Enhancing Asset Integrity: How Metegrity Visions Enterprise® Powers the Agbami FPSO's Reliability and Performance
Introduction:
In the demanding world of offshore oil and gas production, asset integrity is critical for ensuring operational reliability, safety, and cost efficiency. Since 2008, Metegrity Visions Enterprise® Asset Integrity Management Software has served as the cornerstone for managing asset integrity on the Agbami Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. This partnership underscores the importance of robust asset integrity management in sustaining long-term performance and minimizing operational risks.
The Agbami FPSO – An Engineering Marvel:
The Agbami Field, discovered in 1998, remains one of the largest deepwater oil discoveries globally, with an estimated recoverable reserve of over 900 million barrels. Operated by Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, an affiliate of Chevron, the Agbami field is supported by key partners, including Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Famfa Oil, Petrobras, and Statoil.
At the heart of the Agbami Field lies the Agbami FPSO, a purpose-built vessel engineered at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea, with topside engineering provided by KBR and classification by ABS. With a crude oil storage capacity exceeding 2.15 million barrels, processing capabilities of 250,000 barrels per day (BPD), and gas production of 450 million cubic feet per day, the Agbami FPSO is a cornerstone of Nigeria's offshore production capabilities.
The Need for Asset Integrity Management:
Operating in deepwater conditions for over two decades without significant downtime or drydocking presents unique challenges. For Chevron, maintaining the structural and topside operational integrity of the Agbami FPSO is essential for meeting production targets and ensuring the safety of personnel and assets.
To address these challenges, Chevron implemented a comprehensive Asset Integrity Management System (AIMS). While ABS Group played a pivotal role in developing the Hull Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) Program, the topside facilities rely on Metegrity’s Visions Enterprise® Asset Integrity Management Software for effective RBI studies, seamless integration with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), and alignment with other ERP tools.
How Metegrity’s Visions Enterprise® Delivers Value:
Metegrity’s Visions Enterprise® is instrumental in ensuring:
- Proactive Risk-Based Inspection (RBI): Optimizing maintenance schedules based on criticality and risk analysis.
- Seamless Integration: Synchronizing with CMMS and ERP systems to ensure smooth data flow and informed decision-making.
- Operational Efficiency: Reducing unplanned shutdowns and improving reliability across topside operations.
Proven Results:
Since achieving first oil on July 29, 2008, the Agbami FPSO has delivered over 15 years of consistent performance. The implementation of Metegrity Visions Enterprise® has played a significant role in sustaining production capacity through additional drilling programs and proactive asset integrity practices.
Furthermore, Chevron has adopted Metegrity Visions Enterprise® as a corporate standard across its global upstream assets, recognizing its value in enhancing safety, reliability, and overall operational uptime.
Key Benefits Realized:
- Reduced unplanned shutdowns through predictive maintenance strategies.
- Increased safety and reliability across topside operations.
- Optimized asset lifecycle management, ensuring long-term operational efficiency.
Conclusion
The Agbami FPSO stands as a testament to the power of advanced asset integrity management practices. With Metegrity Vision Enterprise® serving as the cornerstone for topside asset integrity, Chevron has successfully minimized risks, reduced downtime, and maintained consistent production performance for over a decade.
To learn more about how Metegrity Visions Enterprise® can enhance your asset integrity management strategies, contact us today or request a demo.