Wireline Magazine Autumn 2020 Issue 49

As the UK energy industry aligns to deliver net-zero emissions by 2050, OGUK is looking to share success stories. Calling all case studies

A re you doing something innovative in your organisation to improve safety, build a diverse and inclusive workforce, or deliver net zero? We invite you to submit and share case studies that demonstrate the great work you’re doing and the impact it’s having. Case studies can cover any topic where clear outcomes can be demonstrated, or they may focus

on one of the five themes of our industry blueprint, Roadmap 2035. The Roadmap sets clear goals for our industry and the activities required to support these goals. We welcome you to get in touch to showcase how your work helps us achieve these five themes. We are here to help articulate your story, so we don’t expect a fully formed case study at this stage – a press release or an internal blog is a good start.

Transocean’s first minimises waste The industry is committed to embracing solutions which enhance reliability while simultaneously reducing its fuel consumption, operating costs and environmental footprint. In response, Transocean successfully deployed the world’s first hybrid energy storage system aboard a floating drilling unit in October 2019.

Already used on the Transocean Spitsbergen at the Snorre field in Norway, the system was developed in partnership with Aspin Kemp and Associates to capture energy generated by everyday rig operations. This energy, rather than going to waste, is stored in batteries and used to power the dynamically- positioned rig’s thrusters. It therefore helps not only to reduce the unit’s environmental footprint but also to support safe and reliable station-keeping capabilities. The project has been funded in part through fuel-saving incentives in Transocean’s contract with operator Equinor and by the Norwegian NOx Fund. This technological advance targets a 14% reduction in fuel consumption during normal operations, leading to significantly lower emissions of NO x and CO 2 . The power upgrade also underlines a shared commitment by Transocean and Equinor to work together to implement sustainable technology. Find out more at www.deepwater.com. Transocean Spitsbergen

If you have a story demonstrating a success in key sector areas such as efficiency, diversity and inclusion, energy transition or skills development, please get in touch. You can e-mail us your case studies and ideas to casestudies@oilandgasuk.co.uk and we will work with you to develop them into shareable formats.

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