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Developments in Internal Analysis Developments in Internal Analysis Technology for Enhanced IRM of Technology for Enhanced IRM of Hydrated or Blocked Subsea Pipelines Hydrated or Blocked Subsea Pipelines Presented by: Presented by: Fernando Hernandez Fernando Hernandez Subsea Operations Manager Subsea Operations Manager Wright’s Well Control Ser ices Wright’s Well Control Ser ices Wright’s Well Control Services Wright’s Well Control Services 1 of 4

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Presentation developed for SubseaSurvery IRM. Detailing methodology for the assesment of blockages in subsea pipelines. Presented by Fernando Hernandez for Wrights Well Control Services.

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Developments in Internal Analysis Developments in Internal Analysis Technology for Enhanced IRM of Technology for Enhanced IRM of

Hydrated or Blocked Subsea PipelinesHydrated or Blocked Subsea Pipelines

Presented by:Presented by:

Fernando HernandezFernando HernandezSubsea Operations Manager Subsea Operations Manager

Wright’s Well Control Ser icesWright’s Well Control Ser icesWright’s Well Control ServicesWright’s Well Control Services

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IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroductionToday I will describe a threeToday I will describe a three--pronged approach to the pronged approach to the yy p g ppp g ppInspection, Repair and Maintenance of hydrated or blocked Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of hydrated or blocked pipelines. This strategy encompasses the WWCS Hybrid pipelines. This strategy encompasses the WWCS Hybrid Valve Pack with the inclusion of Nucleonic Testing forValve Pack with the inclusion of Nucleonic Testing forValve Pack with the inclusion of Nucleonic Testing for Valve Pack with the inclusion of Nucleonic Testing for inspection, and the WWCS Hydrate Remediation System inspection, and the WWCS Hydrate Remediation System for repair. for repair.

I will also touch on how all three technologies can I will also touch on how all three technologies can integrate for enhanced overall pipeline maintenance andintegrate for enhanced overall pipeline maintenance andintegrate for enhanced overall pipeline maintenance and integrate for enhanced overall pipeline maintenance and hydrate/blockage prevention. hydrate/blockage prevention.

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Subsea InspectionSubsea Inspection

Determining Factors for Inspection Determining Factors for Inspection –– Pressure DifferentialPressure DifferentialTh f diff i l bTh f diff i l b The emergence of a pressure differential between two or more The emergence of a pressure differential between two or more transducers/sensors within the same circuit serves as a strong indicator of transducers/sensors within the same circuit serves as a strong indicator of the formation of a blockagethe formation of a blockage

Examples of such locations are on a:Examples of such locations are on a:•• PLETPLET•• PipelinePipeline

•• FLETFLET•• PLEMPLEM

N t M lti l h d t f ithi i l i itN t M lti l h d t f ithi i l i it

•• RiserRiser •• Other Subsea AssetsOther Subsea Assets

Note: Multiple hydrates can form within a single circuitNote: Multiple hydrates can form within a single circuit

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Subsea InspectionSubsea Inspection

Determining Factors for InspectionDetermining Factors for Inspection –– Loss of ContinuityLoss of ContinuityDetermining Factors for Inspection Determining Factors for Inspection Loss of ContinuityLoss of Continuity Loss of continuity within the same subsea assets will reveal that there Loss of continuity within the same subsea assets will reveal that there

is no longer a path from which product can flow interrupted.is no longer a path from which product can flow interrupted.

Complete loss of production, well no longer able to produce due to Complete loss of production, well no longer able to produce due to complete isolation and inability to flow to intended locationcomplete isolation and inability to flow to intended location

P b ild h di i i li i fl i i i l t dP b ild h di i i li i fl i i i l t d Pressure builds up when medium in pipeline is flowing in an isolated Pressure builds up when medium in pipeline is flowing in an isolated region. Source of pressure can be attributed to a well, or operator region. Source of pressure can be attributed to a well, or operator attempting to flow through pipeline.attempting to flow through pipeline.

