213-35456 Energy Brochure - Floating Offshore

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ContentsWho we are 01Introduction to Lloyds RegisterIndependent global assurance 02Reliable and independent technical expertiseOur services 04What we can do to help youRules 06Rules and regulations for best practiceEntire lifecycle support 08 We are there at every stageSee us at work 10A selection of recent case studiesOur leadership 12Where we are and where we are goingGlobal reach 16Where we operate around the worldGet in touch 17Find your nearest Lloyds Register contact

From the very beginnings of the oil and gas industry, we have worked closely with our clients to improve the safety, reliability and performance of their assets, people, systems and processes.

Owners, operators, build yards, equipment vendors, manufacturers, engineering procurement contractors and regulators all turn to us for support across the key areas of exploration, production and transportation.

We provide independent expertise in the areas of compliance, technical consulting and business solutions to cover the full lifecycle of every type of upstream asset, from semi-submersibles, drilling units, floating units (FPSOs, FSOs, and FLNGs), to onshore and offshore pipelines.

Whatever your requirements, we can help every step of the way, from concept design right through to operation, service and life extension. We can support individual projects and help you solve unique technical issues; we also can assess your entire asset portfolios, including advising on how to enhance your operations and management.

Lloyds Register helps offshore companies around the world to operate with confidence and tackle the industrys ever-growing technical, regulatory, commercial and environmental demands.

Who we are

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Contact [email protected]

Independent global assuranceWe appreciate that clients working in a high-risk environment need to be certain that operations will run reliably and safely.

Choosing us as your independent technical expert demonstrates your commitment to the best possible assurance for your critical processes and functions.

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Why choose Lloyds Register?

Independent experts in international standardsAs global leaders in providing independent assurance services, we participate in world renowned technical committees such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). We also lead CEOCs energy and efficiency committee and participate with them on both their inspection and pressure equipment committees. We regularly provide insight into the challenges of modern-day safety and performance, lead discussion forums and papers at industry-wide events such as ICONE, and contribute to the development of worldwide standards.

High calibre specialists Our technical people are the most highly experienced and competent in the business. We work on high-integrity projects, from the development of the first land-based boiler rules through to the worlds largest integrated refinery project. We know the technical and commercial challenges you face and we understand that to achieve a sustainable and growing business, you need to think beyond compliance.

Global supportWe have a network of over 8,500 specialists; you will find us in 186 countries, from the key upstream hubs around the world to the harshest and remote parts of the planet. Our in-depth knowledge of local operating conditions means that wherever you are, you can be sure we offer expert help.

Support for asset life extension We do more than carry out inspections. We work with you collaboratively to help solve your problems and improve business performance throughout the supply chain. Our consultancy services focus on research and development breakthroughs and commercialising new products, as well as industrial innovation in smart, safe and sustainable rig operations extending valuable benefits to your clients.

Third-party independenceYou can be assured of our complete independence we make technical decisions without commercial or political pressure. Lloyds Register has no institutional or private shareholders so is able to reinvest surplus resources to fulfil our 250-year-old mission: to work to protect lives at sea, on land and in the air; a mission that influences everything we do as an organisation.

Lloyds Register is a world leader in assessing facilities, equipment and products against regulatory, voluntary or proprietary standards, industry codes, regulations or schemes.

Our expertise incorporates the very latest technology and thinking, helping you to solve complex issues and add value to your assets.

Floating,production,storage&offloading (FPSO)

Floating,storage&offloading(FSO)

Floatingliquefiednaturalgas(FLNG)

Floatingstorage&regasificationunits (FSRU)

Drillingunits Jack-ups Semi-submersibles Topsides

Globalsupplychainmanagement Tension-leggedplatforms Umbilicalrisersandflowlines Electricalsystemsand

instrumentation Rotatingandprocessequipment Piping,cylinders,tubes,drums,

tankers and containers Liftingequipmentandappliances Weldingandfabrications Procurementandproject

management systems

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Compliance

CertificationAssure stakeholders that your assets, equipment and systems conform to agreed standards or specifications: our independent service will confirm that design and construction meet required codes and specifications. Where mandated by regulation, we can certify the operational suitability of your assets. Where there are no standards or specifications, we can work with you to develop appropriate criteria for certification.

ClassificationBe confident that your Floating Offshore Installations and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) are designed, constructed and operated to recognised standards, our internationally recognised Rules set standards for the design, construction and operation of floating offshore installations, MODUs and other floating units around the world. We provide independent confirmation that these Rules are being met throughout the lifecycle of your assets.

