SURF Project Portfolio
Subsea, Umbilicals, Risers & Flowlines
Comprehensive Transportation, Installation & Pre-commissioning Solutions
Delivering Complex Subsea Infrastructure Across Nigeria’s Offshore Fields
SURF Project Experience
Marine Platforms Limited (MPL) has established an exceptional track record in SURF (Subsea, Umbilicals,
Risers, and Flowlines) projects, delivering comprehensive engineering, procurement, construction, and
installation services across diverse water depths from shallow water to ultra-deepwater environments. Our
portfolio spans over 15 years of successful project execution across Nigeria’s premier offshore fields.
SURF Services Overview
MPL delivers complete SURF solutions encompassing the entire project lifecycle from initial engineering through final commissioning. Our integrated approach combines deep technical expertise, proven methodologies, and advanced engineering capabilities to deliver reliable, cost-effective subsea infrastructure solutions.
Core SURF Capabilities
- Flexible risers & flowlines installation
- Rigid pipeline systems
- Umbilical installation & termination
- Power cable installation
- Subsea manifold deployment
- Mid-water arch structures
- Subsea tie-in operations
- FPSO hook-up & commissioning
Engineering Services
- Installation engineering & analysis
- Deck planning & equipment layout
- Sea-fastening & structural design
- Loadout & transportation engineering
- Pull-in analysis & procedures
- Deployment analysis & simulations
- Mobilization & demobilization planning
- Pre-commissioning engineering
Recent SURF Projects
First E&P MADU SURF TIP (2023)
Project Overview
Field: Anyala-Madu | Water Depth: 25m – 55m | Status: Completed 2023
Water Discharge Flexible Riser
8" Diameter
1.2km Length
- Transportation & installation from FPSO hang-off
- Rigid tie-in point connection
- Flexible installation analysis & procedures
- Pre-commissioning services
MADP1 SSIV Manifold Installation
Subsea Isolation Valve
25-55m WD
- SSIV manifold deployment
- Deployment analysis & procedures
- Installation aids design
- Structural grillages engineering
MADU Umbilical Recovery & Relay
23.3km Total Length
700m Damaged Section
- Locate & recover damaged umbilical section
- Re-lay new umbilical segment
- J-tube pull-in to TUTU platform
- Scuba diving operations
- Umbilical testing & termination
- Pull-in analysis & procedures
Anyala-Madu SURF TIP (2020
A comprehensive SURF project involving the transportation, installation, and pre-commissioning of complete subsea infrastructure including mid-water arch, risers, flexibles, umbilicals, and power cables.
Project Scope
Field: Anyala-Madu | Water Depth: 25m – 55m | Status: Completed 2020
CPI Transport: Loadout & transportation of Client Provided Items from Europe to Nigeria
Mid-Water Arch (MWA)
Complete with 4 anchor piles installation
Rigid Riser Assemblies
2 complete RRA systems installed
4" Dynamic Riser
160 meters length flexible system
6" Injection Risers
427m oil & gas injection dynamic risers
10" Systems
1.434km oil & gas injection risers & flowlines
12" Oil Systems
1.286km dynamic risers & static flowlines
Power Cables
23.563km umbilical power cables
SSIV Umbilical
189m subsea isolation valve umbilical
Deep Water SURF Projects
Comprehensive shallow water SURF project involving multiple flexible riser and flowline systems connecting various jacket platforms to gas gathering facilities.
Project Overview
Field: Meji | Water Depth: 5.6m – 10.5m | Status: Completed 2019
Scope: Design, fabrication, transportation, installation & pre-commissioning of flexible pipe systems
Flexible Riser Systems
4" & 6" Diameter
6.12km Total
- 4" Meji Jkt-20 to Meji GGCP - 1.62km
- 4" Meji Jkt-03 to Meji Jkt-13 - 1.64km
- 4" Meji Jkt-02 to Meji Jkt-22 - 0.82km
- 6" Meji Jkt-20 to Meji RP - 2.04km
Engineering & Fabrication
Subsea Isolation Valve
25-55m WD
- Subsea clamps design & fabrication
- Hang-off clamps with anodes
- Uraducts installation
- Concrete mattresses deployment
- Loadout & transportation from Europe
- Pre-commissioning of all flexibles
Meji Flexible Pipes TIP (2018-2019)
Agbami Water Injection Flexible (2018-2019)
Water Injection Flowline
Agbami Field
1,500m WD
Dec 2018 - Jan 2019
- Loadout, transportation & installation
- Pre-commissioning services
- Sea-fastening engineering
- Construction vessel selection & studies
- Ultra-deepwater installation
Technical Highlights
- 1,500m water depth operations
- Flexible flowline installation
- Deepwater installation methodology
- Specialized vessel requirements
- Complex pre-commissioning procedures
Agbami Phase 3 SURF TIP (2015-2016)
Project Overview
Field: Agbami | Water Depth: 1,500m | Duration: 2015-2016 | Status: Completed
CPI Transport: Multiple shipments from Europe and Asia to Nigeria
Production Flowline
4 x 8″ flexible flowlines – 2.92km total
Water Injection
1 x 8″ WI flowline – 1.40km
Gas Injection
1 x 6″ GI flowline – 1.30km
Jumpers
8 x 6″ jumpers – 680m total
Flying Leads
Umbilical System
OD 178mm – 2.88km total length
Manifold IUTA
6 infield umbilical termination assemblies
Manifolds
2 production + 1 temporary manifold
Suction Piles
Support Structures
2 temporary parking frames
Mid-Water & Complex SURF Projects
Oyo Phase 1 Expansion (2014-2015)
Project Overview
Field: Oyo | Water Depth: 200m – 500m | Duration: 2014-2015 | Status: Completed
Survey & Recovery Operations
Phase 1
200-500m WD
- Complete GVI survey of subsea assets
- X-Trees, flowlines, umbilicals inspection
- Flying leads assessment
- Wet parking stands installation & recovery
- Subsea equipment disconnection
- Control systems disconnection from trees
Installation & Commissioning
Phase 2
New Infrastructure
- X-Trees recovery & re-installation
- Flying leads (EFLs & HFL) recovery & reinstall
- New flowlines installation
- Umbilical recovery & re-installation
- Mattress crossing installation
- Pre-commissioning of flowlines & umbilicals
- FPSO commissioning support
ABO Phase 3 SURF TIP (2013-2015)
Multi-year deepwater SURF project involving comprehensive subsea infrastructure installation, tie-ins, and commissioning support for the ABO field development.
