Project Overview

The UK team was approached by an oil and gas supermajor looking for assistance with the installation and maintenance of a large gas turbine on the Douglas Platform. Swire Energy Services provided a full turnkey solution including all required offshore containers, lifting equipment and onshore/offshore inspection and load testing services.

Project Location

Morecambe Bay, England

Service/Product Provided

• Supply of all required Offshore Containers
• Test & Inspection Services
• LFA Lifting Frame
• Lifting Installation Services
• Sling Supply

Key Challenges

• Removal and re-installation of a large gas turbine on a offshore platform.
• Widescale maintenance programme that required a large range of parts and equipment
• Transportation of a large turbine pod that could not be lifted in a standard offshore container.
• Offshore lifting support for the gas turbine installation

Scope of Work

• Wide range of Testing and Inspection services for a variety of required equipment
• Equipment Certification
• Supply of sling sets for full installation program requirements
• Transportation and supply of LFA lifting frame and full range of offshore containers
• Offshore lifting support to install the gas turbine, including inspection pre and post lift
• 24/7 On-call support

Solution

Swire Energy Services delivered a full product and service package for the gas turbine installation, including ;

• Function testing and visual inspection of crucifix
• Visual inspection and offshore load tests for A frame and runway beam
• Crate hinge repairs
• Supply of wire rope slings and bulldog grips for A frame
• Sling and shackle supply
• MPI Inspection
• Provision and transportation of LFA lifting frame
• Inspection and certification of Grillage frame and Yorahama fenders
• Fitting of 4 leg sling and shackles to transportation pod
  
• Inspection of transportation pod, top lugs and Bottom Lugs

Benefits

• Swire Energy Services was able to provide the entire scope of work , reducing the need for multiple suppliers and adding cost savings to the project.
• 24/7 support service ensured when additional challenges arose, equipment and services were delivered as quickly and cost effectively as possible to ensure the absolute minimum downtime.

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