Energo examined the structural reliability of a set of approximately 15 GOM platforms of different configurations, water depths and locations. This set was meant to represent a typical cross section of the GOM fleet of fixed platforms. The resulting platform reliabilities were compared based upon metocean criteria used - RP2A or 2INT-MET and by region. The results will allow MMS to better understand the impact of the new API criteria on expected platform performance according to design approach used and location in the GOM. Energo also interfaced with the API SC2 committee for input and guidance.
Tasks established were:
Develop Technical Approach
Select Regions, Water Depths and Platforms for Study
Reliability Analysis
Comparative Reliability
Interface with API SC2