SLB OneSubsea, the joint venture of SLB, Aker Solutions and Subsea7, has been awarded an EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract by bp to supply a subsea pumping system in the greenfield development of the Tiber field, located in the Gulf of Mexico, one of the most challenging and promising regions for oil production in the region. for deepwater oil production. deepwater oil production.
A new step in the Paleogene
The Tiber project is aimed at exploiting Paleogene reserves, a prolific but complex geological formation that requires advanced technical solutions. The award to SLB OneSubsea comes shortly after the same technology was selected for the Kaskida project, also operated by bp in the Gulf.
Both fields are designed to integrate a standardized, vendor-led, high-pressure subsea pumping system, enabling bp to optimize its infrastructure and facilitate the simultaneous development of its subsea assets.
Operational and economic advantages
SLB OneSubsea CEO Mads Hjelmeland noted that subsea pumping solutions are gaining traction in the industry for their ability to free up surface space, reduce energy requirements and improve the overall efficiency of offshore projects. offshore projects. By using the same technology on Tiber and Kaskida, bp aims to lower total life-cycle cost, shorten lead times and facilitate future operations.
The implementation of these standardized systems also allows for more agile execution, thanks to reduced custom engineering and earlier availability of critical components. This translates into accelerated return on investment and reduced exposure to offshore logistics risks.
The rise of subsea pumping
The growing adoption of subsea pumping as a development strategy reflects a shift in the way large operators are approaching deepwater production. By minimizing surface infrastructure and maximizing flow efficiency from wells to the processing plant, this technology is positioned as a critical solution for increasing profitability and sustainability in complex scenarios.
Source: SLB OneSubsea
