ECUADOR - The Amistad development is located off the coast of Ecuador in the Gulf of Guayaquil, Block 3. Noble Energy has been producing this field with the AMISTAD A platform and a 12” pipeline back to shore.

Because of the water depth and short tie-back distance all subsea equipment is diver installed. Further, control is via a direct hydraulic system and each well will have its own designated flowline and umbilical.

The Scope of Work includes the following:
• Flow lines to Host - Design, Flow Assurance, Routing, Specifications;
• Control System & Umbilicals - Preliminary definition, and Specifications;
• Riser & I-Tubes - Design, Drawings & Specifications
• Topside Modifications - Definition & Specifications
• AFE - Detailed project cost estimate and development schedule;
• RFQs - Bid packages, bid solicitations, bid analysis & recommendations;
• Procurement - Monitoring of supply contracts, Inspection and FAT;
• Manuals - Start-up, Shut-down, and Operating;
• Installation - Offshore project & engineering support.

Challenge		Solution
- Subsea tiebacks in remote location; Avoid riser VIV		- Simplify design for minimal local support and bundle the risers