Deepstar – Technology Development for Deepwater Research
The DeepStar project is a joint industry technology development project focused on advancing the technologies to meet its members' deepwater business needs to deliver increased production and reserves.

Posted to Brazilian Subsea and Maritime News by Claudio Paschoa on 4/2/2010 10:04:00 PM | with 0 comments


The World´s First All-Electric Intelligent Completion System – Back to the Future
The all-electric intelligent completion system has evolved for deep and ultra deepwater. When the world's first all-electric intelligent completion was installed in a subsea deepwater well in the Campos Basin, it was the culmination of five years of development, testing and trials. System acceptance was mild, but with the improvements that have been made and the vital role this system will have in ultra deepwater plays, its future looks very bright.

Posted to Brazilian Subsea and Maritime News by Claudio Paschoa on 4/6/2010 3:52:38 PM | with 0 comments


Deepstar – Technology Development for Deepwater Research - Phase IX
The DeepStar project is a joint industry technology development project focused on advancing the technologies to meet its members' deepwater business needs to deliver increased production and reserves. Phase IX is the current phase of the project.

Posted to Brazilian Subsea and Maritime News by Claudio Paschoa on 4/8/2010 11:50:59 PM | with 0 comments


Sevan Driller – New One of a Kind Deepwater Driller in Brazil
The Sevan Driller is a one of a kind deepwater and harsh environment driller which has arrived in Brazil and is preparing to start operations for Petrobras in the Campos Basin.

Posted to Brazilian Subsea and Maritime News by Claudio Paschoa on 4/14/2010 8:07:47 AM | with 0 comments


BW Offshore brings STP system to Brazil
BW Offshore’s technology division APL is set to make its South American debut following a contract win to supply Maersk Contractors with a Submerged Turret Production (STP) system for use in Brazil’s Peregrino field.

Posted to Brazilian Subsea and Maritime News by Claudio Paschoa on 4/16/2010 1:15:21 PM | with 0 comments


Anchoring Flowlines, FPSOs and Rigs in Deepwater – The Torpedo Pile
Among the many challenges facing E&P in the Brazilian deepwater pre-salt plays, is that of anchoring the flowlines, platforms, FPSOs and even buoys to the seabed which can be over 2000 meters deep. Petrobras has developed a simple and efficient method of doing this through the Torpedo Pile.

Posted to Brazilian Subsea and Maritime News by Claudio Paschoa on 4/20/2010 1:09:16 PM | with 0 comments


Halliburton-Sperry Drilling Solutions for Optimizing Drilling Efficiency
Sperry Drilling is a Halliburton brand which has a long history in the O&G drilling market and is an acknowledged global leader in groundbreaking technologies, such as MWD/LWD, multilateral drilling, and real-time applications.

Posted to Brazilian Subsea and Maritime News by Claudio Paschoa on 4/22/2010 3:23:38 PM | with 0 comments


Kongsberg DP Systems Lead the Way in Brazil
With the continued growth and the high potential of the Brazilian O&G market, the demand for Kongsberg DP systems in ships, support vessels, FPSOs and MODUs is steadily increasing and Kongsberg Maritime do Brasil S.A is expanding and enhancing its presence and investments in the country.

Posted to Brazilian Subsea and Maritime News by Claudio Paschoa on 4/27/2010 6:15:08 AM | with 0 comments


Kongsberg DP System Overview
A look at how DP systems work and their importance to ships, vessels and rigs working on offshore O&G operations.

Posted to Brazilian Subsea and Maritime News by Claudio Paschoa on 4/29/2010 9:06:26 PM | with 0 comments


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