The tests being carried out by Norwegian research institute Sintef are another nail-biter for the Canadian operator, adding to a litany of technical problems, delays and massive cost overruns, as well as possible litigation from partners, that threaten to torpedo the field’s mobile production unit.
“Sintef is carrying out a test of the firewalls between the process deck and the platform’s hull at its Trondheim laboratory as part of our examination of the platform.
