Halliburton has entered into a master agreement with Shell to provide tube rack installation and recovery services without the use of traditional umbilicals.
The deal leverages Halliburton’s Remote Control System (ROCS) technology, which was recently used in a three-well project in the Gulf of America.
The ROCS is a compact, umbilical-free control system designed to replace conventional hydraulic systems and reduce surface pressure hazards and personnel exposure.
This technology has been implemented in various regions, including the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), West Africa and the Gulf of Mexico (GoM).
Notably, ROCS reached a milestone by installing a tube rack at a depth of 8,458 feet, the deepest umbilical-free operation on record, Halliburton said.
Developed by Optime, a service of Halliburton, ROCS technology facilitates faster hole lapping and extraction procedures compared to traditional methods.
It improves downhole line testing and can reduce deck operations by up to 75%, increasing efficiency and safety during installation.
Josh Sears, senior vice president of Halliburton’s Drilling and Appraisal division, said: “This agreement marks a shift in deepwater operations.
“The benefits of ROCS in speed, accuracy and safety provide operators with a reliable, cost-effective alternative to conventional methods, one that positions the system for broader adoption in global drilling rig fleets.”
Earlier this month, Halliburton, in partnership with Aker BP, completed its first umbilical-free tube hanger installation on the NCS.
The operation tested Halliburton’s enhanced remote control system, as well as the Optime Tube Rack Orientation System for subsea control and finishing.
“Halliburton to Provide Umbilical-Free Installation Services to Shell” was originally created and published by Offshore Technology, a brand owned by GlobalData.
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