Independent verification and validationBe certain that you have identified and addressed your assets major accident hazards: we provide independent confirmation that the design, construction and operation of your safety critical equipment and systems are in accordance with the required standards, and that appropriate examination and testing systems are in place.

Supply chain managementKnow that as your project enters its construction or its maintenance stage, key elements such as quality and timelines are strictly under control: we use a large network of surveyors across the globe that are able to leverage their experience of local yards and facilities, to offer a completely independent third-party supply chain management service.

Technical consulting

Integrity managementBe confident about the performance of your critical systems and equipment we help assess and monitor the condition of your physical assets, equipment and hardware, processes and people, to develop asset-specific risk-based monitoring programmes. Safety, reliability and operating performance data comes from our licensed software products Reliability Based Mechanical Integrity (RBMI) and Knowledge Based AssetIntegrityTM(KBAITM),helpingyouoptimise the performance of your assets throughout their life span.

Risk and engineering consultancyMake confident risk management and operational decisions, our technical advice helps you make critical decisions regarding your management of risk and operation of equipment. Our expertise covers a range of risk and engineering disciplines, including safety, structural, electrical, corrosion, geotechnical, process plant machinery, noise and vibration, and environmentalengineering.Togetherwith our modelling skills in finite

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element analysis and computational fluid dynamics, we can provide technical advice on all aspects of your operations, including probabilistic risk assessment, safety case preparations, fire and explosion modelling, and noise and vibration studies.

Operational readiness supportImprove safety, health and operational performance by using our specialist design support, our team achieves an understanding of how your people interface with processes, systems and physical assets. We use a broad range of operational integrity related services, including human factors, training, management systems, root cause incident analysis, and process safety management.

Field life extensionHave confidence in the integrity of your ageing assets, our services will support your future risk management of plant, systems, processes and people, helping overcome tomorrows challenges by understanding the technical, systems, and competency demands of the next phase of your assets lifecycle.

Materials/equipment failure investigationBenefit from an independent assessment of why materials or equipment have failed, our tests and detailed analyses will determine the likely cause of failure of any materials and components. Using failure investigation data and our expert advice you can prevent future problems and be confident of working to engineering best practices.

Business solutions

Business performance improvementAdd significant value to your business with our software, training, performance improvement support and best practice management systems, we can tailor our diverse range of specialist capabilities to meet your specific business consultancy requirements. Choose from sophisticated human factors services, organisational integrity consulting support, and business and supply chain assurance.

As our client, you have access to the entire resources of the Lloyds Register Group of entities, and our range of specialist services to meet your oil and gas challenges.

Reliability Based Mechanical Integrity (RBMI) softwareThisprovidesafullyintegratedrisk-based inspection and maintenance programme for pressure vessels, piping, storage tanks, heat exchangers (including bundles), relief devices, pipelines, rotating equipment and instrumentation. RBMI is a third-party solution, certified to API 580, and can be integrated with back-office systems such as SAP, CMMS, document management solutions and data historians.

Pressure relief analysis software Combined with our expertise on pressure relief analysis, this software provides accurate analysis to help support identification of potential safety issues associated with pressure relief systems,

from consistency of documentation used to support design principles with regulatory requirements, through to the strategic solutions of pressure relief system capacity.

Human engineeringFor people, plant and processes to perform successfully in any complex system, it is essential that you address human factors: our Human Engineering team has specific capabilities in CAD design for control rooms and work environments. We can help you optimise the usability of your technology, especially control systems, and assure organisational integrity for efficient and sustainable operations.

All the services outlined above are provided by our reputable subsidiaries: ModuSpec&West;Scandpower;LloydsRegister ODS; and Martec.

LRQAA leading independent provider of business assurance services, including certification, validation, verification and training, LRQA is accredited by over 45 accreditation bodies. Located in more than 120 countries, its services help you manage your systems and risks to improve and protect your organisations current and future performance.

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Rules

Our rules and regulations set appropriate standards of the design, construction and lifetime maintenance for offshore units, providing all the information needed for classification purposes.

All of Lloyds Registers rules are ratified by our technical committees, made up of industry representatives, to ensure our rules and regulations reflect industry best practice.

Lloyds Register has two sets of rules covering floating offshore assets:

Lloyds Register has used its technical knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive rules to guide the design, construction and operation of floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) and other offshore

Rules Covering assets such as

Floating Offshore Installations at a Fixed Location (FOIFL)

Floating Production Storage and Offloading

Mobile Offshore Units Floating Storage and Offloading

Jack-Ups

Drill Ships

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Additions to the FOIFL rules include:

A new FOIFL Part 10 (site specific loading, project specific services life, hull rules for generic mono-hulls, based on CSR) that has been extended to cover floating LNG units, to be released in 2012.

