JCE has successfully designed, manufactured, and commissioned a fully ATEX and IECEx certified temporary battery power system to support critical subsea cable monitoring operations at the Okha offshore facility in Western Australia.
Delivered in collaboration with Viper Innovations Ltd, the solution ensured uninterrupted monitoring during a 75 day period when the primary support vessel and its power supply was unavailable due to scheduled maintenance.
Engineered specifically for hazardous offshore environments, the autonomous 48Vdc battery system was designed to operate continuously without recharge while withstanding harsh marine conditions, including high winds, salt spray, and heavy rainfall. Its compact, plug-and-play design enabled rapid deployment within a tight installation window on a floating production structure with restricted space.
The system combined Viper Innovations’ continuous insulation monitoring and early fault detection solution with their self-healing cable technology, V-LIFE, to reduce failure risk and strengthen asset integrity throughout the maintenance period. Despite significant logistical challenges, including remote offshore access and a limited 5–7 day installation window, JCE successfully delivered and commissioned the system on schedule.
The project delivered key operational benefits:
Continuous subsea cable integrity monitoring maintained
Risk of insulation degradation significantly reduced
Fully autonomous operation with no reliance on external power
In Case You Missed it:
Successful installation within tight offshore time constraints
JCE’s performance was recognised by project stakeholders, including Viper Innovations Ltd and Woodside Energy, highlighting the company’s commitment to delivering high quality engineered solutions under demanding conditions.
This project reinforces JCE’s capability to deliver reliable, hazardous area power solutions for complex offshore applications, ensuring operational continuity even in the most challenging environments.
