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SESSION 5: PRODUCTION
C C Wan
J L Soong
Esso Production Malaysia Inc.
ABSTRACT
This paper deals with facilities planning for Esso Production Malaysia Inc's
(EPMI's) Semangkok oil field and is supplementary to the Semangkok Field
Development Planning paper presented at this conference. The original plan
was to develop the field with three platforms but further studies indicated
that two platforms would reach all reserves utilizing higher angle wells.
The production facilities include a manned central processing platform,
Semangkok A, with gas re-injection facilities and an unmanned satellite
platform, Semangkok B. Remote operation of the unmanned satellite platform
is accomplished by a telemetry system operated from the ce~tral platform.
Crude production is pumped to the onshore Trengganu Crude Oil Terminal
(TCOT) via a pumping platform. Development planning had to consider the high
CO content of Semangkok gas which required careful selection of materials
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in the facilities design.
INTRODUCTION
The location of Semangkok field relative to other EPMI fields in offshore
Peninsular Malaysia is shown in Figure 1. Semangkok field is 87 km from the
Tapis pumping platform which in turn is approximately 200 km from the
onshore Trengganu Crude Oil Terminal (TCOT) near Kerteh.
The Semangkok field crude reserves will be recovered from the Group E sand-
stones with average depths ranging from 1000m to 1200m. Oil accumulation is
of a rim-type which is underlain by water and overlain by gas. Although the
aquifer strength varies from weak to moderate no water injection is required
to maintain the reservoir pressure. Produced gas will be reinjected for
purpgses of §eservoir pressure maintenance. Compression design capacity is 1
x 10 std. m per day.
The design production rates for Semangkok A are 3200 kl of oil per day, 2.8
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x 10 std. m of gas per day and 9500 kl of water per day. In the case of
Semangkok 8, the platform is designed for a maxim~m oil production rate of
2900 kl per day and a gas rate of 1.4 x 10 6 std. m per day.
Number of Platforms/Conductors
It was originally planned to develop the Semangkok field with three plat-
forms. However, a field optimization study in eary 1982 indicated that two
rather than three platforms would be adequate to develop the field without
loss in oil recovery (see Figure 3). The details of this study are covered
in the previously referred to paper on Semangkok Field Development Planning.
This optimization to a two-platform scenario was made possible by the pro-
posed drilling of high angle wells of approximately 65 to 70 while main-
taining the same area coverage of the reservoir. The two-platform develop-
ment plan requires thirty-seven oil completions compared with thirty-eight
completions in the original three-platform case. The decision in favor of a
two-platform development required an increase in the number of conductors on
Semangkok A platform from 18 in the three-platform case to 24 for the two-
platform case. The number of conductors on Semangkok 8 platform remained the
scme at eighteen.
Platform Design
Semangkok A pLatform facility design was based upon the latest of E?MI's
"five-module" .olatforms that had developed from the first of the "five-
module" platfor11s installed in 1977. Semangkok B platform facility was based
on a standardized two-module type design which was first utilized by EPMI in
1982.
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Gas Compression Requirements
Telemetry System
The produced water from Semangkok wellstream is highly alkaline which should
have a neutralizing effect. Carbon steel has been specified for well tubu-
lars, flowlines and separator vessels for the Semangkok process facilities.
For the wellheads, it was considered advisable to have stainless steel lower
master valve and alloy steel valve trims for the remainder. Process vessels
on both platforms in direct contact with free water were internally coated
with coal tar-epoxy and fitted with sacrificial anodes.
Corrosion inhibitor is injected into the flowlines and the crude oil produc-
tion pipelines. Corrosion monitoring pOints were installed to enable a close
scrutiny of susceptible areas in the system.
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CO 2 fraction is much higher. Semangkok separator gas contains 60 percent
carbon dioxide and as such, demands more extensive corrosion control mea-
sures. T~e pres:nce of ~02 and free wa~er ~n the high pressure environment
results 1n a h1gh part1aI pressure Wh1Ch 1n turn indicates that severe
corrosion potential exists. To reduce corrosion, stainless steel was used
for all suction lines to the gas scrubbers and air-fin coolers. The gas
scrubbers were internally clad with 410 stainless steel (5.5.). Stainless
steel pipe having an operating temperature above 60 C was externally coated
to prevent corrosion due to atmospheric chlorides.
Suction and interstage air-fin cooler headers were made of 304L 5.5. and the
tubes were made of 444 5.5. which is resistant to chloride corrosion. Corro-
sion probes, coupons and inhibitor injection pOints were provided throughout
the compression process.
