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Terra Nova FPSO
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Grand Banks, CA
- Status:
- Completed - Jan 2013
- Structure Type:
- Marine
Scope Of Work
The project, developed by an alliance team, uses a subsea system tied back to an FPSO.
The full subsea field comprises 32 wells. Each well is located below the mudline in a glory hole. This, along with the disconnection capability on the riser system, helps avoid iceberg damage.
All subsea connections were executed using diverless techniques.
Having survived one of the worst winters on record, the FPSO started producing oil in January 2002. Within nine days, it reached a planned production rate of 125,000 bopd. By the end of May 2002, production had reached the design maximum of 150,000 bopd.
Water depth: 100 m
Dimensions:
Length: 292 m
Width: 46 m
Depth: 28 m
Topsides weight: 12,000 tons
KBR was responsible for the vessel based on the in-house design KBR PV-150, project management, design of the topsides facilities and construction of two of the process modules at the BARMAC Ardersier Yard.
KBR continued to serve Petro-Canada in operations and maintenance
Project Highlights
The most extensive project scope undertaken by a single alliance in the industry at the time
First FPSO to develop offshore eastern Canada
One of the harshest environments in the world, with iceberg collision a permanent threat
Ice-strengthened to withstand 100,000 ton iceberg impact
The FPSO was the first to be designed for quick disconnect and movement under its own power to avoid icebergs. As a further precaution against iceberg damage, the wells are located below the mudline.
At the time, Terra Nova was the most sophisticated FPSO in the world.
