Mad Dog 2 Project
Client: BP
Scope of Work: Provide Project Management assistance and Subject Matter Expertise to the Mad Dog 2 Project Team for the installation of a subsea fiber optic connection for the new Argos semisubmersible offshore platform. Three year project assignment.
Details: The BP Mad Dog 2 Project is a greenfield development project that added the Argos offshore Floating Production Unit (FPU) to the Mad Dog field, which is located in the Green Canyon area of the Gulf of Mexico. As part of this overall project, the Argos platform would require a subsea fiber optic branch leg connecting it to the existing GoM Fiber Optic Network for all of its voice and data communications requirements. The Project Group Consulting LLC provided personnel to support this project which culminated in the installation of over 14 km of fiber optic cable on the seafloor from the BP Mad Dog 2 Drill Center DC-1 to a pre-installed Branching Unit tie-in point located approximately 8 km North of the BP Argos deepwater oil & gas FPU platform.
The Optical Flying Lead (OFL) will be installed in early 2022 connecting the fiber branch leg to the DC-1 umbilical, thereby completing the connectivity between the Argos platform and the Fiber Network. providing reliable high-speed data and communications capability to the facility.
The Project Group Consulting’s overall scope of work consisted of:
- Engineering and Planning; Oversee design efforts, generate project related procedural documentation, coordinate Regulatory and Permitting requirements, review contractor engineering and design documentation. Review overall schedule and deadline requirements, monitor contractor performance. Review subsea cable route and approve final configuration. Coordinate with the subsea and pipeline teams for all inter-related activities and pipeline crossings. Perform Marine Assurance and Vessel Assurance activities to meet client requirements for both Main Lay Vessel and Support (ROV) Vessel.
- Manufacturing; Oversight of contractor manufacturing for all equipment and materials to be supplied. Conduct design review meetings, review and approval of manufacturing processes, testing, and reports. Confirm all as-built documentation and Manufacturers Data Books. Coordinate all equipment spares for client use.
Installation and Commissioning: Coordinate and oversee the installation of contractor equipment and materials onboard the Argos FPU while in the fabrication yard in South Korea. Work with the topsides design team to ensure all interfaces meet the project requirements. Work with client and contractor Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) teams to perform Risk Assessments and meet HSE requirements. Manage the interface between the project team and client Operations and Maintenance personnel for all support needs. Oversee the offshore Marine Installation Campaign and act as Client Vessel Representative onboard the Main Lay Vessel.
Getting the MCDU moved to the Mudmat Frame
Overboarding the Deployment Pallet
Final splice being overboarded.
The Deployment Pallet successfully set on the seafloor at a depth of almost 5000 ft.
Final spice being made.
Final Bight over stern.
Final Splice socket.
Monitoring cable bodies going overboard, Argos FPU Platform in background.
BP Layout Drawing showing Subsea Fiber Optic Branch Leg location.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing: 208 Hewitt Dr., Ste. 103 #342
Waco, TX 76712
254-221-9908
Pamela began her professional career in the broadcast industry while attending Tarleton State University. After graduating with a B.S. in Speech Communication in 1997, she worked at several radio stations in management roles focusing on continuity, music and production as well as serving as an on-air talent continuously for more than ten years. In 2010, Pamela accepted a position as the Assistant Marketing and Development Director for the Eisemann Center in Richardson, TX. Helping to promote, market and develop the City of Richardson’s performing arts center, she succeeded in implementing and managing all social media marketing as well as creating and directing a first-ever student art exhibit, further strengthening her marketing and organizational talents.
Jason Krueger is the Director of Ranch and Real Estate Development for The Project Group Consulting, LLC. Jason has been managing and developing ranches for greater than 14 years, and has extensive sales management experience in the construction industry dating back to the late 90s. He is also a Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist with a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from Texas A&M University in College Station.
Bryant began his career at Crepaco warehouse in parts distribution and pump assembly. Then he progressed to field installation for process and ammonia systems where he oversaw welding and fitting both sanitary tubing and ammonia piping systems.He then moved to San Antonio, spent a year as a contract fabricator with H-E-B Foods working for Sanitary Welding Services. At the end of his contract he returned to the DFW area with Alloy Equipment doing installation, crew management, and scheduling. There he remained through the buyout by Statco Fabrication and Engineering, which resulted in his 25 combined years with them moving into engineering and sales departments.
With more than 25 years in the food and beverage industry and extensive experience as a project manager, Tony has planned and led multi-million dollar projects relating to system upgrades, equipment installation, water quality, validations and process improvements. Some of his areas of expertise include project planning, quality assurance, process analysis, manufacturing systems, process design and problem resolution.
Tim is an electrical and control systems engineer with more than ten years of experience in a wide variety of industries. Project experience includes working with clients in the water/wastewater fields, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food and beverage industries. Prior to his engineering work, Tim was a licensed water treatment plant operator in Texas. Tim’s strengths are process engineering, control system design, conveyor system design, and project management. He received his B. S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. In his spare time, Tim enjoys working on cars, golfing, and billiards.
Michael has thirty-five years of diversified experience in project management and engineering, equipment and systems design, and manufacturing and production. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.