Question 1

The challenge

Accepted Answer

An offshore exploration and production operator relied on a chiller system to support the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system that kept its platform cool. When a portion of that chiller system was lost, the operator contacted Aggreko to request a replacement as soon as possible.

The operator had previously engaged Aggreko on chiller projects for the same platform and was familiar with the equipment and requirements involved. The chillers had no certified lifting apparatus, which meant that moving a unit of this size onto the platform required additional planning beyond securing the equipment itself.

Question 2

The solution

Accepted Answer

Aggreko provided a turnkey solution that covered every stage of the project, from sourcing the chiller to commissioning it on the platform. The customer supplied the proposals, specifications, and lifting certifications from the earlier projects, which eliminated the need to size the system again. Aggreko's local and national teams moved directly to securing a matching chiller.

The customer placed the request on a Wednesday, and Aggreko committed to having a unit ready by Friday. The team met that commitment, and the chiller was ready Friday afternoon. It was delivered to the dock Saturday morning and arrived on the platform on Sunday. Technicians were dispatched Monday morning to install and commission the equipment.

Aggreko also coordinated with other vendors to address the lifting requirement. The group provided a lifting basket, rigging, slings, and spreader bars suited to the size of the chiller, allowing it to be moved offshore safely. The customer managed a portion of the lifting preparation, and the project was completed through close collaboration among all of the parties involved.

Question 3

The impact

Accepted Answer

By Monday afternoon, the chiller was fully operational, and temperatures in the platform's buildings were declining steadily. From the customer's initial request to a working system, the project took five days, including delivery to the dock, the offshore lift, installation, and commissioning.

The rental carried a 28-day minimum, which aligned with the three-to-four-week project the customer anticipated and accommodated travel, decommissioning, and commissioning time. If the chiller system required additional repairs, the rental could be extended, allowing the customer to complete that work while the chiller remained on site.

Aggreko's prior support of the platform contributed to the speed with which the project moved from request to delivery. For operators in need of fast, dependable energy and temperature solutions offshore, this project demonstrated the value of a trusted partner and a turnkey approach.

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Five-day chiller deployment restores cooling to an offshore platform

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