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Inspection Equipment: Inspection Equipment: WWCS Hybrid Valve PackWWCS Hybrid Valve Pack

Technical Details:Technical Details: Builds on existing valve pack design that is used directly on ROVs andBuilds on existing valve pack design that is used directly on ROVs and Builds on existing valve pack design that is used directly on ROVs and Builds on existing valve pack design that is used directly on ROVs and

for ROV toolingfor ROV tooling

Valves used to control thrusters and ROV functions have been Valves used to control thrusters and ROV functions have been l d ith d th t d d 1 t hl d ith d th t d d 1 t hreplaced with depth compensated and 1 atmosphere pressure replaced with depth compensated and 1 atmosphere pressure

transducers designed specifically for interpretation of pipeline internalstransducers designed specifically for interpretation of pipeline internals

In addition the HVP accommodates a digital flow meter for chemical In addition the HVP accommodates a digital flow meter for chemical injectioninjection

Equipped to read in absolute pressure and to register pressure Equipped to read in absolute pressure and to register pressure differential in pipeline independent of hydrostatic pressure differential in pipeline independent of hydrostatic pressure p p p y pp p p y p

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HVP Integrated with ROV PorchHVP Integrated with ROV Porch

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Inspection Equipment: Inspection Equipment: WWCS Hybrid Valve Pack WWCS Hybrid Valve Pack yy

How It Works:How It Works: Internal/internal system meaning the pipeline is accessed internallyInternal/internal system meaning the pipeline is accessed internally Internal/internal system, meaning the pipeline is accessed internally Internal/internal system, meaning the pipeline is accessed internally

to gather data on the internals of the pipelineto gather data on the internals of the pipeline

Minimum foot print is required allowing an ROV to remain completely Minimum foot print is required allowing an ROV to remain completely f ff foutfitted with other tools that may be needed for simultaneous outfitted with other tools that may be needed for simultaneous

operationsoperations

HVP does not have to travel to surface due to real time and logging HVP does not have to travel to surface due to real time and logging gg ggg gcapabilities as well as recorded chartscapabilities as well as recorded charts

Data can be transmitted back to land via eData can be transmitted back to land via e--mail for additional analysismail for additional analysis

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Inspection Equipment: Inspection Equipment: WWCS Hybrid Valve PackWWCS Hybrid Valve Packyy

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Hybrid Valve Pack Deployment Hybrid Valve Pack Deployment Internal/Internal InspectionInternal/Internal Inspection

Deployment to access points on pipeline and assetsDeployment to access points on pipeline and assetsDeployment to access points on pipeline and assetsDeployment to access points on pipeline and assets HVP will interface with connection points of interestHVP will interface with connection points of interest

Intent is to compare pressure readings of as many sections asIntent is to compare pressure readings of as many sections as Intent is to compare pressure readings of as many sections as Intent is to compare pressure readings of as many sections as possible to log pressure differentials and points of equalization possible to log pressure differentials and points of equalization where applicablewhere applicable

L i d t t i t i t l f i liL i d t t i t i t l f i li Logging data to register internals of pipelineLogging data to register internals of pipeline

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Hybrid Valve Pack DeploymentHybrid Valve Pack DeploymentInternal/Internal InspectionInternal/Internal InspectionInternal/Internal InspectionInternal/Internal Inspection

Quantifying rig/topside facilities sensor interpretationQuantifying rig/topside facilities sensor interpretation By using the HVP readings registered on surface via sensors thatBy using the HVP readings registered on surface via sensors that By using the HVP, readings registered on surface via sensors that By using the HVP, readings registered on surface via sensors that

communicate back to a topside facility can be verified and cross communicate back to a topside facility can be verified and cross referenced to determine accuracyreferenced to determine accuracy

This highly beneficial approach will finalize and determine if pressure This highly beneficial approach will finalize and determine if pressure differential that a topside facility is encountering is due to a faulty differential that a topside facility is encountering is due to a faulty transducertransducer

Functions as a mobile transducer station where a topside facility may Functions as a mobile transducer station where a topside facility may have loss all communications with subsea pressure sensorshave loss all communications with subsea pressure sensors

