Lufeng 13-2
Two Retrobuoy systems for a fixed platform in the South China Sea
Deepwater installs a retrofit cathodic protection system for a fixed platform in the South China Sea.
The Lufeng (LF) 13-2 WHP is a fixed-production platform owned and operated by the Chinese National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC). The 4-leg structure is located in the South China Sea in approximately 430 ft. [132 m] of seawater and was installed in 2005. A galvanic cathodic protection (CP) system was installed at the time of construction and was designed to last 10 years. Less than 3 years into the service life of the platform, it was discovered that several contributing factors had resulted in a shortened system lifespan which was predicted to be closer to 5 years. Deepwater Corrosion Services, Inc. (DCSI) has been contracted to design, supply and supervise the installation of an Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) retrofit system for the LF 13-2.
