TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONCEPTUAL STUDY....................................................................................................................... 1
1.

Purpose:............................................................................................................................... 3

2.

Project Description...............................................................................................................3

3.

Metocean and Environmental Details for the FSO and submarine Line Installation.............4

4.

Specifications....................................................................................................................... 5

5.

Regulatory and Permitting Requirements.............................................................................7

6.

Design Life........................................................................................................................... 8

7.

Early Production Facilities on Z1-8-A...................................................................................8

9.0

Mooring System................................................................................................................. 12

10.0

Interconnecting Submarine Line.........................................................................................12

1. Purpose:
This Conceptual Study is a document that provides the general and technical
Information to be used in the new Basic Design and Detail Engineering of the
Installation of Early Production Facilities on Z1-8-A Platform.

2. Project Description
The Albacora Field which lies within the Block Z-1 Concession Area is developed
and operated by BPZ Energy Inc. The Field is located approximately 8 miles off the
coast of Peru 1 mile south of the international boundary with Ecuador.
The field was originally discovered by Tenneco in 1972 with the drilling of the 8-X-2
exploratory well which tested over 5000 BOPD and significant quintiles of natural
gas. Subsequent development activities by Tenneco and later by Belco Petroleum
were only partially successful with the field finally temporarily abandoned in January
1978. A total of approximately 100,000 BO were produced from the 3 production
wells before the field was shut in. A 4-pile platform remains at the site along with
the 3 shut-in production wells.
The field development provides for collecting the oil, gas and water produced from
the Albacora field on the existing platform Z1-8-A. The platform has a top deck, a
mezzanine deck and a well head deck, where will be installed the Early Production
Facilities to process the fluids of oil, gas and water. The oil will be delivered to
Floating Storage Offloading (FSO) via submarine pipeline, in the platform the gas
will be burner and the water treated before of its disposal. The oil will be periodically
loaded from the FSO to the shuttle tanker for transportation to the Talara Refinery
approximately 100 Miles south of the site.
The Production rate to be process for the Production Facilities is the following:

Maximum oil production of 10,000 BOPD

Maximum water production of 9,000 BWPD
Maximum gas production of 20 MMSCFD
Maximum emulsion Oil/Water 5,000 BPD

Three Phase Separators

Torch Gas flare
Treater

The Platform Z1-8-A has XXX free conductors to be drilling . The Nuuanu FSO
has a storage capacity of 38,000 BBLS. The production of Oil will be are sent
directly by one 6 submarines lines from Z1-8-A Platform to a PLEM located near
the spread mooring station and 6" flexible hose from the PLEM to the Nuuanu
FSO. The gas produced will be burner and the water will disposal in the Platform.
This scope document will outline the basic field development option and provide
the basis for a +- 20% cost for the proposed facilities.
The estimated schedule for this project will be 10 months (April 2010).
Z1-8-A Platform Data

3. Metocean and Environmental Details for the FSO and submarine Line
Installation
The water depth is 31 meters. Ambient weather, seabed and marine conditions
should in general be similar to those for Corvina.
The coastal areas of Peru are exceptionally dry and mild. Prevalent wave heights
are 5 to 8 feet. Swell directions are generally from the south (45% from the south,
20.9% from the southeast, and 27.6% from the southwest). Wave heights typically
do not exceed 16.2 feet, though the projected 100 year storm wave is given as 30.0
feet as shown below. Strong winds are unusual along the coast and temperatures
generally range between lows of 59F to highs of 87F. Maximum currents are
typically 0.83 to 2.48. knots, though the current to be used for the design basis is
2.48 knots at the surface. Tidal variations in sea level are typically 1.43 m.
This area of Peru is seismically active. The activity level is equivalent to the
average between Zones 3 and 4 in the US. Potential tsunami effects are
considered to be small resulting in increased water depth of less than 0.60 m. at
the Albacora location.
The following table summarizes wind, wave and current characteristics to be used
for design.
Survival Case (100 Year Storm)
Characteristics
Total Tide
1.83 m.
Still Water Depth
Max. Wave Height
Significant Wave Ht.
Period of Wave max.
Predominant Wind:
Speed
average
Direction (mornings)
Direction (afternoon)
Recommended Deck Elevation
Above Chart Datum
1 Hour Wind

