Overview:
A yet2 client is seeking a variety of technologies and methods to increase the gas capacity of a cluster of Gas-Oil Separation Plants (GOSPs) located in harsh desert environment conditions. Viable technology solutions will augment project delivery speed, reduce costs and risks, improve quality, optimize resource use, and enhance worker safety.
Background:
The GOSPs are within a remote desert region, ~800km away from the nearest city and some processing plants are over 400km away. The location has a limited water supply and is regularly exposed to sandstorms and temperatures exceeding 40°C. Workers are camped on-site for extended periods, and due to these conditions, operations do not take place during the peak midday hours. The main objective of the client is to increase the maximum gas injection capacity of the GOSPs from 4175 MMSCFD to 5955 MMSCFD by 2032.
Constraints:
Viable potential solutions will need to:
- Be able to show clear OPEX or CAPEX benefit compared to currently used equipment
- Real-world deployments – Be a proven technology within relevant/adjacent industry
- Be resistant to harsh desert environments, including:
- 40°C + ambient temperatures
- Limited water supply
- Sand/Dust getting into equipment (incl. Exposure to Sandstorms)
- Mobile signal limitations
Possible Solution Areas:
- Circular Economy & Sustainability methods and technologies that can reduce the carbon footprint of expansion and operation of the GOSP
- Efficient construction method with proven CAPEX reduction
- Construction 3D Printing (C3DP)
- Modularization of GOSP components for efficient implementation and reduced OPEX
- High performance material alternatives
- Smart Materials to enable GOSP self-monitoring and self-healing capabilities or provide corrosion-resistance, and/or energy-efficient structures and equipment.
- Non-metals for GOSP components for reduced logistical costs during integration e.g., Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes (RTPs)
- Smart safety with a focus on desert environment adaption
- Worker Wearables (such as tracking and also cooling technologies)
- Clean water for workers in a water limited environment
- Traffic logistics – incl. Often sand covered roads
- Robotics
- Pipeline monitoring technologies e.g. for corrosion
- Monitoring very high-up or typically unsafe and difficult to reach equipment
- Remote working capabilities esp. During peak hours of day
- Energy Optimization & Digital Solutions (e.g. Project management tools) that can reduce the energy usage of expansion and operation of the GOSP
- Dune stabilisation and additional sandstorm risk mitigation technologies
Desired outcome of the solution:
Solutions should be at least pilot-ready, with preference for technologies deployed or demonstrated in relevant/adjacent industries. Example Case Studies are highly sought.
The client is open to various types of partnerships including bespoke development specific for use case, licensing, and direct purchasing of equipment.
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