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The consideration of protecting the PDM from large shock load and erratic torque swings (at times coupled to the shock load, at other times coupled to the bit/lithology cutting interaction) is too often overlooked. Tomax AS has proven time and again to be beneficial in reaching section TD with better ROP and protection of the PDM. What better environment to demonstrate those measurable benefits than drilling offshore while accounting for heave. #torqueregulation #smoothisfast #tomaxcanhelp

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Servka's leadership and technical representatives were invited to the #subseatieback forum and exhibition held Feb 27 - 29, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas, at Henry B. González Convention Center. This event culminated in an active engagement of Servka's managing director, Kadima Agostinho, PMP, MBA, with members of SUT (Society of Underwater Technology), of which he is a member, and his vivid participation in lessons learned sharing by #exxonmobil , #chevron , and #petrobras. Kady navigated through the following topics, some of which centered on projects that he was personally involved in as part of his subsea experience: AB15 Redevelopment Project - Infield Tieback Challenges in a Mature Field, by Darren Flowers – ExxonMobil He shared the challenges and lessons learned from the in-field program in a mature subsea field in Angola Block 15, including the Kizomba FPSOs. The discussion focused on controls obsolescence issues, considerations between using original equipment and tooling versus the latest/standard vendor offerings, blending original and current project specifications, and modification of existing equipment to meet new project requirements. Water-Alternating-Gas (WAG) Flowlines - Evolution and Maturation, presented by Rafaello Perotto and Lilia Bukahi - Petrobras The panel discussed the effective application of the WAG method in the Santos Basin pre-salt fields, consisting of alternated water and gas injection for reservoir management. The debate dived into some of the risks associated with the WAG strategy, such as the existence of a pressure class spec break in the XT, the risk of hydrate formation, and gas migration through the double barrier. The debate and discussion outlined some effective mitigations that Petrobras is currently implementing. Subsea Choke Vibration: Identification of Root Cause, Assessment of Fatigue Impact, and a Design to Mitigate, by Matt Dionne - Chevron Vibrations were detected on gas wells' subsea chokes during certain operational scenarios in transient conditions related to flow rate and pressure. After further analysis, including acoustic finite element analysis of the tree and choke, vibration measurement and modeling efforts were validated, leading to mitigation measures and their integration into standard operating procedures. Model validation allowed for the proposal of the choke plug and cage assembly design change, resulting in significant vibration force reduction. During the debate, Kadima stressed the importance of assessing possible effect of external forces acting on the choke, including hydrostatic pressure, to determine any potential correlation with the FEA results. We extend our appreciation to Endeavor Business Media, LLC, for organizing this year's conference, #mcdermott for sponsoring the students' design competition, and all participants who warmly engaged with us. We invite you to consult with Servka's #subseaengineering experts should you need project support or personnel training.

A presentation at the next IADC / SPE UBD & MPD Conference 17-18 Sept 204 in Brazil... "MPD Helped Successfully Drill an Eastern European Well to TD After Multiple Failed Sidetracks in a Formation Fraught with Wellbore Instability and Formation Pressure Uncertainties" Multiple failed sidetracks were all too familiar 20 years ago, but there is no reason for it to happen today. MPD is available anywhere in the world at any time. Beyond Energy Services and Technology is only too happy to do a quick look at no cost or obligation as I am sure are other MPD providers.   For history buffs, almost 20 years ago, Shell deployed two MPD systems (while still in R&D) for the same reason. It was decided to try active pressure management MPD on the Mars A-14 well after two unsuccessful sidetracks (SPE 90877). It was a great team effort to quickly assemble a system (because our main system was coming back from Australia) and successfully drilled to TD on the first attempt! A purpose built small footprint system was being used on the Gannet platform for CTD (SPE 96404) at the same time. https://lnkd.in/gk2YqGET

🚨 Offshore news alert!! 💡 Petrobras bets on a strong supply chain to put 14 platforms into production 🌎 Orders from Petrobras correspond to a third of the global demand for FPSOs. Of the total units planned until 2028, 10 are already contracted. 🔍 Petrobras will need a broad and qualified supply chain to meet the demand for new production systems in the coming years. From 2024 to 2028, the company will put 14 floating oil production platforms into operation, representing a third of FPSOs orders worldwide during this period. There is also great demand for submarine systems that will be connected to these units. Read the full story here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNaKm25e #Offshore #Petrobras

Stop by Table 32 at the NDTMA 2024 Conference to to learn more about acquiring top talent! #NDTMA2024 #NDTMA #NDTTough #NDTTraining #NDTJobs #aerospaceengineering #manufacturingprocess #oilandgas #energyindustry #pipelineintegrity #bridges

The chances to learn how TechnipFMC partners to develop technologies keep coming at #OTC2024. Find out how the qualification of subsea pumps for deepwater has been leveraged in Brazil's pre-salt fields today at 9.30am in Room 606, where the paper "Qualification of a subsea pump for Dense Phase Fluid Applications in Brazilian Deepwater Pre-Salt Fields" is being presented. #Sulzer #Petrobras #OTC2024

🇺🇸 The current total rig count for Baker Hughes $BKR in the U.S. is 584, down from the previous count of 585. Specifically for oil rigs, the current count is 478, a decrease from the prior count of 479. #BakerHughes #USRigCount #NASDAQ100

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