Operating Case
Characteristics
1.43 m.
31.0 m
2.07 m.
0.7 m.
14.0 sec
3.5 m/sec.
110 degrees
320 degrees
28.8 ft
45 MPH

0.5 Hour Wind

1 Minute Wind
Max. Instantaneous Gust
Current
Current
Maximum rainfall rate

47 MPH
57 MPH 22.3 MPH
68 MPH
0.239 to 0.875 m/sec at surface
0.048 to 0.331 m/sec. at 5 m. below surface

1.5 inches per hour

SEHIDRO, may 2009

4. Specifications
The following standards are to be used as guides and to be followed explicitly
where applicable. Additional discussion may be required to resolve questions
regarding applicability or to review discretionary issues.
ABS Class rules

IMO Regulations
MARPOL 1973
OCIMF
NFPA

SOLAS 1974
AISC S335
AWS D1.1
ASCE 7
ASHRAE 62
ANSI A10.4-1990
API 2C
API SPEC 12J
API RP 14C
API RP 14E
API RP 14F
API RP 14G
API 14J
API RP 500

- Guide For Building and Classing Floating Production & Storage

Systems
- Rules For Building and Classing Steel Vessels
- Rules For Classing Facilities on Offshore Installations
- Guide for Building and Classing Facilities on Offshore
Installations
- Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore
Drilling Units, 1989 + amendments 1991 (MODU code)
- International Convention on Load Lines 1966
Including Protocol of 1978, edition 1997 + amendment
1999
Where applicable
Where applicable
Lifesafing
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings Allowable Stress
Design and Plastic Design with Commentary
Structural Welding Code Steel Fifteenth Edition
Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators for Construction and
Demolition Operations, Safety Requirements for
Specifications for offshore cranes
Specification for Oil and Gas Separators Seventh Edition
Recommended Practice for Analysis, Design, Installation, and
Testing of Basic Surface Safety Systems for Offshore Production
Platforms Fifth Edition; Errata - 1994
Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Offshore
Production Platform Piping Systems Fifth Edition
Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Electrical
Systems for Offshore Production Platforms Third Edition
Recommended Practice for Fire Prevention and Control on Open
Type Offshore Production Platforms
Design and Hazard Analysis for Offshore Production Facilities
Recommended Master Practice for Classification of Locations for
Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities First Edition

API 505
API RP 520 PT I
API RP 520 PT II
API RP 521
ASTM A6/A6M
ASTM A123 REV A
ASTM A153/A153M
ASME IN III-1-92-67

ASME SEC I
ASME SEC II A
ASME SEC II A SA388/SA-388M
ASME SEC II A SA578/SA-578M
ASME SEC II D
APPENDIX 5
ASME SEC VIII
DIVISION 1
ASME SEC VIII D1
NMA APP B
ASME SEC VIII D2
NMA APP F
ASME B16.47
ASME B16.48
ASME B16.5
ASME B31.1
ASME B31.3
ASME B31.8
AGA Standard No. 9
SSPC SP 1
SSPC SP 6

(Supersedes RP 500A, RP 500B, RP 500C)

