MS200 selected for major insulation scope on Ruya project offshore platforms

The project aims to boost output from Qatar's largest oilfield by developing new platforms, pipelines, and infrastructure to reach a production plateau of 300 000 bpd. As part of the scope, AIS was selected to protect offshore platforms and critical infrastructure components across the field. This includes the BJ platform, which will play a pivotal role by processing oil, gas, and utilities from the BH platform, which gathers production from nine new wellhead platforms installed under the Ruya scope.

The BJ platform will handle oil, gas, and utility processing from the BH platform, which itself gathers production from nine new wellhead platforms installed under the Ruya scope. It will also process flare gas received from BH before transferring it to the BK flare system.

With four main decks, plus a lower drain and mezzanine deck, the BJ topside will house a wide range of critical equipment. This includes dual-fuel turbo generators, gas turbo compressors, heaters, coolers, a triethylene glycol (TEG) regeneration package, phase separators, and export pumps. Utilities such as an overhead crane, HVAC, and both open and closed drain systems are also incorporated into the design.

To meet the stringent thermal and structural performance demands of this offshore environment, AIS has been selected to supply its ContraFlame® MS200 lightweight insulation panel system for the platform’s underdecks. Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is building the BJ platform at their Ulsan yard in South Korea, with all AIS-supplied materials scheduled for delivery by May 2026. A minimum of two AIS supervisors will oversee the installation process.

A key factor in the selection of the ContraFlame MS200 system was weight savings. Compared to a traditional belly pan solution, the MS200 system reduces weight by an impressive 488 tonnes across the 4300 m2 of insulation required. Just as important, the system meets the project’s thermal insulation target of 0.25 W/m2 °C with a panel thickness of 120 mm.

Structural resilience was also a deciding factor. The insulation system must withstand wave and wind slam pressures of up to 3 bar. AIS addressed this requirement by commissioning independent third-party finite element analysis (FEA) studies. This confirmed that our ContraFlame® MS200 system has the ability to perform under extreme offshore conditions.

With a design life of 25 years, the BJ platform requires materials and equipment that withstand continuous operation in harsh marine and corrosive environments. AIS’ MS200 solution not only meets these requirements but also offers long-term advantages in terms of reliability and reduced maintenance. This balance of performance and practicality made it the clear choice for HHI on this landmark project.

ContraFlame MS200 is a lightweight, close cell, solid thermal insulation foam and GRP or epoxy laminate system designed to protect, thermally insulate, and provide A-rated fire protection while reducing the risk of corrosion under insulation.

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