A Joint Industry Project (JIP) led by DNV-GL has shows that for suirable field, wind-powered water injection is technically feasible.
The findings also show that it is capable of meeting performance targets and offers a cost-competitive alternative to conventional water injection solutions.
For the past year, participants from both the renewable and oil and gas industries have worked together in the new DNV-GL JIP to develop the concept of using floating wind turbines to power a water injection system in detail and assess its technical and commercial feasibility.
Remi Eriksen, chief executive of DNV-GL, said:“For the first time we can now see renewable energy as a large scale source of power to offshore oil & gas operations.
“By utilising the recent developments of floating offshore wind turbines this concept can offer a clean, reliable, and cost effective alternative for powering water injection in offshore locations.
“The WIN WIN project showcases that the oil and gas industry can become a creative force in solving the world’s energy trilema by driving development of reliable, clean and affordable technologies. This is a win for both the oil and gas and for the wind power industries.”
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