Recommended Master Practice for Classification of Locations for
Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class
I, Zone 0, and Zone 2
Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices
in Refineries Part I - Sizing and Selection Sixth Edition; Errata 1994
Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices
in Refineries Part II - Installation Fourth Edition
Guide for Pressure-Relieving and Depressuring Systems Fourth
Edition
Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled
Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling
Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on
Iron and Steel Products (AASHTO M111)
Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel
Hardware (AASHTO No. M232)
Interpretation III-1-92-67 All Sections of the Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code; Mandatory Requirements, Specific Prohibitions, and
Nonmandatory Guidance for Construction Activities (All Editions
and Addenda)
BPVC SECTION I Rules for Construction of Power Boilers
Addenda - 1995; Addenda - 1996; Interfiled (Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Codes)
BPVC SECTION II Materials Part A - Ferrous Material
Specifications Addenda - 1995; Addenda - 1996; Interfiled (Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Codes)
Specification for Ultrasonic Examination of Heavy Steel Forgings
ASTM A 388/A 388M-91 (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes)
Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Plain
and Clad Steel Plates for Special Applications ASTM A 578/A
578M-92 (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes)
Guideline on the Approval of New Materials Under the ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
BPVC SECTION VIII Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
DIVISION 1 Non-Interfiled (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes)
Approval of New Materials Under the ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code
Nonmandatory Approval of New Materials Under the ASME Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code
Large Diameter Steel Flanges NPS 26 Through NPS 60
Steel Lined Blanks
Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24
Power Piping
Process Piping
Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems
Measurement of Gas by Multipath Ultrasonic Meters
Solvent Cleaning (Steel Structures Painting Manual, Ch 2 Surface Preparation Specs.)
Joint Surface Preparation Standard Commercial Blast Cleaning
(NACE No. 3: 1994) (Steel Structures Painting Manual, Ch 2 Surface Preparation Specs.)

5. Regulatory and Permitting Requirements

All modifications and provisions must meet the requirements and approval of
Peruvian authorities (DGAAE, OSINERG, DICAPI, and Transportation).
BPZ QHSE with Engineering assistance will submit the Plan for Environmental
Management (PEM) to DGAAE including the plans to install the Production
Facilities on Z1-8-A Platf. and the FSU.

6. Design Life
The Early Production Facilities be installed on Z1-8A, during the duration of the
drilling jobs, approximately 02 years
The design service life of the mooring systems shall have a minimum design
service life of at least 30 years or in accordance with regulations, ABS or other
governing industry standards.

7. Early Production Facilities on Z1-8-A

The production facilities that will be installed on Z1-8-A, should be designed to
manage the Oil, Gas and Water produced in the first Phase.
7.1

Flowlines from the wells

Flowlines will be 3" nominal rated for 3705 psig in accordance with
piping specifications for this class and API 14E sizing criteria. Adequate
branch fittings are to be provided to monitor pressure, temperature,
allow for chemical injection, provision of pressure sensing lines to the
control panel (PSHL), and one spare fitting appropriate for future
corrosion coupon. The location of these fittings will be accessible to
operators to the extent practical.

7.2

H.P. Production Manifold

The production manifold skid will consist of 06 well slots and 2 headers
of 6" High Pressure bulk header (2,175 psig high pressure test) in
accordance with piping specifications, API 14C and 14E.

7.3

L.P. Production Manifold

The production manifold skid will consist of 06 well slots and 2 headers
of 6" Low Pressure bulk header (425 psig pressure test) in accordance
with piping specifications, API 14C and 14E.

7.4

Control Panel
The control panel is configured to monitor flowline pressure and cause
shut-in of individual wells SSV and SDV in the event of an excursion
from pressure safety high and pressure safety low set points. The
control panel is configured to monitor a signal from a future Master
Control Panel (MCP) located on the platform in the event additional
production equipment is installed on Z1-8-A and a MCP is required.

6.1

Upon loss of signal from the MCP, the control panel causes all SSV's,
SDV's and SCSSV's to be closed (Level 1 Shutdown). The control panel
monitors TSE/ESD loop to be provided on the platform. Loss of the
TSE/ESD signal also causes a Level 1 Shutdown. The input signals to
the control panel are all pneumatic. The output signals to the SSV's and
SDV's are pneumatic. Output to the SCSSV's is hydraulic.
7.5

L. P. Prouction Module
The LP Separator vessel shall be of horizontal three phase production
separators 48 x 10 Ft S/S x 283 MAWP, to process gas 12.0
MMSCFD at 50 Psig and 16.4 MMSCFD at 100 psig. Liquid 3,400 BPD
(Oil and Water); the L.P. Separator should be mounted on production
module. Sizing of the vessels have been based on 5 minute residence
time for total liquid rate. The MAWP will be 283 psig with a 1/8" corrosion
allowance and be ASME stamped, the controls system will be provided
on the production module.
7.6

