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ISIP Kerr McGee Spar Project

ABS Consulting has been involved with most of the spars installed in the GOM including the first. The first unit installed has now been operating successfully for approximately 6 years.

A novel concept at the time of its conception, the design, performance and operation of the asset would set precedence for all subsequent spar assets. Notwithstanding the uniqueness of its design, the regulatory performance criteria (both class and USCG) against which it would be measured was not clearly defined. As is often the case, the criteria selected were drawn from existing regulations which were interpreted to fit such a design and as such are not always accurate, applicable or useful. The initial ISIP prepared for this type asset was at best a 'judgment' as to the performance criteria that would likely need to be addressed. Over the course of time, it became clear that many of these aforementioned issues arose and additional 'gray areas' within the regulation and plan were identified. ABS Consulting was contracted by our client not only to revamp the initial ISIP of this spar asset, but also to develop a more effective inspection program that would offer:

• Clarification of the inspection requirements to meet regulatory body needs.

• Clearer specification of the items that required inspection.

• Confirm that critical inspections were identified.

• Provide more effective use of inspection resources.

• Improve execution/control of the inspection.

• Improve the data collection and reporting process.

• Support safety initiatives.

• Improve liaison with the regulatory bodies.

For more information, contact:

Brian Gibbs
Director - Asset Integrity Management
1-281-673-2765 | bgibbs@absconsulting.com

Tom Nolan
Director - Oil & Gas Services, North America
1-281-673-2740 | tnolan@absconsulting.com