New unmanned concept boosts safety and reduces costs
DNV GL introduces new unmanned floating LNG concept DNV GL has developed a new unmanned floating LNG concept that overcomes many of the challenges currently faced by those looking to unlock the potential of remote offshore gas fields.Called Solitude, the concept demonstrates how technological advances - most of the technology already within reach - can be combined into a solution that offers some 20 percent reduction in annual OPEX, only adding a few percent increase in CAPEX and at the same time increase the overall safety.FLNG technology is developing rapidly as part of the industry's quest for resources in more remote waters. A number of concepts have been discussed, but only a few are currently under construction, as many oil and gas companies have experienced double-digit growth in both capital and operational expenditure over the last decade.Foreseeing the need for more remote projects to be able to overcome even more challenging cost barriers, whilst still meeting increasingly stringent safety and environmental standards, DNV GL embarked on an Extraordinary Innovation Project to explore the future of LNG technology."Solitude has been developed with maintainability foremost in mind," says Elisabeth Tørstad, DNV GL CEO Oil & Gas. "By changing the focus from maximum ...
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