H.P. Production Module

Three Phase Separators

The HP Separators vessels shall be of horizontal three phase production
separators, the test and total separators should be mounted on
production module. Sizing of the vessels have been based on 5 minute
residence time for total liquid rate. The MAWP will be 1440 psig with a
1/8" corrosion allowance and be ASME stamped. The meters (oil, gas
and water) and controls system will be provided on the production
module. The oil produced will go for its distribution to Gage Tank,
Submarine Line or Trapezoidal Tank; the gas produced to the gas flare
system and the emulsion oil/water to the Treater vessel.
H.P. Test Separator:
48x 10 Ft S/S x 1440 MAWP, to process gas 30 MMSCFD at 400 Psig
and 59 MMSCFD at 1440 psig. Liquid 2,640 BPD (Oil and Water)
H.P. Total Separator:
60 x 15 Ft S/S x 1440 MAWP, to process gas 60 MMSCFD at 400 Psig
and 122 MMSCFD at 1440 psig. Liquid 13,200 BPD (Oil and Water)
Fuel and Instrument Gas Srubbers Skid
Fuel gas will be taken from the H.P. Compressor Discharge. A gas
scrubber (20" x 7' 6" vertical) will be provided with a cartridge type fuel
filter. The targeted operating pressure for fuel and instrument gas 15 20 psig. the operating pressure for the start engine gas is 90 psig.
Flare Scrubber
The Flare Scrubber vessel shall be a 48" x 10'-0" S/S, vertical two
phase separator and designed to separate gas and free liquids, Baffles
and level controls will be provided as required. The vessel is designed to
handle 30 MMCFD flare gas at 50 psig and 45 gpm of liquids. MAWP

will be 283 psig with a 1/8" corrosion allowance and be ASME stamped.
Baffles and level controls will be provided.

7.7

Gage Tank (VST) and Transfer Pump Skid

The Tank shall be used for checking the oil meter/shrinkage factors and
for measuring volumes at rates for accurate flow meter measurement.
The capacity of tank shall be at least 100 Bbls and will work at
atmospheric pressure. The VST will consist of a single- or doublecompartment vessel and a level- measuring system with sight glasses or
magnetic levels. To prevent overpressure and overfilling, the VST shall
be fitted with a pressure-relief valve and a high- and low- level alarm
system. Designed with a diverter, a vortex breaker, and stiffening rings
capable of withstanding a vacuum in the vessel. Fitted with sampling,
pressure, and temperature ports. A bypass manifold shall be also
included to permit isolating of the surge tank from flow process. The oil
will go to the submarine line and the gas will be flared.

7.8

Flare Boom
The flare boom of 120 Ft. flare Tip of 10 Ft x 8 has been designed for
15-20 MMSCFD with the maximum radiation (not including solar
radiation) at the base of the flare to be less than 500 BTU/hr/ft2. The
flare boom will be installed between the lower and upper decks in the
side northwest.

7.9

Emulsion oil/ Water Treatment Horizontal Treater/ Electrostatic System

A Horizontal Treater of L.P. 72 x 12 Ft. x 283 MAWP with Electrostatic
coalescence system will be provided, in which independent AC and DC
hydrophilic electrodes are employed to provide more complete
dehydration of an oil emulsion. The AC field is produced between an AC
electrode array and the water-oil interface wherein the AC electrode
array is positioned parallel to the interface which acts as a grounded
electrode. The emulsion is introduced into the AC field in an evenly
distributed manner at the interface. The AC field promotes drop-drop and
drop-interface coalescence of the water phase in the entering emulsion.
The continuous oil phase passes upward through the perforated AC
electrode array and enters a strong DC field produced between closely
spaced DC electrodes in which small dispersed droplets of water
entrained in the continuous phase are removed primarily by collection at
hydrophilic DC electrodes. Large droplets of water collected by the
electrodes migrate downward through the AC electrode array to the
interface.
The Treater is to be designed to process 5,000 BPD of emulsion
oil/water produced. The target outlet concentration will be less than 30
ppm measured gravimetrically. Baffles and level controls will be provided
as required.

