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From concept to execution, our projects reflect the trust placed in Waterford by global energy leaders.
Ice Accretion on Offshore Wind Structures
Discipline: Low carbon Solutions
Date: 2024 – Present
Location: St. John’s
- A study of offshore wind turbine structures and how ice accretion impacts performance, stability, and power delivery.
QEDS
Discipline: Low carbon Solutions
Date: 2023-Present
Location: Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
- Design of a novel electrical quick disconnect device.
Offshore Wind Inspection Project
Discipline: Low carbon Solutions, Offshore Wind
Date: 2023-2024
Location: Nova Scotia
- Visual inspection of transition pieces and monopiles before and after shipment to vessels utilizing GWO Certified inspection technicians.
Community Hydrogen Advisor Services
Discipline: Low carbon Solutions
Date: 2024
Location: Atlantic Canada
- Providing assistance to a local municipality and an environmental non-profit to analyze the viability of a proposed Hydrogen production facility in a new industrial park.
Straight of Canso Sustainable Infrastructure Strategy
Discipline: Low carbon Solutions, Offshore Wind
Date: 2024 – 2025
Location: Strait of Canso, NS
- Perform desktop Port and Infrastructure study of requirements for ports and infrastructure to support renewable energy projects.
- Through supporting documents, previous reports on the Strait, and stakeholder engagement, WESI gathered information to outline the capabilities of the Strait.
- Perform international port review to understand the transitions made by ports from other industrial uses to renewable energy projects (especially offshore wind development).
Offshore wind marshalling yard project management
Discipline: Low carbon Solutions, Offshore Wind
Date: 2023 – Present
Location: Nova Scotia
- Development, due diligence and operations management on an existing port facility to be used as a marshalling yard for US offshore wind project.
NRCAN/ERINL Project
Discipline: Low carbon Solutions, Offshore Wind
Date: 2021 – 2022
Location: Newfoundland
- This paper describes a conceptual design of a ‘Plug and Play’ hybrid power solution in the Canadian offshore oil and gas industry, designed with Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore environment in mind.
WESI White Paper 2024 - Offshore Wind in Nova Scotia
Discipline: Low carbon Solutions, Offshore Wind
Date: 2023 – Present
Location: Nova Scotia
- This white paper focuses on a conceptual, fixed bottom 700MW wind development offshore Nova Scotia.
SPE paper on floating wind for electrification of offshore oil and gas assets
Discipline: Renewable
Date: 2022
Location: Offshore NL
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WESI submitted a paper to the SPE, outlining the viability of using offshore wind to electrify Atlantic Canadian oil and gas assets.
- Wind energy assessment
- Electrical integration
W-Assure regulatory authorization project
Discipline: Software
Date: 2021 – Present
Location: Offshore NL & NS
- Provide software support for the various phases of client project.
- Construction and installation tasks were divided into several work scopes within the package. WESI provided software & support to track vessel and project authorization readiness for each stage of project.
- Customization of module to better support workflows.
- Training and support for WESI software package.
Eastern Mediterranean exploration and development
Discipline: Wells
Date: 2021 – Present
Location: Eastern Mediterranean
- Wells personnel for support of drilling, intervention, and abandonment activities on platforms in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Ice spray analysis on offshore wind turbines and structures
Discipline: Renewable
Date: 2024 – Present
Location: St. John’s, NL
- A study of the interaction between ice spray loading on FOWT in harsh environments offshore NL.
Modular hydrogen fueling project
Discipline: Renewable
Date: 2022 – Present
Location: Nova Scotia & NL
- WESI is currently developing a modular hydrogen electrolyzer for marine, emergency response, and remote community use. We are looking to use it to spur further innovation, training, and development opportunities within the region.
Early stage offshore wind connector
Discipline: Low Carbon Solutions
Date: 2023 – Present
Location: Atlantic Canada
- Development of specialized equipment to mitigate risk of offshore and floating wind in regard to met-ocean conditions.
Wind resource evaluation offshore AC
Discipline: Low Carbon Solutions
Date: 2022 – Present
Location: Offshore AC
- Evaluating offshore for viability of wind energy projects.
Floating wind hull evaluation project
Discipline: Low Carbon Solutions
Date: 2022 – 2023
Location: confidential
- Different floater types (semi-submersible, barge, TLP) assessed.
- Various hulls modeled in OrcaWave and simulated in OrcaFlex using 50-year wind and wave conditions and specific responses of the hulls were compared.
- Variations on mooring design, platform size, and angles of wind/wave approach were also assessed for the differing hull forms.
Electrification of offshore oil and gas assets using offshore wind
Discipline: Low Carbon Solutions, Floating Wind
Date: 2022 – 2024
Location: confidential
- Use of floating wind for offshore oil and gas platform electrification.
- Ports and logistics, regulatory aspects, electrical, micro-grid.
Atlantic Coast Offshore Wind Port Assessment
Discipline: Renewable
Date: 2021 – Present
Location: Offshore, Northeastern United States
- Perform an economic, technical and logistical assessment of Atlantic US and Canadian port infrastructure and ability to support future offshore wind (OSW) projects in the Northeastern United States.
- Provide digital models of existing port assets.
- Conduct concept analysis for future scenarios plus identification of enhancements which could position the region as a significant player in the OSW supply chain.
Deep Panuke Decommissioning Project
Discipline: QAQC Subsea Wells
Date: 2019 – Present
Location: Offshore, Eastern Canada
- Multi-well abandonment program of subsea wells, with interventions performed from a jack-up drilling unit.
- Inspection of subsea equipment prior to mobilization.
- Provision of Wireline, Slickline and Fluids specialists.
- Shore and rig-based engineering, logistics, offshore supervisors and QA/QC support personnel and services for the planning and decommissioning phase of the Deep Panuke Project.
- Use of W-Assure project management software.
Offshore Loading System Intervention and Repair
Discipline: Subsea TES
Date: 2018
Location: Offshore, North Atlantic
- Offshore intervention and repair of Offshore Loading System (OLS) including purging, bolting, replacement of equipment and reinstallation.
White Rose Subsea Project
Discipline: Subsea
Date: 2018 – Present
Location: Offshore, North Atlantic
- Subsea engineering personnel to assist tie-backs of subsea wells and flowlines to a new facility.
White Rose Subsea Project
Discipline: Subsea TES
Date: 2018 – 2019
Location: Offshore, North Atlantic
- Use of proprietary subsea laser scanning tool (3rd Party Provided) on ROV to create 3D image of subsea components.
- Image and measurements used to create repair solution to enable production to resume.
Canada Exploration Drilling Project
Discipline: Wells
Date: 2018 – Present
Location: Offshore, North Atlantic
- Supply of personnel for planning and execution of deepwater harsh environment exploration program.
Sable Decommissioning Project
Discipline: Wells
Date: 2017 – 2019
Location: Offshore, Eastern Canada
- Offshore decom specialists for a 21 well abandonment program on an offshore HPHT gas project.
- Provision of shore based project management and engineering for mobilization, commissioning and installation of equipment packages.
Husky: White Rose Subsea Project
Discipline: Subsea TES
Date: 2017 – Present
Location: Offshore, North Atlantic
- Multiple production, gas and water injection riser integrity testing from subsea manifolds to FPSO.
- Analysis of data and report on expected life for asset integrity purposes.
International Deepwater Exploration
Discipline: QAQC Wells
Date: 2016 – Present
Location: Offshore, Deepwater North Atlantic, Calgary and Mexico
- Provision of well engineering team, geologists, supervisors as well as QAQC specialist to plan and execute multiple deepwater exploration wells.
- Supply of Rig intake and COF (Rig Inspection and Certification) management as well as HSE specialist functions.
- Use of W-Assure project management software.
BP Canada: Aspy Deepwater Exploration Project
Discipline: G&G QAQC Wells
Date: 2016 – 2018
Location: Deepwater, Eastern Canada
- Supply of Rig intake and COF (Rig Inspection and Certification) management for a semi-submersible, Training & Competency management and Regulatory Compliance.