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Hybrid Valve Pack DeploymentHybrid Valve Pack DeploymentInternal/Internal InspectionInternal/Internal InspectionInternal/Internal InspectionInternal/Internal Inspection

Zeroing in on affected areaZeroing in on affected area Carrying out inspection with a HVP will allow for greater accuracy in Carrying out inspection with a HVP will allow for greater accuracy in

determining where blockage(s) are locateddetermining where blockage(s) are located

Eliminates having to interface at access points that will not yield highEliminates having to interface at access points that will not yield highEliminates having to interface at access points that will not yield high Eliminates having to interface at access points that will not yield high results due to data gatheredresults due to data gathered

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HVP SchematicHVP Schematic

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Inspection EquipmentInspection EquipmentNucleonic Testing HybridizationNucleonic Testing Hybridization

Technical DetailsTechnical Details External/Internal data will give you readings that were acquired externally External/Internal data will give you readings that were acquired externally

to interpret and identify blockages not designed to register pressure to interpret and identify blockages not designed to register pressure

Utilizes nucleonic measurement to aid in locating blockagesUtilizes nucleonic measurement to aid in locating blockages

Radioactivity allows for the scanning of pipelines to recover data Radioactivity allows for the scanning of pipelines to recover data

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Inspection EquipmentInspection EquipmentNucleonic Testing HybridizationNucleonic Testing Hybridization

How It Works:How It Works: Attaches and integrates with an ROVAttaches and integrates with an ROVgg

Small foot print and quick installation due to its compact sizeSmall foot print and quick installation due to its compact size

Tethers to a ROV due to scanning components being housed in a frame Tethers to a ROV due to scanning components being housed in a frame g p gg p gexternal to the pipelineexternal to the pipeline

In lengthy pipelines/circuits the scans conducted by this system are In lengthy pipelines/circuits the scans conducted by this system are segmented and done in sections however scans of the entire systemsegmented and done in sections however scans of the entire systemsegmented and done in sections, however, scans of the entire system segmented and done in sections, however, scans of the entire system are highly beneficial, but time consumingare highly beneficial, but time consuming

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Nucleonic Testing Hybridization Deployment Nucleonic Testing Hybridization Deployment External/Internal InspectionExternal/Internal InspectionExternal/Internal InspectionExternal/Internal Inspection

Zeroing in on affected area:Zeroing in on affected area:

Not dependent on pipeline hydrate and/or pressure Not dependent on pipeline hydrate and/or pressure access pointsaccess points

Enhances detectionEnhances detection Enhances detectionEnhances detection•• Designed to locate an isolated and singular blockageDesigned to locate an isolated and singular blockage

C d t t i l bl k th t h di l d d d titi dC d t t i l bl k th t h di l d d d titi d•• Can detect a single blockage that has dislodged and partitionedCan detect a single blockage that has dislodged and partitioned

•• Fully capable of scanning and locating multiple blockages in a Fully capable of scanning and locating multiple blockages in a pipelinepipelinep pp p

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Nucleonic Testing Hybridization Deployment Nucleonic Testing Hybridization Deployment External/Internal InspectionExternal/Internal Inspection

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Subsea Asset Repair Subsea Asset Repair WWCS Hydrate Remediation System WWCS Hydrate Remediation System WWCS Hydrate Remediation System WWCS Hydrate Remediation System

Wright’s designed and built the system in 18 months for a major energyWright’s designed and built the system in 18 months for a major energycompany in response to a hydrate blockage.company in response to a hydrate blockage.company in response to a hydrate blockage.company in response to a hydrate blockage.

