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SampleMinorProject1PowerPoint.pptxOil & Natural Gas Industry Underwater Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Solutions
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Agenda
Driving Forces
History of UXO At-sea
UXO Capabilities Offered
Phases of UXO Solutions
Mitigation
The Future
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Driving Forces
As Oil & Gas companies continue to explore deeper ocean resources in search of new drill sites, they will inevitably encounter more UXO hazards
Energy corporations in search of oil and gas (O&G) reserves must adhere to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) requirements:
Maintain 50’ right of way either side of center of UXO
Identify and declare all contacts and obstacles
Pipe-lay corridor must be approved by BOEM
BOEM directives affect shallow, deep, and ultra deep water O&G projects differently
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History of UXO At-sea
1920 – 1970 unregulated disposal in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/07/underwater-tick.html)
Geographically widespread (Bearden, 2007)
1800 – 1972: Conservatively, over 200M lbs. of ordnance dumped globally in oceans, lakes, rivers, etc.
Includes chemical ordnance
Military explosive dumping areas established but not necessarily used due to inaccurate navigation systems
Historical records poorly maintained
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History of UXO At-sea
In North Americas inland and coastal waters, according to known records, there are 79 dumpsites. Here are several off the east coast (source: www.uxoinfo.com):
Atlantic, NY-01 Sea Disposal (U.S.)Atlantic Ocean (U.S)NY
Atlantic, VA-01 Sea Disposal (U.S.)Atlantic Ocean (U.S)VA
Atlantic, NC-03 (Area Baker) Sea Disposal (U.S.)Atlantic Ocean (U.S)NC
Atlantic, NC-04 (Area B-1) Sea Disposal (U.S.)Atlantic Ocean (U.S)NC
Atlantic, FL-02 Sea Disposal (U.S.)Atlantic Ocean (U.S)FL
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Benefits to the Customer
Some drilling and exploration vessels are leased to Oil & Gas customers at a rate of $500K per day.
There is also the additional overhead costs of fuel, food & water supplies, subcontractors and employee salaries.
Any damage to pipelines or well heads could incur significant liability on the Oil & Gas company as was witnessed during the Deep-water Horizon disaster.
Essentially, any delay in operations at sea incurs significant expense.
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UXO Capabilities Offered
Historical munitions research for area of operation
Conduct comprehensive geological hazard surveys
Provide onsite support and ordnance expertise
Develop in-depth risk mitigation strategies
Ordnance & Chemical Warfare Agent Identification
Provide one on one training to ROV personnel
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Phases of UXO Solutions
Phase I – Desktop Study
Historical Research
In-depth records research
National Archives
FOIA request
Various services
Army Corp of Engineers
Provide refined ordnance research and analysis of historical data
At-sea munitions dumping practices
Ordnance type
Probable fuzing components
Safe/armed condition
Environmental effects
Initial risk assessment/risk mitigation recommendations
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Phases of UXO Solutions
Phase II – AUV Survey
Side scan sonar
Interpretation of Side Scan Sonar Data
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Phases of UXO Solutions
Phase III – ROV Survey
ROV
Photo / Video graphic Data
Pulse Induced Gradiometric Data
2 EOD specialists onboard to identify UXO and to work with ROV operators in a hazardous environment
Produce final technical report
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Phases of UXO Solutions
Phase IV – Mitigation
Avoidance
Preferred method
Easily accomplished in deep and ultra deep waters
Relocation
Second option
Specially equipped ROV will move UXO to a safe distance
Safe Disposal
Water jet technology
Recycle materials
Environmentally sound
Conducted remotely
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Mitigation Technology
High Pressure Abrasive Water jets are intrinsically safe
Physical process safety validated by both theoretical and empirical research
Approximately 2 million high-explosive munitions demilitarized without incident
Water jets are indiscriminate
Water jets cut steel, copper, aluminum, rock, and explosives without requiring process changes
Less damaging to environment than other alternatives
Special lasers are showing promise for underwater cutting applications and may soon be developed for UXO applications.
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The Future
This innovative method for mitigation of underwater UXO has applications well beyond the oil and gas industry.
Current research shows that these UXO are slowly degrading and leaching contaminants into the environment
The financial industry is pushing the installation of underwater fiber optic cables to provide faster connectivity to important financial transactions (Dan Joling, “Global warming opens up Arctic for undersea cable,” 2010)
The push for renewable energy has provided opportunity in offshore wind and solar farms, as well as, tidal and wave energy systems
UXO are not just a problem underwater, they are a problem on land as well.
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In Review
The driving forces of the underwater UXO problem
A brief history of underwater UXO
The services SAIC is capable of offering and why they’re needed
Details about the services and what sets us apart from the competition
Potential areas for future expansion
What We Need
Funding to hire four qualified EOD Technicians
Beginning travel budget of $35k
Support from Business Development
IR&D Budget of $75k to complete development of the underwater water jet
Questions
Paul Seely, SAIC EOD Specialist
757-383-3619
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References
Bearden, David M. (2007), U.S. Disposal of Chemical Weapons in the Ocean:
Background and Issues for Congress. http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL33432.pdf
Joling, Dan (2010, January 21). Global warming opens up Arctic for undersea cable.
USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/environment/2010-01-21-arctic-ice-undersea-cable_N.htm
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