- Engineering, Geological and QAQC support for planning of well.
- HSE Advisor services for duration of project.
- Use of W-Assure project management software.
Platform Commissioning
Discipline: Wells
Date: 2015 – 2018
Location: Newfoundland & Labrador
- Supply of Drilling Package Commissioning Lead for an offshore platform prior to tow out.
Deepwater Exploration Project
Discipline: G&G QAQC Wells
Date: 2015 – 2017
Location: Deepwater, Eastern Canada
- Supply of Third-Party Inspection (TPI) & QAQC Services, Geologists, Project Managers, Drilling Engineers, HES Offshore Specialists, Rig intake and COF management for a drillship, Training & Competency management.
Western Canada Operator
Discipline: QAQC Wells
Date: 2015 – 2018
Location: Alberta
- Wellsite personnel, Third Party Inspection (TPI) & QAQC services, Logistics Coordinators.
Seabed Coring Project
Discipline: G&G
Date: 2018 – Present
Location: Offshore, Eastern Canada
- Geoscientists for oversight of seabed seepage and coring program.
Emera: Maritime Link
Discipline: Renewables
Date: 2014 – 2017
Location: Newfoundland & Labrador
- Technical Staffing, Supply of various personnel, Interface Engineers and Project Engineers for hydro-electric project which included installation of a subsea HVDC cable from island to mainland location.
Lower Churchill Project
Discipline: Renewables
Date: 2014 – 2018
Location: Newfoundland & Labrador
- Supply of various technical personnel, Interface Engineers and Project Engineers for hydro-electric project which included installation of a subsea HVDC cable from island to mainland location.
Multiple offshore Projects in the Atlantic Ocean (Deepwater Exploration, Shallow Water Developments. Decommissioning)
Discipline: Wells
Date: 2014 – Present
Location: Nova Scotia
- Advisory services to ensure regulations and guidelines as well as enforcement are fit-for-purpose and in line with international standards for safety of workers, protection of environment and regional benefits.
Subsea Equipment Inspection, FAT and SIT
Discipline: Subsea
Date: 2014
Location: Newfoundland & Labrador
- Specialized subsea equipment preparation (SIT/FAT of subsea equipment), subsea specialists, HAZOP and Risk Assessment, and operations supervision.
Subsea Development – West Africa Light Intervention Vessel
Discipline: Subsea
Date: 2013
Location: Equatorial Guinea
- Specialized subsea equipment preparation (SIT/FAT of subsea equipment), Subsea Specialists, HAZOP and Risk Assessment, and operations supervision. Vertical and Horizontal Trees, Templates, Manifolds, Field Layout Conceptual Designs, Light Intervention Vessel (LIV) Campaign. Provided subsea intervention specialists.
Exploration Project Offshore China
Discipline: G&G QAQC Wells
Date: 2013 – 2014
Location: China
- Deepwater exploration projects. Provided project planning, management and execution team including Planning Engineers, Wellsite Supervisors, HSE Specialists, Logistics Specialists, Wellsite Geologists, Petro Physical Consultants, Wireline QAQC, Drilling equipment QAQC.
Deepwater Exploration – West Africa
Discipline: QAQC Wells
Date: 2013 – 2014
Location: Liberia, Ghana and Sierra Leone
- Deepwater Exploration Well offshore Liberia but supported from multiple surrounding countries.
- Engineering, planning, Wellsite Supervisors, HES Specialists, Logistics Specialists, Wellsite Geologists, project execution, Wireline QAQC, Drilling Equipment and QAQC Specialists.
Deepwater Exploration – West Africa
Discipline: Wells
Date: 2012 – 2013
Location: Sierra Leone
- Rig Based Supervisors for deepwater exploration using a drillship.
Northern Iraq – Development and Exploration
Discipline: G&G QAQC Wells
Date: 2012 – 2018
Location: Kurdistan
- Supply of Engineers, Planning Engineers, Wellsite Supervisors, Wellsite Geologists, Wireline QAQC, Contracts Specialists, and Project Execution.