On this first deployment, the Wright’s system:On this first deployment, the Wright’s system:

cleared 15 miles of 12” pipeline in 7,200’ WDcleared 15 miles of 12” pipeline in 7,200’ WDcleared 15 miles of 12 pipeline in 7,200 WDcleared 15 miles of 12 pipeline in 7,200 WD

removed 9000 barrels of hydrocarbons, condensate and other fluidsremoved 9000 barrels of hydrocarbons, condensate and other fluids

On a subsequent job, the system:On a subsequent job, the system:On a subsequent job, the system:On a subsequent job, the system:

cleared an asphaltene and paraffin blockage mixed with hydrates in 4,200’ cleared an asphaltene and paraffin blockage mixed with hydrates in 4,200’ WD WD

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How the Wright’s Hydrate Remediation How the Wright’s Hydrate Remediation System Works System Works –– Pump SkidPump Skid

SelfSelf--contained system with redundant pump skid and motor assembly contained system with redundant pump skid and motor assembly placed on the mud line utilizing skirted steel mud matsplaced on the mud line utilizing skirted steel mud mats

Powered by filtered seawater from the surface via coiled tubing from a Powered by filtered seawater from the surface via coiled tubing from a MultiMulti--Service Vessel or rig or left on the ocean floor for later useService Vessel or rig or left on the ocean floor for later useMultiMulti Service Vessel or rig, or left on the ocean floor for later useService Vessel or rig, or left on the ocean floor for later use

Not limited by a Remotely Operated Vehicle’s (ROV) hydraulic energyNot limited by a Remotely Operated Vehicle’s (ROV) hydraulic energy

Has a discharge rate ofHas a discharge rate of 1 bpm1 bpm (designed to pump up to 2 bpm)(designed to pump up to 2 bpm)Has a discharge rate of Has a discharge rate of 1 bpm 1 bpm (designed to pump up to 2 bpm)(designed to pump up to 2 bpm)

Generates a suction that can bring pipeline pressure down to Generates a suction that can bring pipeline pressure down to --12psi12psi

Can pump both fluids solids (10% sand) and gases with no damageCan pump both fluids solids (10% sand) and gases with no damageCan pump both fluids, solids (10% sand) and gases with no damage Can pump both fluids, solids (10% sand) and gases with no damage to the pipeline asset or the pumpto the pipeline asset or the pump

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How The Wright’s Hydrate Remediation How The Wright’s Hydrate Remediation System Works System Works –– Gas SeparatorGas Separator

Deployed in a modular fashion as a independent system that isDeployed in a modular fashion as a independent system that is Deployed in a modular fashion as a independent system that is Deployed in a modular fashion as a independent system that is designed to interface on the top of the hydrate pump skid, and designed to interface on the top of the hydrate pump skid, and separates gas from the fluidsseparates gas from the fluids

The first coiled tubing line sends gas freeThe first coiled tubing line sends gas freeflowing to a surface gas separator and/orflowing to a surface gas separator and/orflare boomflare boom

The second coiled tubing return line The second coiled tubing return line receives the processed hydrocarbons andreceives the processed hydrocarbons andother fluids to the surface for additional other fluids to the surface for additional processing and containmentprocessing and containment

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How The Wright’s Hydrate Remediation System How The Wright’s Hydrate Remediation System Works Works –– Gas SeparatorGas Separator

A methanol injection panel prevents the formation of additional hydratesA methanol injection panel prevents the formation of additional hydrates A methanol injection panel prevents the formation of additional hydratesA methanol injection panel prevents the formation of additional hydrates

Several injection points throughout the hydrate skid and separator are Several injection points throughout the hydrate skid and separator are able to receive methanolable to receive methanol

A ball check in the stack prevents fluid from filling the gas lineA ball check in the stack prevents fluid from filling the gas line

The gas separator has a built in sand trapThe gas separator has a built in sand trap

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33rdrd Party WWCS Systems IntegrationParty WWCS Systems Integration

The skid, gas separator and HVP are fully capable of The skid, gas separator and HVP are fully capable of accommodating the following as they adhere to APIaccommodating the following as they adhere to APIaccommodating the following, as they adhere to API accommodating the following, as they adhere to API standards:standards: Additional ROV tooling/equipment:Additional ROV tooling/equipment:g q pg q p Can compliment or work in conjunction with any other methodology inCan compliment or work in conjunction with any other methodology in

regards to tooling or systems that a client may want to useregards to tooling or systems that a client may want to use Interfaces with clients’ subsea assets/infrastructures:Interfaces with clients’ subsea assets/infrastructures:Interfaces with clients subsea assets/infrastructures:Interfaces with clients subsea assets/infrastructures: Operates with any API specification for hot stabs, connectors and Operates with any API specification for hot stabs, connectors and

connection systemsconnection systems

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Develop Repair StrategyDevelop Repair Strategy

