A major oil companyrequired the engineering, construction and testing of a safe mechanical cutting solution for the remote segmentation of damaged, multi-string well conductors in a subsea platform decommissioning project in the Gulf of Mexico.
Wachs Solution:
The project demanded the cutting system have the ability to accurately segment damaged well conductors at depths up to 450 feet (137m) in a zero visibility environment. The system mounted to drive pipes and severed internal casings that were non-concentric and non-coaxial. These challenges required advanced feedback, command and control automation technologies.
Specifications:
Drive Type: Hydraulic
Mounting Method: OD Mount