Project Description

The Resalat Field, previously known as the Rakhsh Field, is located in the Persian Gulf, approximately 80 km south of Lavan Island, in water depths ranging from 65 to 75 meters. The facilities, originally developed in 1968, have suffered damage due to the Iran/Iraq war and adverse climate conditions over the years.

To increase oil production capacity by adding 12,000 stock barrels per day to the current production, the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) has initiated a new project. This project encompasses engineering, drilling, procurement, and construction for the following items:

1. Construction of a New Satellite Wellhead Platform (WHP1):

   • Features a total of nine (9) conductor slots.

2. Development and Renovation of the Existing Offshore Complex:

   • Includes new power generation, control systems, HVAC, electrical/control rooms, electrical panels (LV & MV), process and utility piping.
   • All necessary activities required for connection to existing facilities (tie-in requirements).

3. Construction of a New Power Plant:

   • Supplies a 3.5 MW load to the Resalat field, including electrical peak load plus a 20% design margin for any missed items.
   • Located on the existing SP platform.

4. Removal and Displacement of Equipment and Rooms:

   • As per the attached 3D model or plot plans.
   • Includes surveying and estimating the quantity of work for removal.
   • Major items for removal include existing emergency diesel generators, water tanks, the chief office, laundry facilities, and the existing R1 control room.

5. Drilling Operations:

   • Two new production wells in R1 and two wells in the WHP1 platform.
   • Re-entry and work-over of two existing wells in the R1 platform.

6. Submarine Pipeline and Cable Installation:

   • A 10” production submarine pipeline from WHP1 to PP.
   • A single submarine cable (providing power and data) from SP to WHP1.

7. Inspection, Strengthening, Modification, and Repair:

   • DP, PP, and SP jackets in the Resalat field.

8. Structural Enhancements:

   • Reinforcement, structural revamping, and strengthening of the topside platforms (DP, PP, and SP).
   • Replacement of boat landings and barge bumpers.

TRCE has been selected as the engineering consultant for the required modifications to the topside of the existing R1 platform complex, including the installation of a new sweetening unit to provide sweet gas as fuel for gas engine power generators.

Contract Time Period: October 2020 to January 2022.