Offshore carbon capture storage (CCS) and hydrogen storage initiatives get a boost with Aquaterra Energy's introduction of services for retrofitting and decommissioning old oil wells.

Aquaterra Energy Introduces Revolutionary Recoverable Abandonment Frame (RAF) for Offshore CCS and Hydrogen Storage Projects

Aquaterra Energy, a leading offshore engineering solutions provider, has launched a groundbreaking technology aimed at making offshore Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and hydrogen storage projects more cost-effective and feasible. The technology, known as the Recoverable Abandonment Frame (RAF), is designed to facilitate the safe abandonment and future recovery of subsea assets.

The RAF is a specialized offshore platform structure that provides mechanical protection during the abandonment of subsea equipment. It allows for the equipment to be lifted or retrieved intact, ensuring that the abandonment process can be conducted safely without causing damage to expensive subsea equipment. The frame is engineered to withstand harsh offshore environmental conditions.

The benefits of Aquaterra Energy's RAF are particularly significant for CCS and hydrogen storage projects, which often have phased or evolving lifecycles. The RAF enables safe, compliant temporary abandonment of infrastructure, providing the flexibility needed for asset management in these projects. It also supports long-term sustainability by allowing for future recovery of equipment or wells.

By avoiding permanent decommissioning, the RAF can help reduce costs and environmental impact. The modular design of the RAF allows for shipping worldwide or road transport for quayside assembly, making it adaptable to various global regions, including the North Sea and APAC.

Aquaterra Energy's Innovation Director, Ben Cannell, stated that the RAF and associated services for legacy well re-entry represent a significant leap forward in abandonment technology. The new service includes a patent-pending Recoverable Abandonment Frame (RAF).

The RAF uses advanced seabed and subsurface surveying technologies, well imaging, marking, and tagging to precisely locate wells. It adjusts to an exact well position and installs conduits below the seabed to re-engage the legacy well and then back to the surface for successful re-abandonment.

Aquaterra Energy is currently in discussions with major oil and gas operators and specialist CCS operators regarding the deployment of their legacy well re-entry services and RAF technology in several global regions. The technology is intended for repeated use across multiple wells or locations with flexibility built in for differing seabed conditions.

The RAF and associated services are designed to address challenges in locating, re-entering, and re-abandoning legacy wells for CCS and hydrogen storage projects. By enabling the effective abandonment or re-abandonment of wells that may not have been previously possible, the RAF could significantly lower costs and make these projects more viable.

The RAF and services are also designed to reduce project risk, costs, and operational time, making well abandonment more efficient. This could lead to major reductions in project timelines, estimated to be up to 50% quicker per well.

For detailed specifications or case studies on Aquaterra's RAF, consult Aquaterra Energy's official publications or technical datasheets. The available search results do not provide this information.

In conclusion, Aquaterra Energy's RAF and associated services are set to revolutionize the offshore CCS and hydrogen storage industries, offering a cost-effective and efficient solution for the abandonment and re-abandonment of legacy wells.

The Recoverable Abandonment Frame (RAF), a recent innovation by Aquaterra Energy, is specifically designed to aid in the cost-effective and feasible implementation of offshore Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and hydrogen storage projects.
The RAF supports the energy transition by enabling safe and compliant temporary abandonment of infrastructure in CCS and hydrogen storage projects, offering the flexibility needed for asset management during their phased or evolving lifecycles.
In discussions with major oil and gas operators and specialist CCS operators, Aquaterra Energy is exploring the deployment of their RAF technology in various global regions, with the intention of repeated uses across multiple wells or locations.
By addressing challenges in locating, re-entering, and re-abandoning legacy wells for CCS and hydrogen storage projects, Aquaterra Energy's RAF and associated services aim to lower costs, reduce project risks, and improve efficiency, potentially shortening project timelines by up to 50% per well.

Offshore carbon capture storage (CCS) and hydrogen storage initiatives get a boost with Aquaterra Energy's introduction of services for retrofitting and decommissioning old oil wells.