TechnipFMC is a leading technology provider to the traditional and new energies industries; delivering fully integrated projects, products and services.
With our proprietary technologies and comprehensive solutions, we are transforming our clients’ project economics, helping them unlock new possibilities to develop energy resources while reducing carbon intensity and supporting their energy transition ambitions.
Organized in two business segments — Subsea and Surface Technologies — we will continue to advance the industry with our pioneering integrated ecosystems (iEPCI™, iFEED™ and iComplete™), technology leadership and digital innovation.
Each of our approximately 21,000 employees is driven by a commitment to our clients’ success, and a culture of strong execution, purposeful innovation and challenging industry conventions.
Low carbon footprint using subsea production system – Equinor as a thought leader in the industry
All electric subsea systems
Equinor started to implement subsea electric actuators more than 20 years ago instead of using hydraulic actuators and have been a great success. One of the largest ongoing technology development programs in the subsea industry are all electric Xmas tree valves. The all electric Xmas trees use electric actuators and controls to operate emergency shut- down valves and other equipment whereas traditional Xmas trees use hydraulic actuators on most valves. This almost eliminates the need for subsea hydraulic systems and reduces the amount of hydraulic fluid used. By using all-electric X-mas trees, Equinor can reduce costs and improve operational efficiency as well as reduce the environmental impact of its subsea operations.
Carbon capture and storage
When discussing the energy transition, carbon capture and storage (CCS) emerges as a prominent topic. However, Equinor has been at the forefront of CCS for over two decades, with Sleipner and Snøhvit being notable examples. Presently, Equinor and their partners are advancing the technology even further through the Northern Lights project.
CCS seem to be the only feasible solution to decarbonize areas like steel and concrete production. An important solution is to utilize the Norwegian Continental Shelf, and other offshore subsurface reservoirs, to store the CO2. Field developments with CO2 injection subsea wells will then be necessary. The CCS SURF solutions currently being applied are based on standard equipment used for the Oil and Gas industry, but to be commercially viable, there must be considerable cost reduction in which electrified SPS will be part of the equation.
CCS seem to be the only feasible solution to decarbonize areas like steel and concrete production. An important solution is to utilize the Norwegian Continental Shelf, and other offshore subsurface reservoirs, to store the CO2. Field developments with CO2 injection subsea wells will then be necessary. The CCS SURF solutions currently being applied are based on standard equipment used for the Oil and Gas industry, but to be commercially viable, there must be considerable cost reduction in which electrified SPS will be part of the equation.
Northern Lights illustration - CO2 capture
Illustration: Artbox / ©Equinor.