Repair/Remediation Strategy Repair/Remediation Strategy –– Identify which Hydrate Identify which Hydrate p gyp gy y yy yAccess Point to EngageAccess Point to Engage Determined by accessibilityDetermined by accessibility

Establish root cause analysis for hydrate and review associated data with Establish root cause analysis for hydrate and review associated data with operatoroperator

D i b hi h HAP ill b i b tt lt d i l t thD i b hi h HAP ill b i b tt lt d i l t th Driven by which HAP will bring a better result and is closer to the Driven by which HAP will bring a better result and is closer to the blockageblockage

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HAP Engagement Via ROVHAP Engagement Via ROV

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Blockage Repair EngagementBlockage Repair Engagement

Employing the HVPEmploying the HVP will provide the clearest picture of the will provide the clearest picture of the h d t d/ bl k Addi i l i t ti illh d t d/ bl k Addi i l i t ti illhydrate and/or blockage. Adding in nucleonic testing will hydrate and/or blockage. Adding in nucleonic testing will further improve the analysis leading to the best overall further improve the analysis leading to the best overall strategy for the repair engagement. strategy for the repair engagement.

Result: The three prong approach to IRM for hydrate Result: The three prong approach to IRM for hydrate remediation in actionremediation in action

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Three Repair Engagement ScenariosThree Repair Engagement Scenarios

Scenario 1 (Single Blockage)Scenario 1 (Single Blockage) This is an ideal situation for engagement where the blockage is small This is an ideal situation for engagement where the blockage is small

and removed as one unit. The valve pack will identify HAP pressure and removed as one unit. The valve pack will identify HAP pressure compared to the opposite side of the blockagecompared to the opposite side of the blockagecompared to the opposite side of the blockagecompared to the opposite side of the blockage

The WWCS Hydrate Remediation System will continue to pull a The WWCS Hydrate Remediation System will continue to pull a vacuum until HAP pressure equals pressure reading on the other vacuum until HAP pressure equals pressure reading on the other sidesidesideside

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Three Repair Engagement ScenariosThree Repair Engagement Scenarios Before I discuss split or multiple blockages is it important to Before I discuss split or multiple blockages is it important to

note that the trapped energy/pressure behind the most note that the trapped energy/pressure behind the most immediate blockage can not be quantified until it is removedimmediate blockage can not be quantified until it is removedimmediate blockage can not be quantified until it is removed.immediate blockage can not be quantified until it is removed.

Once this is accomplished the pressure/energy formally on Once this is accomplished the pressure/energy formally on the other side blockage will affect pressure at the HAPthe other side blockage will affect pressure at the HAPthe other side blockage will affect pressure at the HAP.the other side blockage will affect pressure at the HAP.

If the trapped energy volume and pressure is higher than If the trapped energy volume and pressure is higher than HAP pressure, this will immediately show a pressure spikeHAP pressure, this will immediately show a pressure spikeHAP pressure, this will immediately show a pressure spike HAP pressure, this will immediately show a pressure spike in the HVP charts.in the HVP charts.

If the trapped energy/volume is lower, this will decrease If the trapped energy/volume is lower, this will decrease pp gy ,pp gy ,pressure reading due to energy now being distributed over a pressure reading due to energy now being distributed over a larger area with lower pressure.larger area with lower pressure.

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Three Repair Engagement ScenariosThree Repair Engagement ScenariosThree Repair Engagement ScenariosThree Repair Engagement Scenarios

Scenario 2 (Single/Split Blockage)Scenario 2 (Single/Split Blockage)( g p g )( g p g ) A larger singleA larger single--sized blockage is engaged, pressure from HAP is sized blockage is engaged, pressure from HAP is

decreased and brought below hydrate curve pressure, and decreased and brought below hydrate curve pressure, and increases but during vacuum does not affect pressure reading onincreases but during vacuum does not affect pressure reading onincreases, but during vacuum does not affect pressure reading on increases, but during vacuum does not affect pressure reading on opposite end. This demonstrates that the blockage has partitioned.opposite end. This demonstrates that the blockage has partitioned.

