Offshore oil and gas is often found in areas exposed to harsh environmental conditions, which greatly influence the exploration and development of the reserves. Not only must the structures be able to cope with the prevailing conditions - they must also be able to face extreme conditions with ample safety reserve. The influence of the activities on the ambient environment is another major factor - particularly as development often takes place in environmentally sensitive areas.

The use of rational and reliable procedures founded on detailed understanding and descriptions of the physical processes are essential and constitute the core of our services. Offshore activities involve many challenges and professional disciplines, for which reason our services covers both field surveys, physical model testing and advanced numerical modelling and engineering.

Numerical modelling and engineering:

• Hindcast modelling for determination of operational and design metocean conditions
• Dispersion and deposition of disposed drill cuttings and mud
• Fate of oil spills, quantitative exposure assessments and emergency response planning
• Assessment of pipeline stability (on-bottom or free spanning)
• Dispersion of cooling water and chemicals
• Burial requirement for pipeline landfalls
• Deck loads

Field surveys:

• Pipeline surveys
• Metocean surveys
• Environmental surveys

Physical model testing:

• Load and response studies of fixed and floating structures