The company is now inviting industries from both the wind power and oil & gas industries to participate in a joint industry project (JIP), dubbed WIN WIN – WINd powered Water Injection.
Under the project, the partners will carry out in-depth studies to develop a floating wind turbine concept that integrates a compressor and water treatment equipment within its sub-structure.
DNV GL said the wind turbine will generate power that can be utilised for several water injection technologies ranging from raw seawater to low-salinity water injection through a reverse osmosis process.
Initial studies have found that the move will lower the cost of water injection, avoid costly topside modifications and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Installation time is expected to be reduced and the system could easily be relocated following the closure of a well or field.
DNV GL Oil & Gas’ subsea business development leader Christian Markussen said operators can obtain a new and cost-efficient way to develop marginal reservoirs and enhance production at mature fields.
"The financial benefits will vary depending on several factors, such as the reservoir characteristics and step-out distance from the production well," Markussen added.
"Traditional injection systems normally have a significant CAPEX investment, CO2 tax, and exposure to fuel costs, and hence provide a substantial incentive for assessing alternative solutions."
Image: DNV GL’s concept aims to integrate the compressor and water treatment equipment into the sub-structure of a floating wind turbine. Photo: Courtesy of DNV GL AS.
