Customer Challenges
- The project was executed at the Chayvo drilling site onshore Sakhalin Island, Russia, an arctic environment with temperatures reaching -40°F and heavy snowfall
- The Interim Production Facility (IPF) was required to process early oil and gas production ahead of permanent facility readiness
- Design specifications included handling 50,000 barrels of crude oil per day and 150 MMSCFD of gas, incorporating separation, gas conditioning, storage, and utility systems
- A 30-month contract was awarded in March 2004 inclusive of a 14-month Lease-Operate Maintain period. Commissioning was achieved by August 2005
- The IPF was critical to bring first oil and gas from the Sakhalin-1 project to market, marking the clients first hydrocarbons produced in Russia
Expro Excellence
- Delivered full-service solution including engineering, procurement, fabrication, mobilization, and commissioning from Expro’s global hubs in Houston and regional resources
- Engineered modular skid mounted process packages designed to withstand harsh arctic conditions, enabling efficient transport and assembly
- Coordinated international and local supply chains, utilizing Russian contractors under Expro’s supervision to ensure compliance and safety in challenging conditions
Value to Client
- Accelerated timeline allowed the client to achieve order-to-first gas in 15 months, supporting early revenue generation and demonstrating schedule certainty
- Provided operational reliability with zero Lost Time Incidents during installation and operations, reflecting Expro’s commitment to safety and quality
- Delivered cost-effective modular approach allowing rapid deployment and minimized field construction risk in a remote environment
- Ensured capability for smooth handover and integration with permanent facilities once constructed, reducing transition downtime
Contact
For further information, please contact production@expro.com.
