Case Study CO-6060: High-Speed Reciprocating Compressor Package
Scope & Purpose
Two (2) Export Gas - High-Speed Reciprocating Compressor Packages
The units will be installed on the Jack & St. Malo Floating Production Unit (FPU) in the Gulf of Mexico, 270 miles offshore. Water depth is 7,000 ft while the oil and gas deposit is located 20,000 ft below the sea bed. Oil and gas production is expected to continue for 30-40 years at this location which will output approximately
500 million oil barrels.
About the Owners
The Owner is one of the world’s largest integrated
energy companies.
Scope & Purpose
Two (2) Export Gas - High-Speed Reciprocating Compressor Packages
- 2,750 HP, 4,160 V electric motor
- 4,000 PSI discharge pressure
- Used to transport natural gas to an on-shore processing facility for eventual sale
- 1,500 HP, 4,160 V electric motor
- 120 PSI discharge pressure
- Used to capture fugitive gas reducing greenhouse emissions.
The units will be installed on the Jack & St. Malo Floating Production Unit (FPU) in the Gulf of Mexico, 270 miles offshore. Water depth is 7,000 ft while the oil and gas deposit is located 20,000 ft below the sea bed. Oil and gas production is expected to continue for 30-40 years at this location which will output approximately
500 million oil barrels.
About the Owners
The Owner is one of the world’s largest integrated
energy companies.