2007 - KBR, Sable Offshore Energy Project, Canada
Summary
The Sable Offshore Energy Project was a major offshore natural gas production and processing facility off Canada’s east coast. The project involved developing multiple gas fields, installing production platforms, and integrating a subsea pipeline network to supply natural gas to onshore markets.
Challanges
Subzero temperatures, ice formation, and high winds created severe operational challenges for offshore platforms and pipelines. Maintaining high system availability for uninterrupted gas production was critical due to harsh weather constraints limiting maintenance access. The project required optimized reliability models for rotating equipment, gas compressors, and subsea infrastructure.
Solution
Developed RAM models for offshore platforms and subsea production systems, ensuring redundancy and optimal equipment configurations.
Conducted Reliability Block Diagram (RBD) analysis, assessing the impact of individual equipment failures on overall production availability.
Implemented preventive maintenance strategies using condition-based monitoring for key assets such as compressors, turbines, and subsea control systems.
Led FMECA and SIL verification workshops, ensuring compliance with IEC 61508 and ISO 14224 to enhance functional safety.
