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Crondall Energy is an industry leading expert in the electrification of offshore assets globally, leveraging our expertise in power transmission from both renewable and hydrocarbon industries. Our Electrification Team encompasses a multi-disciplinary approach, delivering subject matter expertise to clients looking to drive down emissions.
Offshore microgrids are an attractive electrification option for offshore assets, as they offer a competitive alternative to typical power-from-shore solutions. With Crondall Energy studying systems from KW to GW scale.
Hybrid battery, wind, and generator systems are an attractive concept for microgrid options as they are proven to reduce voltage variations, improve system stability, and enhance system efficiency. Using innovative solutions to optimise fuel consumption and analyse emissions reduction, Crondall Energy has developed a reliable and robust microgrid sizing methodology, which can be tailored to the client’s operational needs whilst simulating the performance and production from various renewable & hydrocarbon energy sources.
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This includes utilisation of propriety tools such as ZETA – Zero Emissions Tracking and Assessment, which estimates GHG throughout the project lifecycle; and RenSys – our Renewable System Optimisation Tool, which analyses the performance of microgrid concepts against the assets’ energy consumption; and IMR – Inspection Maintenance and Repair tool, which estimates through life OPEX expenditure.
Grid connection solutions offer efficient and reliable transmission of power to or from shore. As the hydrocarbon industry pursues emissions reduction targets, a connection to shore can provide a means of reliably electrifying an asset or providing an export route of excess wind generation (in microgrid scenarios).
Our delivery in Connection-to-Shore Studies utilise a multi-stage holistic approach that considers all aspects of electrification, which have been implemented on; greenfield, brownfield, and redeployment facilities. This includes the replacement of waste heat recovery, installation methodologies, CAPEX optimisation, impact on availability, OPEX implications, substation layout, cable design, cable routing, structural design impact, and expands to defining the required onshore and offshore modifications and infrastructure to a pre-FEED level of maturity.
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Demonstrated by our partnerships with Orcadian Consortium and current North Sea Operators, Crondall Energy has delivered multiple electrification studies for both brownfield and greenfield sites. This includes heat integration, power-from-shore studies, as well as providing a new approach to electrification via production of microgrid concept studies.
Some highlights include:
1. Innovation Design and Engineering: Crondall Energy specialise in the production and development of innovative concept designs and early-stage engineering of the essential elements associated with electrification solutions.
2. State-of-the-art: Utilising state-of-the-art technology and with ongoing support from our industry partners such as Siemens Energy & Enertechnos , Crondall Energy deliver tailored, efficient, and reliable solutions for all your electrification needs.
3. Technical Feasibility and Assessment: Our comprehensive studies ensure delivery of the optimal design for our clients and provide essential insights to developers and investors. This includes but not limited to: Concept screening, site selection, FLOW and energy storage sizing, end-to-end power system analysis, energy profiling, specification of equipment, substation design and layout, subsea cable design analysis and routing, asset modifications, lifecycle emissions, and economic viability.
4. Risk Mitigation Strategies and Opportunities: Crondall Energy identifies and mitigates risks, and highlights opportunities associated with the integration of microgrids or connection to onshore electricity network, contributing to successful project execution.
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Crondall Energy are determined to continue playing a pivotable role in electrification of hydrocarbon assets to meet emissions reduction targets.
We offer a comprehensive suite of services to support your electrification projects:
Key Services:
I Electrical Engineering
Technical consultancy with expertise in system design & analysis, equipment and subsea cable sizing and specification, substation design, and Owners Engineer service.
I Grid Integration
Grid applications and assessment of onshore integration requirements (substation, location, and construction).
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I Static & Dynamic Cable Analysis
Analysing the fatigue impact to cables.
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I Risk Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of supply chain, installation and operation risks.
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I Process Engineering
Process heat integration assessment of legacy hydrocarbon facilities to enable electrification. Including design and use of heat pumps to convert low grade to high grade heat.
I Naval Architecture
Specialising in floating substructure design for all aspects of the offshore industry; floating offshore wind (FLOW), Floating Substations (FLOSS), and floating hydrocarbon production.
I Economic Assessment
Comprehensive OPEX and EPCIC CAPEX estimation reports.
I Project Management
Schedule and cost benchmarking, capital and operational expenditure analysis, and schedule analysis.