Project Detail
The construction of the Alborz semi-submersible drilling platform was spearheaded by the Sadra Consortium, with engineering consultancy provided by Sweden’s GVA Consultants AB and The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) serving as the client. Led by Sadra’s experts and engineers, the project aimed to maximize domestic manufacturing capabilities while leveraging international expertise. Designed to drill depths of up to 1000 meters in water and 6000 meters into the seabed, withstanding waves as high as 21 meters, the platform stands as a testament to successful collaboration. Beginning in the first half of 2010 with a $370 million budget, the project encompassed the construction of the Alborz platform, three multi-purpose anchor support vessels (Caspians 1, 2, and 3), and an oil operation support base, reflecting a commitment to energy sector self-sufficiency.
Following rigorous construction, the Alborz platform and Caspian tugboats received certification from the DNV Classification Institute, affirming compliance with international standards and the success of the collaboration between Sadra and GVA.
Challenges
Given the project’s location, technological requirements, and communication barriers, the main challenges during the implementation of the system were:
- International Collaboration with Diverse Engineering Practices: Integrating the expertise of Swedish consultants with the local engineering companies posed significant challenges due to differences in engineering practices, standards, and communication styles.
- Weak IT Infrastructure: The existing IT infrastructure was insufficient to support the advanced requirements of a modern Document Management System, resulting in slow data transfer and frequent downtime.
- Geographically Dispersed Engineering Offices: Coordinating efforts among multiple engineering offices spread across the country and offshore locations was complex, with issues related to document version control, access, and timely updates.
Solutions
The implementation of PiNOR EDMS addressed the critical challenges faced in the Alborz semi-submersible drilling unit project. The system’s robust features facilitated better collaboration between international and local experts, strengthened IT infrastructure, and ensured seamless coordination among dispersed teams.
- Standardized engineering practices: PiNOR EDMS facilitated seamless communication and collaboration through a unified platform that supported multiple languages and provided standardized templates and processes. This ensured all parties were aligned and could easily share and access critical documents and information.
- Strengthened IT infrastructure: Supporting by local IT and Telecom suppliers, Rhyton upgraded the IT infrastructure by implementing robust servers and high-speed internet connections, ensuring reliable access to EDMS. Additionally, Server-level integration was utilized to enhance data accessibility and storage capabilities.
- Single source of truth: Rhyton centralized document management system ensured that all engineering offices, construction and fabrication parties, regardless of location, had real-time access to the latest documents and revisions. This significantly improved coordination and reduced the risk of errors due to outdated information.