REPSOL SINOPEC RESOURCES UK
Auk Alpha Platform – Offshore North Sea
The Auk ‘A’ (Alpha) platform is an integrated drilling, production and living quarters facility supported on an eight leg jacket structure. The drilling derrick has since been removed. It was operated by Shell UK in 50% partnership with ESSO until October 2006 when it was bought by Talisman Energy, and is now licensed by Repsol Sinopec Resources UK Ltd.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The client approached ICE when a number pipework failures within the offshore accommodation on board the AUK Alpha platform resulted in personnel cabins having to be temporarily closed off. ICE were commissioned to carry out an offshore survey. Our team used a borescope camera, discovering that both the black and grey drainage pipework was in a very poor condition. There were visible cracks and in some areas holes where the pipework had become corroded beyond repair. We submitted a detailed technical and commercial proposal offering a solution to the issues. The workscope was agreed and the project started in April 2020.
“I would like to say the effort from the guys has been outstanding and a real credit to ICE. They have first and foremost worked very safely, very conscientious and take a great deal of pride in doing a first-class job.”
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