Power companies supplier Expro has efficiently accomplished the plug and abandonment (P&A) of Eire’s first indigenous fuel wells.
Expro supplied the supply of built-in subsea and nicely check companies over an eight-month interval to intervene, plug and abandon subsea wells from a cell offshore drilling unit positioned within the Celtic Sea.
The subsea intervention scope utilized Expro’s 7 3/8” ELSA (Expro touchdown string assemblies) system, supported by an entire backup system and direct hydraulic topside and subsea controls bundle.
Attaining over 3,000 profitable operations globally, ELSA is Expro’s industry-leading subsea nicely entry expertise, offering purchasers with a secure and environmentally safe working system for the commissioning and decommissioning of subsea wells.
Expro accomplished the work scope with 100% operational uptime and nil non-productive time (NPT) throughout the length of the venture.
The efficiency on this venture, allied with the current extremely profitable completion of Intervention Riser System deep-water operations in Mauritania, additional enhances Expro’s place as a number one supplier of subsea P&A options.
Graham Cheyne, Expro’s Vice President of Subsea Effectively Entry, commented:
“With ten wells efficiently intervened and deserted one after one other in a brief timeframe, the reliability of the system was confirmed with 100% operational uptime and nil NPT, bettering the effectivity of Expro and our shopper’s subsea operations over the prolonged operational interval.
“This venture not solely enhances our already established subsea nicely entry expertise and observe report, nevertheless it additionally demonstrates our robust place to ship worth and extraordinary efficiency within the built-in decommissioning and plug and abandonment market.
“Constructing on our industry-leading expertise, the newest Subsea Check Tree Assemblies addition, our Subsequent Era Touchdown String, is designed to completely adjust to all points of the {industry}’s newest API17G customary. The system features a vary of latest and superior design parts and performance throughout its 7-3/8” valve vary, incorporating high-debris tolerant ball mechanism and hydraulic latch mechanism, in addition to supplying twin seal safety for secure and environmentally safe operations.”
Colin Mackenzie, Expro’s Vice President of Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, added:
“All through this venture the group confirmed a real dedication to each Expro’s and our shopper’s excessive environmental and security requirements. I see it is a true reflection of Expro’s dedication and keenness to supporting our individuals, our purchasers, and the environments during which we function.”