A new FOIFL Part 11 for Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (containment systems, piping, machinery, process

plants, electrical, control systems, fire safety) assets and Guidelines for the Calculation of Probabilistic Explosion Loads, authored by our industry leading experts from Scandpower, to be issued in early 2013.

A new set of MOU rules for 2013 with revised requirements and notations for Drill Units, using our industry leading experts from ModuSpec, to be issued in early 2013.

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From concept to operational life and decommissioning, we can support your assets during every lifecycle stage and across the energy supply chain.

Whether it is complex deepwater drilling rigs, floating units or pipelines in the Arctic, we will help you safeguard your upstream assets while improving overall business performance. Our teams consist of specialists with an in-depth knowledge of all the materials, components, equipment, systems and operational complexities involved in this high-risk, capital-intensive sector.

Takingyourassetsentirelifecycleintoconsiderationatthebeginning of the project enables you to make informed decisions later, benefiting both safety and performance throughout operation and at the life-extension and decommissioning stages.

Operate with confidence at every stage Our specialist expertise covers all equipment, components and assets:

Helping you define the project scope and risks during the early stages minimising overall project risk exposure. This may cover material procurement, fabrication, assembly and legislation. Full lifecycle cost analysis is normally carried out.

Examples of how we help:design safety case supportapproval in principleenvironmental assessmentshuman factorsHAZID/HAZOP supportsupporting studies for risk and HSE: EERA, ESSA, FERA, noise, vibration, SIL, reliabilityprovision of verification schemes.

Helping you meet your requirements and maximising asset value

Helping you define the project scope and risks during the design stages, pre-FEED and FEED.

Examples of how we help:design appraisal for FEED and detailed designadvice on materials suitability and selectioncorrosion risk analysesstructural strength and fatigue analysesstatic and dynamic flexible riser analysespipeline systems analysishydrodynamics, motions and moorings analysesfinite element analysissupport on procurement and contracting strategies.

Ensuring ocean and land-based logistics are cost-efficient and effective, and final component installation meets all technical and legal requirements

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Monitoring of your project, vendor inspection, controlling sub-contractors and ensuring deadlines are achieved. Materials selection using codes, standards and procedures, fabrication and assembly are achieved.

Examples of how we help:preparation of specification and scheme plansindependent review and audit of designs and specificationsproject risk analysis and risk managementnoise and vibration predictionssurvey during fabrication and installationapproval of welding specifications and proceduresmaterials production surveillance and certificationnotified body services for PED and ATEXNDE and NDT advice.

Helping you deliver your projects on time and budget, to the correct specification

Creating a framework covering integrity policy, strategy, codes of practice procedures, specifications and guidelines all of which are required for successful operation.

Examples of how we help:survey during commissioningconfirmation of functionality of safety critical systems and equipmentimplementation and project managementindependent validation and verification during testing and commissioningreview of documentationmeasurement of rotating equipment (noise, vibration, surge testing, etc)trainingASME and RCCM code inspection services.

Reducing set-up problems and improving coordination, quality and cost management

We help with implementation of measurement, failure, inspection and investigation strategies to ensure that assets remain safe, productive and fit for purpose.

Examples of how we help:in-service inspection (compliance)asset management assurance services (BSI PAS 55)risk-based inspectionintegrity inspection activities corrosion and NDE studiesfailure and root cause analysisprocess safety managementoperational risk assessmentstechnical due diligenceasset transfer supportmaintenance strategies and auditsfitness for service evaluationcurrent condition surveysstructural fatigue.

Successfully optimising safety, reliability and productivity

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Client: BP Exploration and Production Application: Installation of a new FPSO (Quad 204)Project scope: Independent validation of design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases

Lloyds Register and BP have a long history of successful collaboration. In this project, BPs intention is to fully exploit the remaining Schiehallion/Loyal reserves; the concept for redevelopment of the Quad 204 area involves the installation of a new geostationary turret-moored, harsh-water FPSO at the same location as theexistingFPSO.Theexploitationofthereservoirs is being extended through the provision of up to 28 additional subsea production and injection wells across Schiehallion/Loyal fields.

TheQuad204FPSOwillbemooredinapproximately 400m of water, some 150km west of Shetland, and will use the existing subsea infrastructure (SURF). Conditions in this area are amongst the harshest experienced in the UK oil and gas sector, therefore the facilities provided for this project must be capable of operating in weather extremes that cause significant ship motion, and where equipment will be exposed to a corrosive (wet and saliferous) environment.

