineering |
John Brown Hydrocarbons Limited
|
Exxon Neftegas Sakhalin I, Phase I Development, De-Kastri Oil Export Terminal 48-Inch Subsea Loading Line and Cable Engineering. Specialty engineering studies, including ice gouging, sediment transport, and vessel anchoring protection. Work includes managing other specialty subcontractors |
2005 |
Sakhalin I
Sakhalin Island, Russia
|
ExxonMobil
|
Feed level design of flowlines and pipelines, constructability review, schedule and cost estimate and preparation of ITT packages. |
2005 |
| BP Alaska Northstar
Alaskan
Beaufort Sea
|
BP Exploration Alaska
|
Engineering design, permitting assistance, and construction management assistance for twin 10- inch pipeline from Prudhoe Bay to Seal Island (approximately 6 miles offshore and 11 miles onshore). |
2003 |
| Timan-Pechora Export Terminal Feasibility Study |
Marathon Oil Company
|
Technical feasibility, risk analysis, cost and schedule for crude oil export system in Western Siberia. |
2003 |
| Northern Gas Development
Beaufort Sea
|
ExxonMobil, BP Amoco, Phillips Petroleum
|
220-mile, 52-inch line from Pt. Thompson to Mackenzie Delta. Preliminary design, construction plan development, preparation of cost estimate, and preparation of regulatory filing documents. |
2002 |
| BP Alaska Liberty
Alaskan
Beaufort Sea
|
BP Exploration Alaska
|
Conceptual evaluation and system design, and permitting assistance for a 12 inch pipeline from Liberty Island to landfall in Foggy Island Bay (approximately 6 miles). |
2001 |
| Grand Banks Area Field Development Study
Grand Banks, Canada
|
North Atlantic Pipeline Partners
|
Undisclosed. |
1999 |
| 400-Mile, 48 Inch Diameter Arctic Gas Line Screening Study
Alaskan
Beaufort Sea
|
Undisclosed. |
Undisclosed. |
1998 |
| ARCO/Omelet Export Pipeline Feasibility Study
Alaskan
Beaufort Sea
|
ARCO Alaska, Inc.
|
Conceptual study of a crude oil transportation system between a proposed oil production island offshore Alaska and the existing Prudhoe Bay pipeline grid. |
1998 |
| Russian Arctic Cost Estimation Program
Russian Arctic
|
JIS/Exxon Venture (CIS), Inc./Shell International
|
Development of a detailed onshore arctic pipeline installation cost estimating system specifically geared to northern Russia but also applicable to other regions. |
1998 |
| Northern Timan-Pechora Region Nearshore Transportation System
Pechora Sea
|
Conoco, Inc.
|
Conceptual study of a crude oil export transportation system using a large diameter pipeline across the Pechora Sea to a tank farm and tanker loading facilities. |
1996 |
| Cost Estimation Program for Beaufort Sea Pipelines
Beaufort Sea
|
Exxon Production Research Company
|
Development of an arctic pipeline installation program for the Beaufort Sea. |
1994 |
| Shtockman Field 42-inch Export Riser Conceptual Design
Barents Sea
|
Conoco, Inc.
|
Carried out a study to investigate the options for a large diameter gas riser at a TLP type production platform. |
1992 |
| Timan-Pechora Development Marine Export System
Pechora Sea
|
Shell Internationale Petroleum
|
Conducted an evaluation of the technical and economic feasibility of a marine crude oil export system for the Timan-Pechora region. |
1992 |
| Simpson Lagoon Pipeline Feasibility Study, North West Milne Point
Alaskan
Beaufort Sea
|
Conoco, Inc.
|
Investigation of the design, costs, and installation methods for pipelines and a power cable from offshore on the Alaskan North Slope to shore (approximately 3 miles). |
1991 |
| Timan-Pechora Development Facilities Feasibility Study
Pechora Sea
|
Texaco, Inc./ Ralph M. Parsons
|
Considered various combinations of overland and submarine pipelines and tankers and loading terminals from the proposed Timan Pechora development to market. |
1991 |
| Timan-Pechora Pipeline Feasibility Study
Pechora Sea
|
Conoco, Inc.
|
Prepared a conceptual design construction strategy and prepared project costs for a subsea oil pipeline connecting a gravity based export terminal to landfall in the Russian Arctic. |
1991 |
| Shtockman Field Offshore Pipelines Field Feasibility
Barents Sea
|
Wartsila Project Export & Finnish Barents Group |
Undertook technical and cost studies to determine the feasibility of constructing a pipeline from the Shtockman Field in the Barents Sea to markets in Western and Central Europe. |
1990 |
| Tie-In Method Evaluation for the Proposed Amauligak Caisson Retained Island
Canadian
Beaufort Sea
|
Gulf Canada Resources, Inc.
