Becomes
first Indian EPC contractor to install a process platform under float-over
technology on time
AFCONS Infrastructure Limited
(AFCONS) achieved a new milestone on January 15, by executing a float-over
installation of the HRD Process Platform, for ONGC, in the west coast of India.
Float-over operation is a new
concept which is being recently used in ONGC projects wherein an offshore
vessel or a cargo barge which is carrying the heavy topside is made to enter
the slot created between jacket legs and stab the complete topside on the
jacket legs.
With this phenomenal achievement,
the Shapoorji Pallonji Group Company became the first Indian EPC contractor to
install a process platform under float-over technology on time. This was only
the second float-over operation to be carried out in India.
In offshore oil and gas industry
worldwide, most topsides are installed via conventional method of lifting. So
far, only 27 topsides have been installed across the world using the float-over
technique. AFCONS, the leader in a consortium comprising Technip, France and
THHE, Malaysia, became the first Indian contractor to adopt the technology and
successfully execute it. The design and installation was handled by Technip.
The HRD project has clocked six
million Safe Man Hours without any Loss Time Incident till date.
The HRD topside was constructed in
Vietnam, with loading out on the planned date. It was transported on a
float-over barge to Heera Field, Indian offshore by sea all the way from
Vietnam.
Parallelly, during this time, the
jacket was being installed and prepared to receive the topside. On Jan 15, the
HRD topside was mated with the jacket making the Process Platform a single
structure. The entire operation was complete in 34hrs from preparations to
complete installation.
It was a phenomenal event where a
structure of 8,300 MT got installed in a single attempt.
AFCONS could pull it off with the
help of Dockwise team, who were subcontractors and owners of the float-over
barge. They also did the ballast operation for the complete float-over.
About
AFCONS:
AFCONS Infrastructure Limited, the
flagship civil engineering and construction company of Shapoorji Pallonji
Group, is one of the pioneers and leaders in infrastructure development.
The company is involved in executing large and complex projects, both in India and
overseas. Over the past five decades, AFCONS has consistently earned accolades
from many countries and tough MNC clients for successful execution of complex
projects in the areas of Marine, Highways, Bridges, Metro, Tunnels, and Onshore
and Offshore Oil & Gas platforms. The company has a transnational presence
in almost the entire spectrum of infrastructure activities and is known to be
one among the top ten marine contractors worldwide in terms of Engineering
& Quality excellence and on-time delivery.
AFCONS maintains highest standards
when it comes to safety and quality delivery with conformance to Integrated
Quality Management systems like ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and BS OHSAS
18001:2007.
Lines
of Business
•
Marine & Industrial
•
Oil & Gas Off-shore Platforms, LNG & Crude Terminals, and Tanks
•
Rail & Metro
•
Surface Transport
•
Hydro and Underground
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