Project Overview
Field: ABO | Water Depth: 1,400m | Duration: 2013-2015 | Status: Completed
CPI Transport: Loadout & transportation from Europe to Nigeria
Subsea Structures Installation
1,400m WD
2013-2015
- 1 Subsea Distribution Unit (SDU)
- 1 Wet parking stand
- 1 PLEM with suction pile
- X-Trees installation
- Equipment disconnection operations
- Flowline disconnection & relaying
Flexibles & Umbilicals
5.175km Flowlines
2.235km Umbilical
- 6" flexible flowlines - 5.175km total
- Static in-field umbilical - 2.235km
- Flying leads - 6 HFLs & 8 EFLs
- Tie-ins of all flexible systems
- Pigging loop disconnection & reconnection
- Pre-commissioning services
- FPSO commissioning support
Historical SURF Achievement
Oyo FPSO SURF Hook-up (2009)
Early demonstration of MPL’s SURF capabilities, establishing the foundation for our extensive portfolio in subsea infrastructure.
Project Overview
Field: Oyo | Water Depth: 200m – 500m | Year: 2009 | Status: Completed
Riser Recovery & Hook-up
- Production riser recovery
- Gas lift risers recovery
- Gas injection risers recovery
- Transfer to FPSO winch for hook-up
- Integration with FPSO systems
- Control systems disconnection from trees
Flowline & Control Systems
- Gas lift flowlines recovery & connection
- Gas Lift Termination Assembly (GLTA)
- HFLs repositioning & installation
- EFL installation between XMT and infield
- Infield Umbilical Termination Assembly (IUTA)
SURF Project Timeline
8" flexible riser, SSIV manifold, 23.3km
umbilical recovery & re-lay with J-tube
pull-in and termination.
Anyala-Madu | 25-55m WD
Complete mid-water arch, 2 RRAs, multiple
flexible systems (4"-12"), 23.563km power
cables, and SSIV umbilical with full
commissioning.
Anyala-Madu | 25-55m WD
Design, fabrication, and installation of
6.12km flexible riser systems connecting
multiple jacket platforms
Meji Field | 5.6-10.5m WD
Ultra-deepwater water injection flexible
flowline installation with comprehensive
pre-commissioning.
Agbami | 1,500m WD
Major deepwater project with 5.42km
flexibles, 2.88km umbilical, 6 manifold
IUTAs, 2 production manifolds, and
complete subsea structures.
Agbami | 1,500m W
Complete GVI survey, X-Trees recovery &
reinstallation, new flowlines, umbilical
systems, and FPSO commissioning
support.
Oyo Field | 200-500m WD
Deepwater subsea structures, 5.175km
flexible flowlines, 2.235km umbilical, flying
leads, and comprehensive commissioning.
ABO Field | 1,400m WD
Multiple riser recovery operations, gas lift
systems, flying leads installation, and
termination assemblies.
Oyo Field | 200-500m WD
Project Impact & Achievements
Over 15 years of SURF project execution, MPL has established an exceptional track record of delivering complex subsea infrastructure on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. Our comprehensive portfolio demonstrates our technical versatility, engineering excellence, and operational proficiency across diverse field conditions and project requirements.
Cumulative SURF Achievements
Operational Excellence
Safety & Quality
- Zero Lost Time Incidents record
- Comprehensive HSE management
- Quality assurance & control systems
- International standards compliance
- Certified welding & testing procedures
Technical Innovation
- Advanced installation methodologies
- Custom tooling & equipment design
- Innovative structural solutions
- Optimized pre-commissioning procedures
- Scuba diving & ROV integration
Client Value Delivery
Our SURF projects consistently deliver exceptional value through optimized engineering, efficient execution, and comprehensive commissioning support that enables clients to achieve first oil/gas on schedule and commence production without delays.
Proven Track Record
MPL’s SURF portfolio demonstrates our ability to deliver complex subsea infrastructure across all water depths, from shallow water platforms to ultra-deepwater developments. Our integrated approach combining engineering excellence, operational expertise, and project management proficiency ensures successful project outcomes that meet or exceed client expectations.