Upon discovery of the offshore Pluto Gas Field in 2005, operator Woodside Energy Ltd engaged Atteris to ass
As part of the concept definition phase of work, Atteris conducted pipeline installation analyses using Orcaflex to identify potential installation issues. A number of models with varied water depths and pipe properties were analysed for the reference case mechanical design to assess the static utilisations for representative locations along the length of the trunkline. Given the criticality of the lower sagbend, dynamic analysis was also performed.
Outcomes from the investigation included the below:
