Over a period of several months, there has been high activity on the Statfjord platforms where mechanical services such as cutting, rig assistance, tank work, grating and habitat have been a large part of the assignments.

On Statfjord B, 160 cuts of dimensions up to 30 inches were carried out in connection with pipe replacement. With up to 30 people in rotation, the pipes were initially cut onsite, before they were rigged out by personnel from Apply and Beerenberg, and then lifted down onto a boat. The work went on both day and night and was very demanding, as in addition to being large quantities, it required a lot of precision throughout the execution, says field manager FLX Johan Taavo.

At Statfjord A there was also a lot of activity within both ISO and mechanical services. Both above and below the water surface, several tonnes of old pipes, flanges and valves were cut, dismantled and replaced with new ones, says the field manager.

Head of the mechanical department, Bertil Bargård, is satisfied with the increased demand for mechanical services and praises the efforts of the operators and engineers.

- Ownership from planning to execution rests heavily with our mechanics. There are complex operations that are carried out, and require a solution-oriented environment to ensure the best possible implementation, he says.

- One of the success factors for Beerenberg has been to use mechanics with long experience in leading positions in the projects to bring out the good solutions.

Beerenberg feels that, to a greater extent than before, customers are demanding a total solution with a focus on a safe, sustainable and reliable implementation with simple and seamless interfaces.

 

Statfjord A:

  • Customer: Equinor
  • Scope: Demolition and installation of pipes.
  • Disciplines: Engineering, cold cutting, bolt pulling, rigging and access technology.
  • Engineering: 1250 hours.
  • Performance: 12,000 hours.

Statfjord B:

  • Customer: Equinor
  • Scope: Removal of pipes and obstructions.
  • Disciplines: Engineering, cold cutting, bolt pulling, rigging.
  • Engineering: 850 hours.