|
Evaluated technical merits, schedule factors and costs of various methods of pipeline approach to the CRI and recommended the most suitable methods. |
1990 |
| Arctic Subsea Pipeline Repair Study for Amauligak
Canadian
Beaufort Sea
|
Gulf Canada Resources, Inc.
|
Development of a route specific repair response plan for the Amauligak pipeline including repair techniques, vessels, and monitoring. |
1989 |
| Assessment of Installation and Trenching Scenario for Amauligak
Canadian
Beaufort Sea
|
Gulf Canada Resources, Inc. |
Review and recommend a construction strategy for a 20-inch, 48 km long subsea oil pipeline connecting a caisson retained island structure in 31 m water depth to a landfall location. |
1989 |
| Subsea Completion and Tie-In Study of West Amauligak Reservoir Flowlines
Canadian
Beaufort Sea
|
Gulf Canada Resources, Inc.
|
Review of procedures, cost and schedule aspects related to the installation of a flowline bundle from the Amauligak CRI to a subsea well cluster. |
1989 |
| Arctic Development Consultation |
Union Texas Petroleum Company
|
Retained to provide technical assistance for Arctic development evaluation. |
1988 |
| Chukchi Sea Pipeline Trenching Study
Chukchi Sea
|
Joint Industry Study
|
Investigate new and existing dredging technology for Chukchi Sea applications with the overall goal of optimizing trenching performance and costs. |
1988 |
| Conceptual Designs, Costs, and Recommendations for Satellite Island Pipeline Approach
Canadian
Beaufort Sea
|
Gulf Canada Resources, Inc.
|
Generate concept designs, costs, and resulting recommendations for the pipeline approach to a satellite island. |
1987 |
| Chukchi Sea Transportation Feasibility and Cost Comparison Study
Chukchi Sea
|
Joint Industry Study
|
Study of the feasibility and economics of transporting hydrocarbons from the Chukchi Sea area to shore by pipelines, oil tankers, ice breaking tankers or a combination. |
1986 |
| East Amauligak Subsea Pipeline Repair Study
Canadian
Beaufort Sea
|
Gulf Canada Resources, Inc.
|
Evaluation of damage, risk, and repair feasibility of a proposed Amauligak oil pipeline for the design, construction and operational phases. |
1986 |
| Evaluation of Potential Methods of Pipeline/Flowline Interface with Potential Production Structures
Canadian
Beaufort Sea
|
Gulf Canada Resources, Inc.
|
Identify technical advantages, disadvantages, costs, and installation schedules for potential methods of pipeline interface with proposed production structures. |
1986 |
| Amerada Hess North Star Island ? Construction Aspects of Pipelines
Alaskan
Beaufort Sea
|
Ralph M. Parsons
|
Specified and supervised route surveys, prepared a preliminary design, and identified feasible installation and trenching techniques for arctic oil and gas pipelines. |
1986 |
| Beaufort Sea Trenching and Pipe Protection
Canadian
Beaufort Sea
|
Gulf Canada Resources, Inc.
|
A study of design and installation aspects relating to trenching and pipe protection of an oil trunkline from East Amauligak to North point in the Canadian Beaufort Sea. |
1985 |
| Evaluation of Repair Methods for a Subsea Pipeline at Drew Point Alaska
Alaskan
Beaufort Sea
|
Sohio Petroleum Company
|
Evaluate arctic techniques for repairing offshore single phase oil pipeline in the Beaufort Sea and to provide a realistic appraisal of the present industry capability. |
1985 |
| Feasibility Study for Using Fibre Optic Sensor Cables on Marine Pipelines |
G-2 Consultants
|
Study performed to evaluate the most favorable technique using a fiber optic sensor for strain monitoring of arctic marine pipelines. |
1985 |
| Study of Arctic Pipeline Construction in the Pechora and Kara Seas
Pechora and Kara Seas
|
Valmet Corporation
|
Identify and evaluate methods for design and construction of pipelines in the arctic offshore regions of the Pechora and Kara Seas in water depths up to 150 meters. |
1985 |
| Technical Assistance for Beaufort Sea Development
Canadian
Beaufort Sea
|
Gulf Canada Resources, Inc.
|
Retained to provide technical assistance for Beaufort Sea development evaluation. |
1985 |