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January 2015 Tube Products International 21
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DeepFlex selected for field development
supply project
DeepFlex has announced that
RPSEA has awarded Phase 3 of its
‘Qualification of Flexible Fiber-
Reinforced Pipe for 10,000-Foot Water
Depths’ project. Phase 3 of the project
– field development supply – includes
field-specific engineering, fabrication,
delivery, deployment and operations of
the actual deepwater riser system as
a verification of the composite fibre
reinforcement technology.
The riser system is scheduled to be
delivered and ready for installation in
September 2016. The main maximum
capability requirements are 10,000ft
water depth, 7" ID, 120°C temperature,
sour service, and a 25-year design
life. Its design and manufacturing will
be conducted in accordance with API
17J, API 17B, DNV OS-C501 and DNV
RP-A203. Prototype development,
testing and riser manufacturing will be
performed at DeepFlex’s Pensacola
Plant, which is currently under
construction.
This riser system is a challenging
application of composite fibre materials
in subsea risers and pipelines. The
benefits of the composite technology
– light weight and corrosion resistance
– are key enablers for future ultra-
deepwater fields, and offer value for
challenging subsea field developments
worldwide.
The award is a major milestone for
DeepFlex and is a result of years of work
and perseverance in developing new
technology in the subsea oil and gas
production industry.
“We are extremely honoured that RPSEA
selected our project,” said Felipe
Lamego, DeepFlex president and CEO.
“This is the ultimate demonstration of our
capabilities in research, development,
engineering and qualification of high
technology flexible pipe solutions for
harsh and challenging environments.
The award of Phase 3 is a key step in
technology development and also a
cornerstone of success of DeepFlex’s
plant in Pensacola, Florida, further
stimulating future growth of the region.”
Headquartered in Houston, Texas,
USA, with sales and engineering
facilities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
DeepFlex develops, designs and
manufactures premium, all-composite
and hybrid unbonded flexible pipe
used in the global subsea oil and gas
production environment.
DeepFlex, Inc – USA
RPSEA – USA