Project Execution

Malaysia Gas Platform: $20M Ahead of Schedule Restart

Sarawak Shell Berhad, Miri, Malaysia
March 2005 to May 2007
$20M
Cost Savings
700mmscfd
Gas Capacity
48 hours
Restart Time
4 days managed
Weather Downtime

The Challenge

Corroded and other integrity issues on a fixed 700mmscfd gas platform requiring comprehensive shutdown and restart while managing weather risks.

Strategic Solution

1

Implemented pilot shutdown project using new global Shell shutdown management guide

2

Coordinated flawless shutdown and startup on schedule to full steady production within 48 hours

3

Managed 4 days weather downtime without compromising schedule

4

Re certified for Offshore Installation management roles in Asia

5

Carried out Emergency response drills and readiness checks for sour gas (H2S) and sweet gas facilities offshore

6

Updated project risk registers and ensured Contractor HSE plan mitigates identified risks

7

Participated in pilot application of new TWISTER technology for gas dehydration

Measurable Results

Saved $20M by restarting 700mmscf/d offshore asset ahead of schedule

Achieved full steady production within 48 hours of restart

Successfully managed 4 days weather downtime without schedule impact

Completed pilot implementation of new global shutdown management guide

Achieved re certification for Offshore Installation management in Asia

Successfully piloted new TWISTER technology for gas dehydration

Overall Impact

$20M savings through ahead of schedule restart of 700mmscfd gas platform

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