Celeros FT to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations in the North Sea with Electric Motors and VFDs

Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros FT) is playing a key role in the decarbonization efforts of offshore oil and gas operations in the North Sea. The company has been awarded a contract to supply two new water injection packages, which include electric motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs), for the AKER/OKEA power from shore project located off the coast of Norway. These new pump packages will replace gas turbine-driven units, utilizing Norway’s renewable electricity resources to help reduce the carbon footprint of the customer.

The contract will be carried out by Celeros FT’s ClydeUnion Pumps brand, with the skidded packages to be assembled at their primary facility in Glasgow. Tommy Kassem, CCO of Celeros FT, expressed his thoughts on winning the contract by stating, “Decarbonization of the global energy supply chain is a critical aspect of reducing climate change impacts and ensuring a cleaner future. This involves updating existing oil and gas assets and developing new renewable resources. Celeros FT is well-positioned to assist both current and new operators as they transition to using alternative, more environmentally friendly energy sources.”

The Draugen platform, located about 145 km off the coast of Norway, is the focus of the project. Aker Solutions is leading the platform engineering and upgrades necessary for its electrification. The project includes replacing the main power and water injection pump turbines with an electrical power supply from a new onshore substation. It is expected that the project, set for completion in 2026, will result in a CO2 reduction of up to 200,000 tons per year. This news article is categorized under North Sea oil news.