Ocean Dynamics LLC :: Projects

COROCORO WHP FLOAT-OVER


• Timeline: 2004-2005
• Location: Gulf of Paria, Venezuela
• Water Depth: 5.6m
• Operator: ConocoPhillips Venezuela
• Client: ConocoPhillips Venezuela

Project Description:

Ocean Dynamics LLC/Offshore Kinematics Inc. was awarded the float-over installation scope for the WHP platform of the Corocoro Field located in the Gulf of Paria in Venezuela.

ODL/OKI Scope of Work:

ODL performed the ‘virtual installation’ as the 'virtual' General Contractor. The Scope included the configuration design and detailed engineering of the T&I of the WHP, assistance with the procurement of all equipment and resources, the proposal detailing the modification of the deck and the jacket during the float-over installation, inspection and modification of the installation barges and offshore installation supervision.

Key Details:

Configured and developed the first pontoon barge float-over installation method in open sea.

Used temporary piles to moor the transportation and installation barges instead of mooring lines.

Utilized a large percentage of local Venezuelan content.

The project cost was significantly lower than originally budgeted.

The float-over operation only took about 2 hours from the start of the operation to the mating of the deck legs with the jacket topside.