Worley hits significant milestone on Buzzard Phase II project

The 516-tonne module for CNOOC International’s Buzzard Phase II (BPII) project has been transported from Worley’s Rosenberg fabrication facility to the Buzzard asset on Allseas’ Pioneering Spirit heavy lift vessel.

The module was installed on the southwest corner of the Buzzard production platform.

The BPII project is an expansion of the existing Buzzard field development. It includes a subsea production and water injection manifold located at a new drill centre, tied back to the existing Buzzard facility. Worley was awarded the contract for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) in 2018.

The initial FEED was carried out before work later transferred to the module design and build. Worley’s Aberdeen office led the contract, with fabrication and commissioning taking place at the Rosenberg Worley fabrication facility in Stavanger, Norway. Worley is working as part of an Alliance model, which harnesses the broad spectrum of expertise available across the UKCS supply chain.

Around 150 people from Worley’s onshore, offshore and fabrication teams have been involved in the project. Worley has delivered 1.1 million workhours to date, with an outstanding safety performance and is committed to sustaining this for the remainder of the project. Worley will now deliver and manage the offshore campaign comprising of the hook up and commissioning to integrate the module with existing facilities.

Daniel McAteer, Vice President, Aberdeen Operations said, “The load out and installation of the BPII module marks a symbolic milestone for the BPII Alliance. It represents unity and defines that supply chain collaboration is paving the way for the future of our industry. Whether that be traditional brownfield scopes of work or partnering on new, innovative energy transition initiatives, we must work together to achieve our common goals.

“We’ve achieved so much already. And we’re looking forward to completing the next stage of the project
later this year.”

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