Thetopsidesfacilitieswillconsistofthree-stage gas-oil separation, associated gas compression and dehydration prior to gas export via the existing West of Shetlands pipeline, or distribution as lift gas. Produced water, supplemented by treated seawater, will be re-injected to provide the maintenance of reservoir pressure.

Lloyds Register, as the appointed IVB to BP, performed verification to meet the requirements of the Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005, and the key requirements of Reference 1. We were involved in the Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning phases of the scheme and provided individual Verification Work Instructions (VWIs) detailing the necessary actions to be taken by individual examiners when assessing the suitability of each item of SCE equipment or system.

Client: Woodside Energy Ltd, Perth, Western AustraliaApplication: Steel jacket and deck Project scope: Independent validation of design, construction and installation

Lloyds Register Asia has a strong and ongoing relationship with Woodside. Our validation services to the North Rankin Redevelopment (NR2) are performed under the frame agreement with Woodside for the provision of validation and classification services. Besides North Rankin 2 we are providing validation operations verification and/or classification to the majority of Woodsides new offshore projects and existing assets, including the North Rankin A, Goodwyn A, Angel and Pluto fixed facilities and the Maersk Ngujima-Yin, Northern Endeavour and Nganhurra FPSO units. We are supporting the refurbishment of North Rankin A, one of the worlds largest capacity gas-production platforms, in readiness for the installation of the North Rankin B alongside.

Photo credits:Photo courtesy of Shell International Limited

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North Rankin B platform presents its own unique challenges. Installing the deck by float-over method will make this project one of the largest of its kind in the world. A core requirement is to connect the new platform by two 100-metre bridges to the existing North Rankin A offshore facility. Our team of structural and foundations experts will help contribute to the projects success, backed up by our extensive knowledge of the existing North Rankin A facility and local regulatory environment.

ThePerth,WesternAustraliaofficeisperforming the project management of the validation services. Detailed design review of the jacket and deck is being performed by the Kuala Lumpur office supported by specialists based in our AberdeenandLondonoffices.ThejacketisunderconstructionatPTMcDermottIndonesias fabrication facilities in Batam, Indonesia, and the deck at Hyundai Heavy Industries yard, Ulsan, South Korea. Our surveyors are attending both sites, as well as a number of equipment vendors worldwide. Our independent validation services will not only help to assure the client that the business is complying with regulations, but that project contractors are meeting the desired performance standards.

North Rankin B is scheduled for completion in 2013. With North Rankin A, it will operate as a single integrated facility.

Clients: Shell Development Australia (Operator)Technip(France)Samsung Heavy Industries (Korea)Single Buoy Moorings (Monaco)Application: Floating Liquefied NaturalGas (FLNG) unitProject scope: Classification, certification,validation across multiple contractors

ThePreludeFLNGprojectwasgiventhefinal go ahead in May 2011. Prelude comprises the largest floating offshore facility in the world, at 488 metres long, 74 metres wide, and displacing about 600,000 tonnes of water. It requires about 260,000 tonnes of steel to build and its turret is the largest ever built. It will be moored at a depth of 250 metres for 25 years without dry docking, in the Browse Basin, offshore northwest Australia. Prelude has been designed to withstandcategory five cyclones and its technology has generated 110 patents.

Productioncapacity:5.3milliontonnesper annum (mtpa): 3.6 mtpa LNG, 1.3 mtpa condensate, 0.4 mtpa LPG (propane, ethane, butane)

LNGchilledto-162C,shrinkingvolume600-fold.

Our role in Prelude includes:

Classificationofthesubstructure(hull)and turret

Certificationofthetopsides,turretandequipment (in excess of 1,100 tagged items) against project and international codes and standards

Validationoftheoverallunitagainstperformance standards within a safety case regime.

Theseserviceswereappliedacrossmultiple contracts, with:

Technip,forEngineering,Procurementand Commissioning for topsides (Paris).

SamsungHeavyIndustries,foroverallsubstructure and construction topsides in Korea

ShellDevelopmentAustraliaforvalidation of the subsea and risers (involving Shell and FMC in Malaysia and overall validation of the unit

SingleBuoyMooringsforturretdesign(Monaco) and construction (Dubai)

Multiplevendors(inEurope,AsiaandNorth America) for classification and certification of equipment packages.

