Deepwater gas projects combine high pressure, low seabed temperatures and hydrate risk. Small modeling misalignments between teams can turn into startup delays or costly redesigns.
This case study follows a flagship deepwater gas development, the client’s first offshore project, through the design of subsea wells, manifolds, an export pipeline and an onshore processing facility. evoleap’s flow assurance team worked across reservoir, facilities and pipeline teams to keep their models aligned.
Inside the deepwater gas case study
- How a parametric simulation matrix handled fluid uncertainty across field life
- Why high-resolution transient modeling was critical for a safe cold restart
- How GIS-based elevation checks and a rolling water mass balance improved design integrity
- How a risk-cost heatmap guided the hydrate inhibitor strategy
The case study reports commissioning validated by robust restart procedures, liquid holdup eliminated in problem segments, and more reliable forecasts from reconciled fluid models.
Learn more about evoleap’s flow assurance consulting for offshore developments.