8.0

Utility Systems.

8.1 Fire Fighting System on FSO and Z1-8-A Platform

The FSO will have a Fire fighting systems designed and installed in
accordance with the rules, standards and reference documents of
SOLAS; chapter II-2, Part A General and Part D Fire Safety measures
for tankers
The fire fighting system will include two independent diesel engine
driven fire pumps. Each will have a capacity of 2000 gpm at 150 psig.
One pump is designated as the primary pump and the other as the
standby pump. A jockey pump will maintain the fire water header
charged to a pressure of 120 psig normally. The primary fire pump is set
up to start automatically upon receiving a signal from the Fire & Gas
detection panel or upon loss of pressure in the fire water header. If the
primary pump does not start in three start attempts, the standby pump
will attempt to start. The pumps are started using utility air. A backup
starting system using stored nitrogen gas is also provided. The fire
pumps can be started from the local control panel or from the remote fire
and gas panel located in the MCC Switchgear room. Diesel storage for
each engine driver is for 18 hours of run time.
On the Z1-8-A Platform the Facilities, the spray system should be
designed to provide a water of exposed surface of the vessels. Upon
detection of fire in any zone, all deluge valves are automatically
operated, with provision for manual operation. In addition to supplying to
the deluge system, the fire water pumps also provide water to manually
operated hose reels. Two hose reels each are provided in the perimeter
of Facilities and utility module. One fire hose station will be installed at
each level of the living quarters.
8.2 Instrumentation and Control Philosophy
Level controllers will be pneumatically and locally operated. Metering
will be recorded locally.
8.3 Power Generation and Distribution
The Power Supply will be provided by the Drilling Rig.
8.4 Crane
Crane will be provided by the Drilling Rig and Tender Barge.

9.0

Mooring System

A spread mooring system is to be provided to maintain the NUUANU

permanently moored to 880 mts. (2,900 Ft.) from Z1-8-A Platform.This
mooring will be designed to support the efforts of a vessel of 16,000 DWT.
The mooring system to Shuttle Vessel will be installed to 1,200 mts. (),This
mooring will be designed to support the efforts of a Panamax vessel of
35,000 DWT
9.1

NUUANU BARGE
Length:

79.3 mts.

Breadth:
Depth:
Draft:
Oil Capacity:

19.5 mts
5.9 mts
4.4 mts. (full load)
38,000 BBLS

The Nuuanu Barge should be submitted to the followings works:

10.0

Modification system to permit the loading and offloading in the

same time.
Independent tank for water produced.
Accommodations.
Port riser Installation on bow.
Relocate Engine Room.

Interconnecting Submarine Line

Rigid submarine Line and Flexible line/hose riser are to be installed

between Z1-8 -A and the Nuuanu and Nuuanu to Shuttle Tanker. Hose
Riser is expected to be on the order of 105 ft in length, but design is in
progress to determine exact configurations.
10.1

From Z1-8-A Platform to NUUANU FSO 6 x ANSI Class 150

a)

A porch type structure will be installed on the bow of the FSO to support
the end of the hose and on the platform a Pig Launcher.
b) A rigid pipeline seamless of 6 5/8 O.D. x 0.280 Sch. 40 API 5L B x
2,900 Ft., will be installed on the sea bottom and the riser clamped on
the Jacket until its connection with the Pig Launcher on Z1-8-A
Platform,
c) A riser of 6 I.D. x 105 Ft. Flexible Submarine Hoses will connect the
PLEM on the sea bottom with the Pig Trap ANSI Class 150 R.F installed
on the FSO.
10.2