The process flow for Semengkok A is shown in Figure 4. Gas, oil and water
separation consists of three separation stages. Initial operating pressures
will be at 1380 kPa for the first stage, 690 kPa for the second stage and
near atmospheric conditions for the surge vessel. A receiver separator,
installed for Semangkok Bproduction, operates in parallel with the first
stage separator. All production separators are three-phase vessels with the
exception of the Semangkok A first stage separator which is a two-phase
vessel. Individual well testing is accomplished using a three-phase test
separator which will operate at 1380 kPa.
Gas produced from all separators is measured. Oil measurements include test
production and total production.
Free water removed fr·om the production vessels is treated in three oily
water separators (corrlJgated plate inteceptors) before disposal through a
caisson separator.
In the initial phose of operation, gas from the test separator, first stage
separator and receiver separator is compressed for injection into the reser-
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voir. Low pressure gas from the second stage separator and surge vessel is
flared.
The system is designed such that the second stage separator and surge vessel
pressures can be raised in future to compressor suction pressure. Low pres-
sure gas, initially flared, will then remain as solution gas in the crude
oil and will be separated and processed at the TeaT.
Three 220 kW electrically driven centrifugal pumps take suction from the
surge vessel and pump Semangkok crude into a 300 mm pipeline to the Irong
Barat A Platform. The 300 mm line connects to the 400 mm pipeline from Irong
Barat A platform to the Tapis Pumping platform.
Module Arrangement
Module 4 contains the platform power generators, seawater lift pumps. water
makers and maintenance workshops. Power generation is provided by three
1350 kW turbine-generator units in an enclosed room.
Module 6 is the gas compression module and contains two gas turbine driven
centrifugal compressors and associated facilities installed above Module 1.
The fire and gas detection and fire suppression facilities on EPMI's off-
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shore platforms are designed to provide a high level of safety. The platform
i~ ~lassified into hazardous areas (where potentially explosive gases or
llqUlds are present) and non-hazardous areas in accordance to the API-RP-
5008 code.
Gas detectors are located in enclosed areas, ventilating air ducts, turbine
enclosures, open process modules and drilling areas. They activate the
safety systems as follows:
The fire suppression system for electrical systems and enclosed areas
(except the quarters where a water sprinkler system is used) depends on
isolation and extinguishment by denial of oxygen using Halon or CO . For
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fires in process and utility areas (the ESD system stops the supply of fuel
from upstream sources), various combination of deluge systems, light water
stations (a foam system), hose reels and fixed monitors are provided. Fire-
water pumps located in a safe area (Module 5) provide water for the fire
monitors and deluge system. Each module is equipped with wheeled and por-
table dry chemical extinguishers and CO extinguishers in easily accesible
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areas. The genera! arrangement of the fire suppression system on Semongkok A
is shown in Figure 6.
Protective wolls are also used to isolate hazardous areas from safe areas
and to provide protection and escape time for platform personnel. A heat
shield barrier is provided between the production and compression modules
and the flareboom. A vapour barrier isolates the wellhead area (Module 2)
from the general utilities area (Module 3). A fire wall installed on the
northern face of the living quarters and utility module is capable of with-
standing 1100 C for 30 minutes. During this time temperatures in the living
quarters and the utility module is kept from rising above 65 C.
Escape craft are prOVided near the living quarters to permit rapid evacua-
tion of all personnel should the need arise. Life rafts, life jackets and
life rings are also placed in strategic locations around the platform.
Gas Compression
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Phase I is planned for the second half of 1984, operating concurrently with
the drilling program. The produced gas will be compressed from 1380 kPa to
an injection pressure of 13100 kPa.
The process flow for the Semangkok A gas compression facility is shown in
Figure 7. Gas from the first stage separator and receiver separator passes
through a air-fin pre-cooler and scrubber prior to entering the gas compres-
sor inlet. Condensed hydrocarbon Liquid and water slugs present at the
module inlet are removed at the suction scrubber. There are two stages of
compression with interstage cooling and scrubbing. Fuel gas is withdrawn
from the suction of the interstage scrubber to a fuel gas filter and heater.
Gas from the second stage compressor discharge is cooled to a temperature of
121 C by an aftercooler and will be re-injected into the reservoir at
Semangkok A.
The first and second stage compressors in each train are driven by dual
fuelled industrial gas turbines. Turbine and compressor speed is controlled
by the suction pressure with high discharge pressure overide. Each indivi-
dual compressor stage is provided with its own surge control loop. A module
bypass system is prOVided between the discharge and suction headers for
module testing at the onshore fabrication yard. The bypass also serves as a
backup for the compressor surge and speed control system.
During the drilling phase, the platform will operate on an instrument air
system with air supplied from the drilling tender. On completion of drilling,
the instrument gas system on the platform will be utilized. The gas source
is obtained via a sidestream from the production separator gas outlet then
through a gas cooler and scrubber and finally to a gas dryer package. Knock-
out liqUids from the scrubber are sent to the drain vessel.
