Electrification of offshore platforms using Static Frequency Converters - Concept analysis for the Norwegian grid
The global push for decarbonization is reshaping the energy landscape, necessitating a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of the oil and gas (O&G) industry. Traditionally dependent on on-site fossil fuel power generation, such as diesel generators and gas turbine generators (GTG), offshore platforms are increasingly looking towards Power from Shore (PfS) electrification as a robust mitigation strategy. However, implementing these solutions on the