| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 3801/1/5/14 |
| Alt Ref No | 207 572; Copy No 6 |
| Title | Decommissioning of the Frigg field |
| Date | 2001 |
| Extent | 1 DVD |
| Creator Name | TotalFinaElf and Itera Future |
| Description | The description on the cover reads: 'Total Fina Elf Exploration Norge is now preparing for the decommissioning and disposal of the installations at the Frigg Field in the North Sea. This presentation illustrates in a simplified manner, how Total Fina Elf propose to carry out the decommissioning of the Frigg Field facilities.
Running time: 9 mins 26. Full colour, English version. Narration over background music. Begins with aerial footage of the Frigg Field and the discussion of the initial stages of decommissioning proposals. Displays a pie chart showing the ownership of the field. Gives a brief history of the Frigg Field with early footage of the tow-out, the Norwegian inauguration and men working on the platforms. 1 min 19: Describes what the decommissioning will involve and the method of removal of the topsides and substructures for the platforms, with proposals for the pipelines in the Frigg Field, over CGI animation. 2 min 30: Refloat of the Frigg Concrete Structures - Uncertainties. Platform weight statistics and CGI of the substructures. Explains risks of the following substructure removal scenarios over CGI demonstrations. 3 min 30: TCP2 Unsuccessful water injection. 3 min 50: TCP2 Failure of the Tri-Cell. 4 min 15: Failure of the Upper Domes. 4 min 40: Risks related to TCP1 refloat. 4 min 53: Failure of the internal walls during break loose and upward movement. 5 min 20: Collision with neighbour platform. 5 min 45: Risks related to CDP1 refloat. 6 min 38: Delay in the installation of steel plates on CDP1. 7 min 12: Leakages in CDP1 when on bottom. 7 min 41: Leakages during CDP1's refloat. 7 min 51: Conclusions and recommendations for all he platforms. Gives percentage risk of failure and outlines the risks to the environment of leaving the substructure. 9 min 10: End credits. |
| Accruals | None expected |
| Access Status | Restricted |
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| Physical Description | DVD; requires suitable player. |