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PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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IMR PROGRAMS

DESIGN VERIFICATION

AUDIT AND EXPERT WITNESS COMMISSIONS

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OUR EXPERTISE Europe-Maghreb Pipeline Ltd

The J P Kenny offshore pipeline group has a combined global resource Gibraltar Submarine Gas Pipeline
of more than 200 engineers and specialists. Our expertise includes the Morocco and Spain
design of trunklines, export pipelines, in-field flowlines, pipe-in-pipe,
bundles, tie-in and riser systems, for the transportation of oil, gas and The Gibraltar Submarine Gas Pipe-
multi-phase products through water depths now exceeding 2,000m. line Project involved the design and
installation of two 22" pipelines
One of the factors contributing to J P Kenny’s 25 year catalogue of across the Strait of Gibraltar and
successful pipeline projects, is our ability to help define our Client’s was regarded at the time as the
requirements and to understand their technical and economic drivers. most technically challenging
Another is J P Kenny’s reputation for engineering innovation. We submarine project in the world.
constantly re-invest in new technologies that add value to our projects. J P Kenny was involved in all phases
We have led the industry in the application of limit state design of the project from conceptual
techniques, pipe-in-pipe systems, retrofit risers, pipeline stability and design through construction and
a host of pipeline related techniques. into operations. The project was
delivered ahead of schedule and
The Capex reductions that we’ve achieved for our customers through was 25% under budget.
the application of these technologies extends to hundreds of millions
of dollars. Considerable improvements to project schedules, operating Several major technical challenges
performance and safety have also been achieved. were encountered during detailed
design, these included: water
Although J P Kenny has a reputation for executing large offshore pipeline depths up to 390m, extremely
projects, we also provide a comprehensive consultancy service that can rugged and rocky seabed condi-
be tailored to suite our Client requirements in terms of work scope, tions and a bi-directional water
global location and schedule. column with high bottom currents.
A 3-D digital terrain model (DTM)
was produced and used to optimise
the pipeline route so as to minimise
the number of pre-lay and post-
lay span rectifications required.

As well as providing the engineering

design, J P Kenny was responsible
for managing the installation
contractor, Saipem. The J P Kenny
team was responsible for the
review and approval of all the
contractor’s procedures prior to
construction. A close working
relationship with the contractor,
contributed to the success and high
level of safety that was achieved
during the pipeline installation.

