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Exploring the Value of Repurposing Existing Offshore Infrastructure

Tuesday, 6 May
Room 602
Technical Session
Repurposing existing oil and gas offshore infrastructure may offer a sustainable alternative to complete removal and premature disposal of assets, thereby reducing wastage and reducing the need for additional construction. While unlocking this potential will involve implementing proper abandonment of wells in accordance with the compliance standards and environmental considerations, emerging technologies and practices may unlock the potential of existing infrastructure for cleaner and/or renewable energy solutions such as offshore wind power, Geothermal energy, CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage) and Hydrogen. As the industry undergoes transition to lower carbon strategies, infrastructure repurposing must play a critical role in steering the future of the offshore oil and gas industry. This invited session explores current best practices and ideas for establishing a link between oil and gas and alternative energy opportunities.
Session Chairperson(s)
Elena Melchert, President - Energia Consulting LLC
Olivier Lodeho, R&D Director - Subsea 7
Sponsoring Society:
  • Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
  • 1400-1418 35891
    Hydrogen-Battery Hybrid Energy System on Repurposed Offshore Platforms for Efficient Clean-Energy Transition
    S. Shekhar, H.S. Krishnamoorthy, K. Rajashekara, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Houston; R. Seetharam, Division of Energy & Innovation, University of Houston
  • 1420-1438 35734
    Assessing the Potential of Subsurface Offshore Resources for Geothermal Energy Production, Carbon Dioxide Storage, and Hydrogen Storage
    A. Badejo, N.M. Angelina, A. Isah, T. Elsayed, E.R. Okoroafor, Texas A&M University
  • 1440-1458 35987
    Slim Hole Drilling: Bridging the Gap Between Oil and Gas Demand and a Sustainable Energy Future
    D.A. Funes, M. Lallemand, A. Shaikh, Baker Hughes
  • 1500-1518 35566
    The Future of Wellbore Intercept Technology: Adhering to the Strictest Environmental and Economic Standards in Complex Well Abandonments
    G. Rassadkin, C. Moss, Gunnar Energy Services
  • 1520-1538 35820
    Repurposing Abandoned Offshore Oil Wells for Geothermal Energy by Numerical Analyses
    L. Zuo, N. Luo, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
  • 1540-1558 35801
    Guiding the Transition: A Conceptual Framework for Offshore Green Hydrogen Production on Oil and Gas Platforms
    I.K. Muritala, J.E. Igbadumhe, M. Dilek, O. Semiz, L.P. Feijo, ABS
  • 1600-1618 35626
    Improving the Free Span Analysis of Subsea Rigid Pipelines for Life Extension Through Integration and Automation and Efficiency
    R.R. Martins, C.O. Cardoso, C.G. Matt, L. Nunes, R. Góes, A.S. Rosa, Petróleo Brasileiro S/A; E.S. Silveira, Federal University of Alagoas

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