Subsea Trees
6 October 2010 Aberdeen Branch Evening Meeting
Chairman Bill Donaldson, Quest Offshore Resources
Sponsored by Quest Offshore
Overview
Over the years new technologies and the drive for innovation have been constant sources of inspiration and challenge to the oil and gas industry; economic and geopolitical variables have provided ongoing momentum to explore new solutions for increasingly complex problems. The growing need for energy is a constant, so in turn is the sophistication of engineering solutions.
It is the responsibility of all involved in the development of new energy to balance both environmental and economic costs, and this is at its most pertinent in the design and delivery of new subsea infrastructure. This evening meeting explored some of the advances the industry is making in this area and demonstrated how challenges may prove both frustrating and exciting in equal measure.
Presentations
Simon Vaughan, Engineering Manager, Subsea Trees, Aker Solutions
This presentation led discussion on the questions: Why do we need Subsea Trees? A brief overview of requirements; What products are currently on the market? A review of how present needs are addressed; and What future requirements will direct product development? Views on how things may change.
The Next Leap in Subsea Tree Technology
Hans Hopper and Alex Strachan, Cameron
Today’s trees are based on simple natural lift but for reservoirs with declining natural pressures we can enhance the removal of the hydrocarbons with our MARS technology. To replace the dependence of hydraulics in subsea operations and provide the ultimate GREEN solution of ZERO discharge Cameron offers the all electric tree.