Fire and gas system renewed with zero downtime

CASE STUDY · OFFSHORE OIL AND GAS

Fire and gas system renewed with zero downtime

The server and network infrastructure behind the fire and gas system on a producing offshore platform was renewed while the platform stayed in full operation.

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1The challenge

Ageing servers, operator stations, screens and firewalls in the platform’s fire and gas safety system had to be replaced to keep the system supportable and cyber-secure. The change-over had to happen without stopping production and without weakening the safety function at any point.

2Our solution

  • New host-based, fully virtualised server infrastructure with eight thin-client operator stations
  • New network structure and firewalls designed for today’s security requirements
  • Engineering, integration and commissioning of the final two fire and gas nodes
  • Network monitoring integrated in the operator HMI, alongside the fire and gas functions

3The result

  • Change-over completed in full platform operation, with zero downtime
  • A modern, cyber-secure architecture and a significant security uplift for the operator
  • Completes a node-by-node hardware renewal across all equipment rooms on the platform
  • Continues a long-term renewal programme where Origo is the operator’s fire and gas partner

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