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In this collaborative effort, field data from four deepwater steel catenary risers (SCR) and one lazy-wave riser were used to provide a measurement-based foundation for riser modelling.

Mark Sørheim, HydraWell, Norway, examines plugging offshore wells without the support of a drilling rig as a cost-saving solution.

The XtremeGrip liner hangers have been installed to a depth of 30 924 ft in the Gulf of Mexico Hess-operated Stampede deepwater development, setting a record depth for the XtremeGrip system.

The fabrication yard delivered to the aggressive schedule and fabricated the 4000 t, 4-deck topsides in less than 12 months with no follow-on work.

Trintes is currently producing over 1000 bpd through artificial lift including ESP (electrical submersible pumps) and PCP (progressive cavity pumps) technology.

On 2 September the Visund Nord IOR (improved oil recovery) project came on stream, two months ahead of schedule. The project has further been delivered with no serious HSE incidents and well below budget.

Keith Myers, Westwood insight, explains how the latest Guyana discovery opens the way to a new 10 billion bbl oil province and transformation for one of South America’s smallest countries.

ExPert is a technology derived from the medical profession that allows for the internal inspection of Ex equipment without opening the units or shutting down the electrical systems.

The companies have secured a deal with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) for the provision of project management consultancy services across four gas projects in the Niger Delta region, with work already in hand.

The J2 Subsea 4 Port Tool Changer enables ROVs to connect with tools subsea with zero leakages.