Operational performance of the Buchan Field floating production and offshore loading system

Conference · Wed Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5941140

Mierus, A A

This paper describes the operational history to date of the Buchan Field in the British Sector of the North Sea. The development is based on subsea completions connected to a floating production facility via a subsea manifold and a tensioned multiple riser system. Stabilised crude oil is exported from the platform to a tanker via a subsea pipeline and a CALM buoy. Operational problems and successes are discussed. The Field is operated by BP Petroleum Development Limited on behalf of the Buchan Field Joint Venture Partners. The paper concludes that even in the hostile environment of the North Sea a floating production system is a viable method of producing marginal fields. It is suggested that a purpose built platform would be a better proposition than a conversion such as was used for Buchan. Careful selection of the loading system with respect to weather conditions is essential.

• Research Organization: BP Petroleum Development Limited
• OSTI ID: 5941140
• Report Number(s): CONF-8402115-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE 12433
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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