Module Arrangement
Module J, the wellhead module, measures 27m by 14m by 7m high and contains
the production wellheads and manifolds, test separator, production separator,
wellhead control panel, diesel storage and filtering system and instrument
gas system. Module 1 also provides a structural attachment for a SSm flare-
boom and a flare scrubber at the base of the boom. A 20-tonne crane is
located on the southwest corner of the module.
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Module 2, the utility module, measures 27m by 9m by 7m high. It contains a
work-party generator, battery banks and associated chargers, fire water
pumps, a workshop, storage and control rooms, an emergency shelter, fresh-
water tank and a 14-man escape capsule. A 19m by 21m helipad completes the
platform.
The development studies for Semangkok B did not identify a need for initial
manning of the platform but it is possible that, in the case of significant
future water production, expansion of the process facilities may need to be
considered. This in turn could require manning of the platform. It is for
this reason that the platform is designed with structural capability to sup-
port possible future process, utilities and quarters modules. Sufficient
space for the future utility module on the south end of the platform has
been provided for in the design. The living quarters module will be set
directly above the utility module and the process module will be located
above Module 2.
Telemetry System
The master station hardware includes a color monitor, a cassette data stor-
age unit, a data printer, an alarm printer and a keyboard for operator input
into the system. A 24 VDC power supply is required for the main control unit
and a 120 VAC source is required to power the peripherals.
The system can be expanded if required. The RTU in the Semangkok B control
room is linked to end devices at various locations around the platform. The
option also exists for end devices to be operated locally from the RTU to
facilitate equipment maintenance and testing.
Besides visual indication on the color monitor, the system also provides
permanent records of data on data and alarm loggers/printers. This can
either be performed on request or in the case of alarms, automatically, with
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an accompanying audible alarm.
CONSTRUCTION
Bid documents for EPMI furnished equipment, mainly long-lead material items,
were issued in February and March 1982 to meet antiCipated delivery dates so
as not to adversely impact the construction schedule.
Bid documents for the construction of the jacket and cap facilities for
Semangkok A and 8 were issued in January 1982 and contracts were awarded to
a Korean fabricator. Construction work on Semangkok A and 8 jacket and cap
facilities began in October of 1982. An EPMI site project team was esta-
blished in Korea to assist and to monitor the quality and progress of the
contractor's work. The completed Semongkok A jacket with twelve pre-
installed conductors weighed 2300 tonnes.
The launched weight of the Semangkok 8 jacket (with ten pre-installed con-
ductors) was 1400 tonnes. Loadout of the Semangkok A jacket and jacket cap
from the fabrication yard took place in May 1983 and loadout of Semangkok 8
in June 1983. This was followed by a two-week 4100 km tow to the installa-
tion sites off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. 80th jackets were
successfully launched at site.
Bid documents for the production modules and flareboom fabrication for both
platforms were also issued in January 1982 and the contract was awarded to a
Japanese contractor. The living quarters module and helideck for Semangkok A
platform were awarded to a Malaysian fabricator. Actual construction of the
topside facilities began in May 1982.
At all stages of fabrication, the total weight of each module was closely
monitored to ensure the lift weight was within the maximum derrick barge
lifting capacity of 820 tonnes. For Semangkok A, the heaviest module was
Module 1 which weighed 730 tonnes and the total weight of all the five
modules was 2600 tonnes. In the case of Semangkok B, the maximum module
weight was 780 tonnes (Module 1) and the total weight of the two modules was
1200 tonnes.
The construction of Semongkok A and B modules proceeded well and was com-
pleted on schedule. This was mainly due to the contractor's familiarity with
the specifications and work requirements and a competent project team from
both the module contractor and EPMI onsite personnel. Loadout of the
Semangkok A modules from the fabrication yard took place in June 1982 and
loadout of Semangkok B in August 1982. The modules arrived on site two and a
half weeks after the loadout date and were successfully installed.
The Semongkok A gas compression module fabrication bid package was issued in
November 1982 and the module fabrication was awarded to a Japanese contrac-
tor. The turbomochinery package was awarded to an American vendor. In May
1982, the turbines were successfully full load tested on low heating value
fuel gas in the United States using a combination or carbon dioxide and
natural gas to obtain the correct heating value content. Subsequently, the
first and second stage compressors were individually full load, full speed
tested utilizing carbon dioxide gas. A mechanical string test of the turbo.-
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machinery package was conducted during the months of September and October
1983. A closed loop test of the compression module, currently being fabri-
cated in Japan, is scheduled for March 1984 and startuo of the Semangkok gas
compression facilities is anticipated to be in July 1984.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The authors would like to thank ESSO Production Malaysia Inc and PETRONAS
for permission to publish this paper and their colleagues in the Production
and Exploration departments of EPMI for their assistance in preparing this
paper.
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