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Wellstream flexible pipe solutions

High adaptability & reliability for offshore & subsea projects

Flexible pipe
Risers, flowlines, fluid transfer lines and jumpers are critical to offshore oil and gas production systems. They are subject to extreme temperatures, pressures, physical stresses and corrosive materials yet must still ensure reliable connections and optimal product flow. As offshore and subsea developments move into deeper waters and more challenging environments, flexible pipe is highly versatile, in some circumstances it is the only suitable technology available.

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Our portfolio of Wellstream flexible pipe solutions draws on nearly 20 years of research and development, material science and installation experience in some of the harshest conditions the industry has to offer particularly in environments where water depth and seabed conditions impose unusual restrictions. Our products are robust, highly flexible and adaptable to unique project requirements, and offer proven reliability in highly corrosive conditions. The performance value of our Wellstream flexible pipe is further enhanced by GE Oil & Gas broad industry experience which ranges from high-pressure/high-temperature and extremely corrosive applications, to the deepest water drilling record, longest subsea tieback and complete systems design for some of the worlds most ambitious offshore and subsea projects.

The next generation of flexible pipe

Flexible pipe is highly versatile in meeting the demands of subsea and FPSO based production. In some circumstances, its the only suitable technology available. Wellstream products can be found in every major offshore production basin worldwide and are proven to withstand the harshest operating conditions and water depths well beyond 2,000 m. Our pipes are unbonded products made from multiple layers of helically applied metallic wires and extruded thermoplastics. Each layer is designed to meet specific project requirements, including, for example: High temperature High pressure High levels of CO2 and H2S in conveyed fluids Highly dynamic marine environments In dynamic applications, such as risers and export systems, we optimize designs to accommodate the motion of the production facility. In static environments, our flexible flowlines are ideal for connecting remote wellheads to riser bases and accommodating situations where there is uneven seabed topography or congested seabed architecture. Water depths to 3,000 m Appropriate service life Flow assurance

Varied offshore solutions

We design and manufacture a complete range of proven flexible pipe products for reliable offshore and subsea field development. Every product is customized to meet the specific requirements of each project. We uphold the highest ISO, API and GE quality standards, and employ proven techniques to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective delivery. Drawing on extensive experience in the industrys most challenging applications we design products for extreme high-temperature and pressure environments, ever-increasing water depth capabilities, and the most corrosive sour service. We are also continually pushing offshore boundaries with the development of lightweight carbon fiber solutions and integrity management systems. We have a portfolio of leading-edge technologies for polymer science, metallurgy, mathematical modeling and analysis. We also invest significant resources and apply our extensive in-field experience into research and development of advanced analytical modeling tools for material and product testing.

A proven portfolio
Risers dynamic lines suspended in the water column connecting production facilities to subsea infrastructure Flowlines static pipelines used to carry fluids on the seabed Fluid transfer lines typically large diameter pipelines connecting two structures which are often dynamic Jumpers - short lengths of pipe connecting two fixed structures either above or below water

Integrity management
With decades of experience in flexible pipe design, testing and manufacturing, we have accumulated extensive knowledge of application-specific material composition and lifecycle expectations across a wide range of offshore conditions and field types. This expertise helps us evaluate the integrity of flexible pipe that has been installed for many years. In partnership with MAPS Technology Ltd and RTL Materials Ltd, and supported by the vast monitoring and analysis resources of GE Oil & Gas, we deliver a detailed description of the service history, future performance and remaining service life of flexible pipeline structures. We use leading real-time data acquisition technologies and focus on practical issues that can affect the safety, efficiency and productivity of flexible risers and flowlines. We provide a comprehensive range of solutions that are well suited to both exible and rigid pipelines. Our monitoring systems can be integrated into new risers and flowlines during manufacture or retrofitted to existing infrastructure no matter who the original equipment manufacturer was. All of our systems are designed to operate throughout the life of a field and integrate into Wellstreams Failure Modes and Effects Analysis methodologies in order to provide guidance for predictive maintenance.

Installation excellence
Our pipe products are all manufactured to the highest standards. But that would be of little value without the same rigorous approach to installation, ensuring the highest levels of quality and reliability when it comes to deployment and most importantly connection to topside and subsea infrastructure. In keeping with our design philosophy, our installation solutions can also be tailored to suit each customers unique needs. We own a fleet of pipe-lay modules that can be easily accommodated on a wide variety of third-party vessels. We also have well established relationships with major offshore SURF installation contractors. These valuable installation resources enable innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet even the most demanding project challenges.

Key benefits
Reduced operational, safety and environmental risk Maximized asset life and production availability Minimized costs through predictive maintenance Extension of service life by preventing premature retirement of assets as a result of overly-conservative fatigue assessments Ability to retrofit inspection and monitoring systems to existing risers and flowlines without compromising integrity Possibility of re-using existing pipe at different locations

Solutions

that span the water column

Wellstream products, service & support

We take a comprehensive approach to flexible pipe solutions providing custom design and manufacturing as well as expert installation and integrity management services to ensure optimized safety, efficiency and productivity over the full life of the field. Our primary engineering design and manufacturing facilities are strategically located in Newcastle, UK, and Niteri, Brazil. These sites are supported by service teams in the US, France, Western Australia and Malaysia with additional support capabilities available through the extensive resources of the GE Oil & Gas network.

At a glance
GEs global Wellstream resources and capabilities include: 1,000 employees worldwide 2 major manufacturing facilities 7 dedicated regional support teams worldwide 570 nKm* annual production capacity 2,500 nKm manufactured and installed to date 2-19 inch internal diameter product range 2,140-m water depth capability 15,000-psi pressure capability *normalized production

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Australia Wellstream Australia Pty Ltd 66 St Georges Terrace, Level 1 Perth. Western Australia 6000 Tel: +61 8 9327 6888 Fax: +61 8 9327 6899 Brazil Wellstream do Brasil Indstria e Servios Ltda Av. Rio Branco 138-11 Andar, Rio de Janeiro RJ 20040-002 Brazil Tel: +55 (0)21 2107 6500 Fax: +55 (0)21 2107 6523 UK Wellstream Headquarters Wellstream International Ltd Wellstream House Wincomblee Road Walker Riverside Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 3PF UK Tel: +44 (0)191 295 9000 Fax: +44 (0)191 295 9001 US Wellstream International Ltd Westway One 11210 Equity Drive, Suite 350 Houston, TX 77041 USA Tel: +1 281 249 0900 Fax: +1 281 249 0906

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