Sustainable Energy Future

Energy efficiency achieved through collaborative optimization

Through collaboration and targeted system adjustments, Noble is advancing more efficient offshore operations.

Noble partnered with a customer to help advance fuel efficiency on offshore assets through a combination of practical upgrades and targeted system optimization. The work began with the transition from traditional lighting to high-efficiency LED fixtures, delivering immediate power reductions and establishing a verified baseline for further improvements. Beyond fuel savings, these improvements contribute to shorter operational durations and reduced emissions per well.

The optimization delivered a total fuel reduction of

5.7%

lowering operating costs and emissions across the asset.

The team then reviewed the Power Management Systems (PMS) and found that they were configured for floating units, which require higher spinning reserve and rapid response logic. Because jackup rigs are fixed to the seabed, these conservative settings were not necessary. By recalibrating the PMS logic to better reflect the rig’s stationary operating profile, the team identified a significant opportunity to reduce energy demand.

All adjustments were implemented through Noble’s Management of Change process, with careful monitoring of system stability and real-time performance. 

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