onshoretilat

Onshore tilat, or onshore facilities, are structures and installations located on land that support the operation, processing, storage, and distribution of materials and energy produced offshore or transported via pipelines. They are contrasted with offshore facilities situated at sea. In the energy sector, onshore tilat may include processing plants, metering stations, separation facilities, storage tanks, compressor or pumping stations, substations and switchyards, as well as administrative buildings, workshops, and logistics hubs. In oil and gas projects, they receive production from offshore wells through subsea pipelines and handle export, processing, and transfer to further transportation networks. In the electricity sector, onshore tilat host grid connection points, transformers, switchyards, and other equipment critical for integrating generation with the transmission system.

Functions commonly carried out at onshore tilat include processing and treatment of fluids, gas processing and compression, storage and handling of liquids and fuels, metering and quality control, safety and emergency response facilities, and support services such as maintenance, warehousing, and personnel facilities. They serve as logistical and operational hubs that connect offshore installations or remote energy production with national or regional grids and distribution networks.

Design and siting considerations emphasize safety, environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Proximity to communities, access for operations and maintenance, land use planning, and connection to energy transport networks are important. Life-cycle management covers planning, construction, operation, maintenance, and eventual decommissioning, aligned with broader asset lifecycle and economic feasibility.

See also: offshore facilities, onshore pipelines, energy infrastructure, substations, grid connection points.