Solving hydraulic challenges in brownfield tieback

Following the UK government’s recent decision to approve new North Sea drilling, Amarinth is uniquely positioned to support operators in fast-tracking these critical projects. Under the new measures, ministers will issue "Transitional Energy Certificates" allowing operators to develop new fields that link directly back to existing rigs and pipelines, known as "tiebacks."

This decision aims to secure vital energy supplies by utilising established infrastructure, rather than issuing licenses for completely new exploration sites. As the industry moves to connect these satellite fields to brownfield assets, the need for agile, UK-based engineering has never been greater.

Connecting new wells to brownfield sites presents significant technical challenges. Integrating new production streams into legacy infrastructure often changes the hydraulic requirements of the process, demanding pump upgrades or replacements to handle increased flows or altered pressures, all within the restricted footprint of an existing rig.

Amarinth specialises in solving the specific hardware problems created by these tiebacks. When new reserves are linked to ageing platforms, "off-the-shelf" solutions rarely fit the established plant layout.

Whether replacing obsolete units or upgrading existing pumps to meet the new duty points required by the tieback, we helps operators minimise downtime and capital expenditure, ensuring that new tieback capacity can be brought online rapidly.

For more information on how Amarinth can support your tieback requirements, please contact our North Sea specialist team.