Techouse secures important hardware contract for Valhall Sulphate Removal Unit
Tuesday 1 March 2022
Aker Solutions and Aker BP have chosen the Norwegian technology company Techouse to deliver the Sulphate Removal Unit (SRU) for the Valhall IP platform after a solid FEED delivery in 2021. This is one of the largest contracts Techouse has even been awarded.
The Modification Alliance and Techouse have signed a cooperation agreement based on the same principles as the existing contract between Aker BP and Aker Solutions (Allianseavtalen). The goal is to achieve a successful delivery through close cooperation and “One Team” mentality. It is the first time the Modification Alliance has signed this type of cooperation agreement with an equipment supplier.
The project will see Techouse provide its technology that will remove the sulphate present in seawater before it’s injected into the reservoir, reducing the potential for sulphate scaling.
The compact solution consists of two major filtration systems delivered as preassembled units with the capacity to deliver up to 75,000 barrels of treated seawater per day. The overall aim is to increase production and extend the lifetime of the Valhall wells.
The contract covers engineering, procurement, onshore functional testing, and complete offshore testing at Valhall. This is a strategically important contract for Techouse and will provide work for approximately 30 Techouse engineers during 2022 and into 2023. The entire system is scheduled to be completed and ready for offshore installation in Q4 2023. The project will be delivered through the Modification Alliance, responsible for the total integration work at Valhall.
Long time experience
The award is the third contract win for Techouse at Valhall. The company has previously completed an initial study for the delivery and onshore functional testing for the Aker BP SRU project before continuing with the FEED carried out during the third and fourth quarter of 2021.
Techouse have extensive experience with this type of engineering design services in the North Sea. This is yet another confirmation that our sulphate removal unit technology is a preferred choice in the industry, says CEO of Techouse, Svein Helge Pettersen said.
In 2020, Techouse completed a 1,200-tonne water treatment module for Equinor’s Johan Castberg, setting a new standard in water treatment technologies. Similar to the Castberg-module, the SRU unit for Valhall will be fabricated at the Aker Solutions yard in Egersund.
The Castberg module building was a successful project delivery. It is essential to continue our good working relationship with Aker Solutions, taking advantage of the experience in the team, CEO of Techouse, Svein Helge Pettersen said.