Strohm has efficiently accomplished the primary discipline trials with Petrobras for its thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) pipe design offshore Brazil, at water depths of roughly 1,500 m.
The testing and engineering assessments, which had been carried out within the Campos Basin within the final month, have demonstrated the pipe’s efficiency underneath real-world circumstances in addition to the benefit of its set up, utilizing the identical normal versatile pipe set up vessels that are already a part of Petrobras’ fleet.
The trials had been carried out in partnership with Petrobras, making certain the product meets each trade requirements and the distinctive circumstances of the Brazilian market. Strohm’s TCP was examined utilizing the identical methodologies and requirements as standard versatile pipes.
The pipe’s robustness and ease of set up have been assessed, together with crushing and deep immersion efficiency (DIP) exams, in addition to subsea first and second-end vertical connection exams. As a part of the method, the pipe was put in in a catenary configuration during which it was stored for twenty-four hours to evaluate its habits underneath regular operational circumstances.
The examined TCP is appropriate for post-salt wells and the exams outcomes supplied priceless learnings that may help the qualification of TCPs for pre-salt purposes as properly. For the reason that know-how is immune to stress corrosion cracking brought on by CO₂ – one of many main challenges within the space, it exhibits robust potential as a definitive answer for the pre-salt cluster offshore Brazil
Moreover, TCP has a considerably smaller carbon footprint in comparison with standard versatile pipes because of the supplies used and its gentle weight, resulting in decrease transportation and set up prices. It may be put in utilizing vessels at present out there available in the market, and additional, resulting from its gentle weight, additionally allows easier and more cost effective set up strategies to be deployed, such because the subsea pallet.
“This profitable part marks the end result of a outstanding collaboration between Petrobras and Strohm all through the previous few months and the sphere trial outcomes are proof of the innovation and high quality that TCP brings to the trade,” stated Renato Bastos, VP Brazil at Strohm. “The know-how has the potential to rework the worldwide deepwater market and unlocks an enormous potential for us in Brazil.
“That is the primary offshore trial for Petrobras to incorporate thermoplastic composite pipes, and it’s a testomony to our firms’ longstanding relationship,” Bastos continued. “The success of the sphere trial paves the way in which for wider adoption of our know-how within the nation, preserving us on monitor to fulfil our dedication to turning into the main composite pipe provider to Petrobras, in addition to getting ready for native manufacturing.”
“This is a vital milestone of our Subsea Industrialization Program during which Strohm is a key accomplice,” stated Gustavo Calazans, Subsea Engineering Basic Supervisor. “This consequence strongly contributes to speed up the set up of a brand new plant in Brazil bringing not solely technological advances, but additionally competitiveness, a rise in native content material, and price discount for Petrobras’ initiatives. As the biggest versatile pipe client on the planet and with a powerful demand forecast within the coming years, we welcome Strohm’s entry into the Brazilian market with nice expectations.”
