Objective

With this audit, we wanted to see how Statoil is maintaining the integrity of load-bearing structures and maritime systems in the facility's operational phase. The aim was to investigate whether the scope of inspections, methods and assessment of results complied with the regulatory requirements.

Result

No regulatory non-conformities were identified during the audit.

However, improvement points were detected relating to:

  • Analyses of the consequences of waves hitting the deck
  • Traceability of history from design phase to operational phase

We have asked Statoil to report on how these improvement points will be assessed by 15 April 2017.

Åsgard

Åsgard is a field in the central part of the Norwegian Sea. The water depth in the area is 240-300 metres. Åsgard was discovered in 1981, and the plan for development and operation (PDO) was approved in 1996. The field has been developed with subsea wells tied-back to a production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO), Åsgard A. The development also includes Åsgard B, a floating, semi-submersible facility for gas and condensate processing. The gas centre is connected to a storage vessel for condensate, Åsgard C. Production from Åsgard A began in 1999, while Åsgard B and C came on stream in 2000.

Source: norskpetroleum.no