Magnus System Improvement Study*

17 May

Client: BP

Field (Type): Magnus (Oil; Offshore UK)
Objectives:
- The client required support in appraising the existing main oil pumping system
- The client wanted recommendations of feasible options to improve its reliability, operability, and integrity
- The client wanted recommendations on options to facilitate life extension of the asset for future operations
- The client required support with the execution of design reviews of the existing main oil pumping system
- The client needed assistance with carrying out in-service performance reviews of the existing main oil pumping system
- The client required process modelling and simulation of the existing main oil pumping system as well for potential future designs and configurations
- The client desired the development of a phased approach for implementing the recommended improvement options
Challenge: The driver for this study was existing reliability issues of the main oil pumping system and the system potentially not being fit for purpose for future operations
Our Engagement*: We were engaged as Engineering Consultants because of our project/study management and rotating equipment expertise.
Approach: Modelling and simulation. Design review and analysis. Performance analysis.
Stake: Persisting reliability and integrity issues with the main oil pumping system which could potentially lead to production losses and the equipment not delivering future production targets.
Results:
- Phased improvement approach successfully developed and recommended to client
- Cost-effective refurbishment and de-staging of existing pumps
- Demonstrable improvements to operability, reliability and integrity

* 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.