Innovations for subsea and LNG markets
Andrew LogueExecutive Vice President, Head of Energy Oil and Gas Division, Siemens
The APPEA Journal 52(3) - https://doi.org/10.1071/AJ11139
Published: 30 June 2012
Abstract
The greatest challenge facing oil and gas recovery in the future will be accessing reserves in even more difficult environments. Growth within the emerging subsea and LNG markets emphasis their ability to play a greater role in global energy supply; however, the extent will depend on continuing technological advancement. Based on the extensive market-orientated research and development programs carried out by Siemens, this presentation considers the present obstacles faced by operators within the subsea and LNG markets. Additionally, the presentation looks at the key enabling technologies presently available and those being developed, including:
Subsea Solutions:
Solutions for powering large subsea production and long step-outs, supplied from either onshore or offshore platforms.
Future subsea processing facilities and their ability to incorporate several electrically-driven pumps and gas compressors to transport oil and gas over very long distances.
Subsea Power Grids, able to operate in a depth of 3,000 m with total reliability withstanding extreme pressure and harsh temperatures.
LNG Solutions:
Next-generation LNG plants with all electric drive design developed from Siemens World Market Leading Boil-Off Gas Compressor technology.
Lower CO2 emissions/carbon footprint through efficient energy transfer.
Reduced operating costs and greater return on investment through higher equipment availability and reliability.
LNG compression trains tailored to match scale of LNG plant and fully expandable modular design.
As Executive Vice President, Head of Energy Oil & Gas at Siemens, Andrew Logue is responsible for the company’s Oil and Gas products, services and applications in the Asean, Japan, Korea and Pacific region. Andrew has 33 years of international oil and gas experience, with more than 25 years spent in Asia, of which 20 have been in Asia-Pacific Regional Roles. Before taking up his present position with Siemens, Andrew has held senior positions with major international oilfield service companies such as Schlumberger, Geoservices, Solar Turbines, Wood Group and Aker Solutions. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and an MBA in international business. |