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Theglobaldemandforenergyisincreasing; as a result, offshore exploration in deep and ultra-deepwater is experiencing substantial growth.Thefloatermarketisthelargest segment of the offshore industry, and within Latin America alone, over 105 floating units are expected to be installed by 2016.

Lloyds Register has an aspiration to be recognised as a leading global provider of technical assurance services to the offshore sector, covering the new construction and in-service segments supported by the other stages in the typical asset lifecycle.

We want to ensure that we are providing the best services for you and your project. We have developed a framework of services that will enable us to go beyond just class-related activities and into topsides certification

and related consultancy services in the pre-FEED, design and new construction phases to certification, validation, consultancy, and integrity services in the succeeding asset lifecycle phases.

We know that we need to provide an outstanding service to our clients, who expect the highest level of technical expertise to help them address complex engineering and regulatory challenges. Our contract with Shell on the Prelude project has allowed us to work on the largest offshore installation in the world and to further develop our skills, technology and rules alongside it.

Have your sayContact Chris by email at:[email protected]

StrategyChris Walters, SVP Compliance Services, Lloyds Register Energy

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TheobjectiveforourProjectManagement Framework and Service Delivery operating model is to ensure that Lloyds Register completes all projects on time, within budget, and to a level of quality that is acceptable, both to our clients and to us. Whilst our projects may differ in scope and size, the project management and service delivery principles remain consistent from project to project, and from office to office.We have a structured Project Management Framework, which includes risks and issue management combined with straightforward operational processes, enabling us to efficiently and effectively deliver projects to the satisfaction of our clients.

We operate a globally networked organisation that uses shared practices and processes to ensure that:

We effectively manage, prioritise and control the delivery of our work between the offices

We provide a high quality, consistent and responsive service to our clients by recognising the individual and collective talents of our staff and monitoring project and office performance to drive best practice throughout the organisation

We promote and encourage our staff to build their technical and professional skills, and all our staff have agreed and managed Learning and Development Plans.

Lloyds Register has over 240 offices worldwide; by ensuring that we have clear and open communication between and within these offices we are able to focus and perform to the very highest levels.

Have your sayContact Richard by email [email protected]

Project focusRichard Nott, VP Operations, Compliance Services, Lloyds Register Energy

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Thebusinessdevelopmentteamfocuseson how Lloyds Register will continue to expand and tailor our portfolio to provide superior products and services that meet individual client needs within the floating offshore installation sector.

Our global communications strategy ensures that our clients understand the Lloyds Registers brand promise, strengths and business focus, and that we communicate our new products, technical developments and rules coherently and consistently.

We have developed a strategic approach to account management that focuses on building value-added relationshipswithourclients.Technicalrepresentatives from across the floating offshore, marine and energy teams speak regularly at technical seminars, workshops, conferences, exhibitions and client events to share our industry expertise, improve our accessibility, and to engage with our clients.

We differentiate ourselves in the floating offshore sector by our capacity to package our services according to the specific needs of a project. By combining our solutions, we offer a tailor-made service to support the total lifespan of a project, from design todecommissioning.Thebusinessdevelopment team helps to define Lloyds Registers rules, products and services to meet the demands of the growing offshore sector.

We also add value to our service offering by identifying and implementing the right project structure during the sales phase to carrytheprojectforwards.Thisallowsus to centrally manage and monitor all regional efforts in a coherent and project-driven approach from the beginning, providing a seamless experience for our clients.

Have your sayContact Olivier by email at:[email protected]

Business developmentOlivier Boijoux, VP Technical and Business Development, Compliance Services, Lloyds Register Energy

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Our wider services

Our experience covers the Upstream sectors main asset types, including fixed production platforms, floating units, drilling rigs and ships, subsea equipment and pipelines.Elsewhere,ourotherbusinessesMarine,TransportationandManagementSystems (LRQA) support a wide range of industry sectors globally.

Offices in

247cities and towns.

186countries covered.

Lloyds Registers reputation is built on more than 250 years of protecting life and property. We are dedicated to helping industry meet increasingly complex challenges and to making the world a safer place.

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Your nearest contactIf you would like to speak to a member of our Energy team to find out how Lloyds Register can help your business or project, visit www.lr.org/energy for details of your local office or contact one of our regional offices.

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Lloyds Register EMEAJohnFinchT:+33(0)147782605E: [email protected]

Asia

Lloyds Register AsiaAlastairJonesT:+65(0)62789444E: [email protected]

Americas

Lloyds Register North America, IncOlivier BoijouxT:+4402074232363E: [email protected]

Photo creditsPages 7: Photo courtesy of Shell International Limited

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