On October 31, Aibel and Aker BP celebrated the completion of the “Munin utility module ”, which is to continue its course from Aibel ’s shipyard in Laem Chabang, Thailand, bound for Haugesund, Norway. This development is a solid step in the execution of Yggdrasil’s integrated plan, an initiative that seeks to set new standards in offshore production.
Preparations for the Munin public services module
The module began construction just a year ago, weighing 2,900 tonnes, and has been completed in record time. Aker BP Munin project manager Håkon Helgå stressed: “ This was a project that took years of planning. Seeing the utility module ready to set sail is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. ”.
[post_relacionado]The Munin project is part of a total investment of 7 billion Norwegian kroner (630 thousand US dollars) that is generating employment for around 2,000 people in locations such as Asker, Haugesund, Singapore and Thailand. The final structure will weigh 8,000 tons and will be assembled at Aibel ‘s North Sea Hall plant in Haugesund.
This project stands out as an unmanned production platform , designed without helicopter decks, accommodation or lifeboats. Instead, operations will be carried out via remote control, and access will be managed by support vessels. Erling Landsværk, Munin project manager at Aibel, explained: “ Our priority has been to ensure safety through innovative design, optimising systems and reducing the need for manual maintenance .”
The Munin project is part of a broader collaboration with Aker BP and its partners Equinor and Orlen Upstream Norway . Yggdrasil sets a standard with the use of remote technology and data-driven platforms to improve operational efficiency and minimise environmental impact.
Special preparations in Haugesund
The Munin utility module is just one part of a series of components that will be shipped from Thailand to Norway. In September, assembly of the Munin topside began in Haugesund with the arrival of process sections. Landsværk commented: “ Work is progressing according to plan, and we are looking forward to receiving the next shipment which will include almost 500 additional tonnes of structural sections .”
Yggdrasil Project Manager Peter Kupka welcomed the progress made: “I have witnessed the hard work from the first steel cut in Thailand until today. It is exciting to see how the entire international team is collaborating to make this project a reality. ”.
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