From NUUANU FSO to shuttle tanker - 8 x ANSI Class 150

a) A structure will be installed on the FSO to support the riser of 105 Ft.
Flexible Submarine hoses double Carcass. This riser will connect the
PLEM on the sea bottom with the support.
b) A rigid pipeline seamless of 8 5/8 O.D. x 0.322 API 5L B Sch. 40 x
4,000 Ft., will be installed between the PLEMs on the sea bottom.
c) A riser of 8 I.D. x 105 Ft. Flexible Submarine Hoses double carcass will
connect the PLEM on the sea bottom with the calm buoy installed on the
sea level.
10.3

External Corrosion control

Both submarine lines will be protected with Three Liner External Coating
3.0 m.m. film thickness and Cathodic Protection by zinc galvanic anodes

APPENDIX
1. ALBACORA Field Area
2. Fluid Description- Albacora Oil and Delivery
Gas
3. Process Flow Diagram
4. Lay Out Production Facilities on Z1-8-A Platf
5. Orientation Z1-8-A Platform, FSO , Shuttle
Vessel and Submarine lines
6. Preliminary Cost
7. Estimated Chronogram

1. ALBACORA Field Area

2. Fluid Description
Albacora Oil and Delivery Gas

:
Component
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Iso-butane
N-butane
Iso-pentane
N-pentane
Hexane
Hexane +

Well Stream Composition

Sep Liquid Mole %

0
0
4.78
0.54
1.99
1.53
2.98
2.35
1.99
8.71
75.13

Sep Gas Mole %

0.09
0.12
93.74
1.25
2.2
0.74
0.87
0.49
0.17
0.15
0.18

Hydrocarbon Properties
API Gravity of heptanes +

34.3 degrees API

Specific Gravity of Separator Gas

.629

Molecular Weight of Heptanes +

221

Bubble Point Pressure

3283 psi

Specific Gravity of Heptanes +

.8465

Well Stream Mole %

0.04
0.06
45.64
0.89
2.09
1.14
1.94
1.43
1.09
4.49
38.19

3. Process Flow Diagram

4. Lay Out Production Facilities on Z1-8-A

Platf

WELL HEAD DECK

LOWER DECK

UPPER DECK

5. Orientation Z1-8-A Platform, FSO , Shuttle

Vessel and Submarine lines

6. Preliminary Cost

ALBACORA FIELD - COST ESTIMATED

EARLY PRODUCTION ON Z1-8-A AND MOORING SYSTEMS

items

COST COMPONENT
DESCRIPTION

TOTAL COST
ESTIMATE ($M)

ENGINEERING STUDIES
1
2
4
5

BASIC ENGINEERING
DETAIL ENGINEERING
CONSULTING
PERMITS

SUBTOTAL: MATERIALS $
MATERIALS
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

STRUCTURAL MATERIALS
SUBMARINE HOSES (COPPER STATE AND DOBLE CARCASS)
CHAINS, SHACKLES,HOOKS, etc.
LINE PIPE
LIVING QUARTERS
SKIDS PKGS (used)
PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS
ELECTRICAL EQUIP. & MATERIALS
INSTRUMENT EQUIP. & MATERIALS
GAS FLARE SYSTEM
SCADA SYSTEM
CORROSION PROTECTION (Paint, anodes, etc)

SUBTOTAL: MATERIALS $
LABOR
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27

EQUIPMENT HANDLING AND SETTING

STRUCTURAL FABRICATION (flare boom, bouys, clams, etc)
PIPING FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION
PIPELINE INSTALLATION
CONCRETE DEATH
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND HOOK-UP
INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION AND HOOK-UP
COMMISSIONING AND STARTUP
DIVING
MISC. OFFSHORE SERVICES

SUBTOTAL: LABOR $
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $
CONTINGENCY 20 % $
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST WITH CONTINGENCY

150
600
100
50
900
1,000
1,000
1,500
110
25
1,000
400
250
300
80
90
50
5,805
70
500
200
300
60
50
80
40
300
60
1,660
8,365
1,673

10,038

7. Estimated Chronogram

8.
9.