Industry leadership in the application of limit state design, pipe-in-pipe
systems, retrofit risers, HPHT design, and a host of pipeline technology.
Hundreds of millions of dollars of Capex Savings.
Woodside
Second Trunkline Project
Australia
Woodside is expanding its domestic
gas and LNG Export facilities. As
part of this expansion a second
trunkline system has been installed.
This system consists of a new 42"
trunkline extending between the
30" Goodwyn A Interfield Line and
the LNG Facilities onshore Western
Australia. J P Kenny was respon-
sible for all engineering of the new
system, including procurement
assistance and offshore installa-
tion supervision.
The scope of work included
offshore tie-ins, risers, subsea
valve stations, controls, pipeline
mechanical design, stability, shore
approaches and all associated
activities. The North West Shelf
Area is prone to tropical cyclones
and there is a history of seabed
instability, which made pipeline
stabilisation a major technical
and commercial issue. J P Kenny
engineered an innovative patented
gravity anchor system that
resulted in savings of more than
$20 million when compared to
conventional rock dumping.
BP
Bombax Pipeline Pipeline
Trinidad and Tobago
BP Trinidad and Tobago has devel-
oped a program for the expansion
of its offshore fields and gas tran-
sportation system to supply new
LNG trains. The gas transportation
system expansion includes 70km
of 48" offshore pipeline from the
Cassia B hub platform to landfall
on the east coast of Trinidad.
J P Kenny performed the
Engineering for the pipelines and
risers, including a tie-in 400 tonne
manifold adjacent to the Cassia B
hub plat-form. This work included:
• Onshore and offshore surveys
• Detailed definition of the pipeline
characteristics
• Preparation of specifications
• Procurement of long lead items
such as linepipe and valves
• Construction management
and support.
Constructability was a major issue
due to the high design D/t ratio
and the 5" concrete coating. As a
consequence early contact was
made with contractors to deter-
mine installation feasibility. The
high D/t ratio fell outside of code
constraints, which led to a peer
review presentation and the need
to perform 3D FE analyses. A
detailed schedule and cost estimate
was also developed. The project
cost estimate was the subject of a
detailed risk analysis to establish
the project budget for sanction at
the Execute Stage.
Shell
Penguin Field
UK North Sea
The Penguin field is a subsea
satellite to the Brent Charlie
platform situated in the North Sea.
The field is developed through four
drilling centres, approximately
66km from the host platform. With
a shut-in well pressure of almost
6000 psi (390 bar) and a tempera-
ture of 110°C, the line was, at
installation, the longest high pres-
sure, high temperature tie-back.
J P Kenny developed a cost effec-
tive design strategy for the pipe-
line. This involved the application
of a limit state approach based on
DNV F101 and a pipeline protec-
tion system to reduce design pres-
sure to 200 bar. Most significantly,
however, J P Kenny designed the
pipe to undertake controlled lateral
buckling, saving at least £10million
compared to other means of
managing high pressure and
temperature such as pipe burial
or the use of expansion spools.
During operation the behaviour
of the pipe closely matched that
predicted by J P Kenny.
OFFSHORE PIPELINES
BP
Nam Con Son Pipeline Project
Vietnam
The Nam Con Son project developed
a regional gas transportation and
processing system in the Nam Con
Son Basin in Vietnam. This system
included 360km of offshore and
40km of onshore pipelines and a
gas terminal.
J P Kenny’s involvement in this
project commenced with feasibility
studies and continued through
preliminary, FEED and detailed
design to project and construction
management.
J P Kenny personnel also provided
support to the BP Integrated
Management Team in Singapore
and Vietnam as well as contractor
offices in London and Melbourne.
JP KENNY
KEY CAPABILITIES
J P Kenny’s offshore pipeline group has developed proprietary J P Kenny has more than 500 professional
processes, technologies and capabilities including: staff on 4 continents and also provides
services in the following business areas:
Pipeline design: This is our core capability and includes design of offshore
pipelines in any location to internationally recognised codes and standards. Project Management
Fundamental to our success in this area is our industry recognised Development Studies
PIPECALC software suite.
Offshore Pipelines
Route selection: J P Kenny has developed specialised tools, such as Subsea Systems
IMPRESS, to streamline and accelerate route selection. By using
IMPRESS onboard the survey vessel, our engineers can optimise the Onshore Pipelines
route in ‘real time’. Asset Management

Advanced engineering: Many of the projects undertaken by J P Kenny

require advanced engineering analysis to solve problems that are either
a ‘first’ or add value. To aid this work we have developed SIMULATOR,
an advanced FE analysis tool which predicts pipeline behaviour in D E L I V E R S . E V O LV E S .
‘real time’.

Materials engineering: Material selection for offshore pipelines is

paramount to ensure uninterrupted operability. Our specialists produce
the material specifications and provide continuous technical support
during the tendering and manufacturing processes.

Cost estimating and scheduling: J P Kenny has always provided detailed

realistic project cost estimates and schedules and has access to worldwide
‘local’ cost data. It is this knowledge that underpins FOCU$, a GIS based
field development and cost evaluation tool.

Design verification: As a world leader in offshore pipeline design we offer

an independent design verification service. This ranges from specific
design items to a full offshore pipeline design verification to meet defined
performance standards.

Audit and Expert Witness services: Potential investors, owners, insurance

companies, loss adjusters, banks and lawyers have commissioned
J P Kenny’s experts for: audits of ongoing projects, due diligence studies,
technical advice on contractual claims, condition assessments and repair
philosophies and estimates, following system failures and accidents.

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J P Kenny is a Wood Group company. Wood Group is an international energy services company with more than $2.2bn sales, employing more than 14,000 people worldwide
and operating in 36 countries. Strategic partners within Wood Group include; Alliance Engineering, Frontier Engineering Solutions, Ionik Consulting and Mustang Engineering.