We are proud to announce a repeat order of our innovative FP Wellbay Hatch System. This order is based on a delivery of a bespoke and time-saving movable system for a NCS production platform.
Future Production AS has delivered specialized equipment designed for both safety and operational efficiency, and the movable FP Wellbay Hatch System is no exception. Originally ordered by the client in 2021 after a detailed evaluation of operational processes and desired safety improvements, the unit was successfully delivered in 2022. You can read more about this delivery here.
The hatches are used e.g. when running and retrieving the Tieback Connector Running & Retrieval Tool, and the hatches are opened and closed several times during one operation. The “old” way of opening and closing the existing hatches was by manual handling.
The FP Wellbay Hatch System largely reduces the non-productive time by being independent of scaffolding, increasing the operational weather window (wave height and daylight), and in most cases becoming independent of MOB boat during well-bay operation activities.
Improved safety is achieved by reducing the need for manual work when opening and closing the well-bay areas on the platform. Typical hazards which are relevant when opening and closing the well-bays are crushing hazards and work above open sea.
These pictures show the “old” way of handling the bay area hatches offshore
These pictures show the offshore “new” way handling situation
Operational Benefits of Wellbay Hatch Systems
- Greatly reduces the Non-Productive Time (NPT)
- Extends operational weather window
- Field-proven and certified design
- Easy to operate (hydraulic powered features)
- Easy to install and remove – mobile unit
- Tailored robust design suited for offshore conditions
- No need for open-sea activities
- No need for active use of scaffolding
- No/reduced need for MOB boat on watch during a wellbay operation
- System certified and approved as a movable work/service platform
Rig personnel response – Safe, Efficient and Fit for Purpose
By rig personnel statement; FP Wellbay Hatch System totally changes the safety aspect compared to operating a conventional hatch unit and has “revolutionized” the work process and efficiency related to this particular activity.
The hatch system which is designed and approved as a movable working platform greatly reduces NPT, extends the operational weather window and increases safety.
Future Production Wellbay hatches retracted for transport/storage
Portable Control Station
Summary
The movable Future Production Wellbay Hatch System is a bespoke solution designed to be shuttled between various serviceable well slots on cellar deck on a production platform. The unit enables and increases rig efficiency by minimizing NPT, improves safety and widens the operational weather window criteria.
With an inherent focus on product robustness and ease of use, FP products are synonymous with operational simplicity. The FP Wellbay Hatch System offers a very attractive investment case for platform installations.