Alison Sheppard, Commercial Development Director, Exmar Offshore
As floating production facilities mature, cumulative weight growth can limit future expansion opportunities despite original design allowances. This presentation examines the engineering evaluation undertaken to increase available deck capacity on the US offshore Delta House facility after years of tiebacks, processing upgrades, and operational modifications. Attendees will gain insight into the assessment of multiple weight recovery strategies, including mooring chain removal, deeper draft operation, deck grating replacement, and pencil column installation. The presentation will discuss the technical feasibility, design considerations, and trade-offs associated with each approach. It will provide operators with practical guidance for extending facility capability and enabling future brownfield developments.