Deepwater and Shallow Water Exploration and Development – West Africa
Discipline: Wells
Date: 2011 – 2015
Location: Angola
- Wellsite Supervision and Engineers for multi well developments offshore Angola.
South White Rose/Extension
Discipline: Subsea
Date: 2011
Location: North Atlantic, Newfoundland
- Provided a team of engineers to plan and install a new subsea extension to the existing field:
- Subsea Tree Engineers, Control Systems Specialists, Installation Planning Engineers, Fabrication Specialists, Project Managers.
Deepwater Exploration – Orphan Basin
Discipline: G&G Wells
Date: 2011 – 2013
Location: Deepwater North Atlantic
- Engineering, planning, wellsite supervision, HES specialists, logistics, wellsite geologists and execution.
- Rig intake to achieve Certificate of Fitness for drillship.
- Deepwater Exploration Well Margaree O-55 (Drill and P&A)
Husky: White Rose Project, North Atlantic Exploration
Discipline: G&G Wells
Date: 2011
Location: North Atlantic, Newfoundland
- Provided operations support for multi-well subsea exploration.
- DST (Drill Stem Test) planning, Completions, Wellsite Supervision, Geology and Petrophysical Support.
Chevron: Global Deepwater & Complex Wells Group
Discipline: G&G Wells
Date: 2011 – 2012
Location: Liberia and Sierra Leone
- Engineering, planning, wellsite supervision, HES specialists, logistics, wellsite geologists and execution.
Deepwater Exploration – Orphan Basin
Discipline: G&G Wells
Date: 2008 – 2010
Location: Newfoundland
- Engineering, planning, wellsite supervision, logistics and execution for Lona O-55.
Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Exploration and Development
Discipline: G&G Wells
Date: 2008 – Present
Location: Gulf of Mexico
- Wellsite Supervisors, geologists and petro-physical services for execution of multiple deepwater exploration, appraisal and development wells in the Gulf of Mexico utilizing various drillships.
West of Shetlands Exploration
Discipline: G&G QAQC Wells
Date: 2008 – 2013
Location: Offshore, Eastern Canada
- Provided project planning, management and execution team: Planning Engineers, Rig Based Supervisors, Logistics Personnel, Operations Engineers, Wellsite Geologists, Petro Physical QAQC.
Multi-Well Explorations and Subsea Development
Discipline: G&G Subsea Wells
Date: 2008 – 2020
Location: North Atlantic
- Various personnel as required including Drilling Engineers, Drill Stem Testing support, HES Offshore Specialists, Operations Engineers, Logistics Specialists, Planning Engineers, Project Managers.
- Rig Based Supervisors, Rig Intake Specialists, Specialized subsea equipment preparation (SIT/FAT of subsea equipment), Subsea Engineers, Subsea Specialists, Superintendents, Training & Competency Specialists.
Chuandongbei Development Project
Discipline: Wells
Date: 2007 – 2008
Location: China
- Engineering, planning and execution services for multi well sour gas development.
Canadian Superior Exploration Project
Discipline: Wells
Date: 2007 – 2008
Location: Trinidad & Tobago
- Multi-well subsea exploration project. Provided project planning, management and execution team: Planning Engineer, Superintendent, Rig Based Supervisors, Logistics Personnel, Lead Operations Engineer, Testing Engineer.
Deepwater Exploration – Orphan Basin
Discipline: Wells
Date: 2005 – 2006
Location: Deepwater, North Atlantic
- Engineering, planning and execution for Gt. Barasway.
Marathon: Annapolis
Discipline: QAQC Wells
Date: 2022 Location: Nova Scotia
- Wells engineering for a deepwater HPHT exploration well using a drillship. QAQC Services.
Offshore Floating Wind in Eastern Canada
Discipline: Renewables
Date: Present
Location: Offshore, Eastern Canada
- Modification of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU) for shared renewable power supply and storage.
- Conceptual design of a ‘Plug and Play’ hybrid power solution in the Canadian offshore oil and gas industry.
- Floating offshore wind turbines electrically connected to offshore installations.
- Battery energy storage systems to enhance emissions reduction.