General – CCS
Draeger Marine & Offshore (DMO) has supplied equipment to support the UK’s first carbon dioxide (CO2) injection test for carbon capture and storage (CCS).
The gas monitoring equipment is being used to ensure safe operations aboard Petrodec’s ERDA rig during its trailblazing project in the North Sea.
In April, a joint venture between Perenco UK, Carbon Catalyst and Harbour Energy announced the completion of CO2 tests at the depleted Leman natural gas reservoir in the Southern North Sea that kicked off in two months prior. This is recognized as the first time that CO2 has been injected for carbon storage in the UK.
For this innovative and challenging project, DMO, headquartered in Rotterdam with a sister facility in Aberdeen, delivered gas detectors used to monitor CO2 on deck during transport and transfer.
That includes the Dräger X-zone, which was used for extensive area gas monitoring and can fence line up to 25 devices while measuring up to six gases.
“At Draeger Marine & Offshore we are proud to have supported the Poseidon joint venture partners in this landmark project for the UK’s burgeoning CCS industry,” said Jesper de Jong, Sales Manager DMO. “Petrodec is well aware of the risks of CO2 expose to workers and has been cognizant to take relevant precautions to prevent incidents and workers from the project’s outset.”
“By deploying our advanced gas detection solutions, including the Dräger X-zone for extensive area monitoring and the Dräger X-am 5000 for reliable personal gas monitoring, we have helped to ensure a safe environment throughout this innovative CO2 injection test.”
“Our commitment to state‐of‐the‐art safety technology is reflected in every facet of our work, from continuous on-deck gas monitoring to providing up to 15 minutes of lifesaving air with the Dräger Saver CF15 in emergency situations,” de Jong continued. “This successful collaboration demonstrates that with the right tools, legacy infrastructure can be effectively adapted to drive the future of sustainable, safe energy.”
A total of 15 injection cycles were performed into the Leman gas field across the test phase, mobilizing 11 CO2 offshore batch refills. Perenco said the operational program was performed in a timely and safe manner, without injection issues and with the acquisition of an exceptional dataset.
