DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2663-4619/117/133-137
Faig Valizadeh
Baku State University
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7526-1459
faig.valizada@gmail.com
Installation, Transportation to the Site, and Positioning of Hydro-Technical Structures in the Offshore Oil and Gas industry Using the Technical Capabilities of Modern Geodetic Measurement Technologies
Abstract
Modern geodetic measurement technologies, particularly satellite navigation (GNSS), laser scanning (LiDAR), drone technology, and high-precision total stations, play a crucial role in the offshore oil and gas industry. Through these technologies, the design, transportation, precise installation, and positioning of hydro-technical structures are carried out more efficiently and safely. These systems provide the ability to operate with high accuracy in the challenging and variable marine environment, reducing human dependency and enabling operations to be completed on time with minimal error.
During the installation phase, the coordinates of the structures are predetermined using geodetic measurements, allowing the equipment to be accurately directed to the site. In the transportation phase, the planning and tracking of movements are effectively managed through geodetic systems. At the site, real-time precision monitoring ensures that the structures are positioned in a stable and designated location.
Consequently, the application of modern geodetic technologies enhances the technical level of engineering operations at sea, reduces economic costs, and increases safety standards. Ongoing advancements in this field open the door to implementing more complex projects in the offshore oil and gas industry in the future.
Keywords: modern geodetic technologies, hydro-technical structures, offshore oil and gas industry, installation and positioning, GNSS and LiDAR, precise geodetic measurements, technical safety and efficiency