Andrew (AAD) Rewheel Gas Compression Study*

22 May

Client: BP

Field (Type): Andrew (Oil & Associated Gas; Offshore UK)
Objectives:
- The client wanted to investigate existing operational, reliability and control issues of the compression train and desired recommendations to resolve them
- The client required support to develop a new compressor rewheel design to resolve reliability issues
- The client required support to size new rebundled compressor to handle future integration of satellite fields arising from wider field developments and expansions
Challenge: The driver for the study was existing reliability issues of the compression train and the unit not being fit for purpose for planned tie-in of satellite fields
Our Engagement*: We were engaged as Engineering Consultants because of our unique gas compression expertise and understanding of the client’s asset portfolio.
Approach: In-service performance analyses and benchmarking of gas compression train. Machinery and process modelling and simulation. Centrifugal compressor redesign and sizing.
Stake: Inability to get more value from the asset due to the compression train failing to accommodate additional hydrocarbons from planned tie-ins.
Results:
- The efficiency of the compression train was demonstrated to have improved
- The new design improved performance and integrity of the compression system
- The process gas centrifugal compressors were successfully redesigned to handle tiebacks to Kinnoull, Arundel, LC and Mabel fields.

* NB: Some projects may have been performed by consultant in previous roles.

Sodi serves as our Managing Director and Projects Director. He has management and technical oversight across our offices. He graduated from the University of Sussex, UK with a first class MSc in Turbomachinery. Sodi has a track record of successfully managing production optimization and field development studies for major oil and gas companies internationally. He is an expert in gas compression and integrated asset modelling with more than a decade experience. In his career, the value he has provided in these areas has led to significant decisions which have provided immense production and project benefits for several operating companies. He has previously held senior roles including Head of Projects and Management Team Leader in a reputable engineering consulting firm from which he left to start up Eta Energy Solutions. He has also in previous roles, led software development teams in developing bespoke integrated asset modelling software. Sodi is a Chartered Engineer, professionally recognized by the Engineering Council (UK) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). He is also a professionally recognised member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK) and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). He speaks regularly and presents technical papers at international oil and gas conferences across the world.