Pumping continues by pulling a vacuum. If pressure drops and Pumping continues by pulling a vacuum. If pressure drops and increases, and fails to equalize with pressure on the opposite end, increases, and fails to equalize with pressure on the opposite end, then the hydrate is still present.then the hydrate is still present.

This can become highly repetitive during remediation operationsThis can become highly repetitive during remediation operationsThis can become highly repetitive during remediation operations.This can become highly repetitive during remediation operations.

Remediation is ongoing until pressure equalization occurs thus Remediation is ongoing until pressure equalization occurs thus demonstrating blockage has been completely removeddemonstrating blockage has been completely removed

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HVP Single & Multiple Blockage HVP Single & Multiple Blockage Screen ShotsScreen Shots

Single BlockageSingle Blockage Multiple BlockagesMultiple Blockages

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Three Repair Engagement ScenariosThree Repair Engagement Scenarios

Scenario 3 (Multiple Blockages)Scenario 3 (Multiple Blockages) Situation where scans of pipeline reveal that the pipeline of interest Situation where scans of pipeline reveal that the pipeline of interest p p p pp p p p

has multiple blockages.has multiple blockages.

These fragmented blockages are liable to keep breaking in to smaller These fragmented blockages are liable to keep breaking in to smaller sectionssectionssections. sections.

Monitoring of charts is imperative to identify exact points at which Monitoring of charts is imperative to identify exact points at which hydrates are breaking.hydrates are breaking.

Follow same remediation steps outlined in Scenario 2 (Single/Split Follow same remediation steps outlined in Scenario 2 (Single/Split Blockage).Blockage).

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Blockage RemovedBlockage Removed Use HVP to verify opposite end HAP pressure Use HVP to verify opposite end HAP pressure -- to ensure to ensure

complete equalization has occurredcomplete equalization has occurred

Upon equalization all data is gathered and centralized for Upon equalization all data is gathered and centralized for presentation to the clientpresentation to the client

Final step Final step -- flood pipeline with hydrate inhibitors and/or flood pipeline with hydrate inhibitors and/or nitrogen, or chemical train. This will ensure once pipeline nitrogen, or chemical train. This will ensure once pipeline is brought back online, there is a safeguard against future is brought back online, there is a safeguard against future g , g gg , g ghydrateshydrates

Demobilize equipmentDemobilize equipment

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Maintenance Maintenance

Assisting the client with flow assurance planningAssisting the client with flow assurance planningAssisting the client with flow assurance planningAssisting the client with flow assurance planning Taking preventative measuresTaking preventative measures

Advising on what access points are most strategicAdvising on what access points are most strategicAdvising on what access points are most strategicAdvising on what access points are most strategic

Utilizing the data to assist in maintenance of the pipeline via flow Utilizing the data to assist in maintenance of the pipeline via flow assuranceassurance

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The Outlook for Pipeline The Outlook for Pipeline IRM and Flow AssuranceIRM and Flow AssuranceIRM and Flow AssuranceIRM and Flow Assurance

Strategies for the future:Strategies for the future:B tili i l l d th HVP l i t ti d thB tili i l l d th HVP l i t ti d th By utilizing lessons learned, the HVP, nucleonic testing and the By utilizing lessons learned, the HVP, nucleonic testing and the Hydrate Remediation System can be used in conjunction to remove Hydrate Remediation System can be used in conjunction to remove hydrates or other blockages at the first sign of formation and hydrates or other blockages at the first sign of formation and BEFOREBEFOREthe asset is completely shut downthe asset is completely shut downthe asset is completely shut down.the asset is completely shut down.

WWCS, in partnership with other service companies, is advising WWCS, in partnership with other service companies, is advising operators on the strategic placement of connection/HAP points on their operators on the strategic placement of connection/HAP points on their pipelines during rehabilitation or new construction.pipelines during rehabilitation or new construction.

These connection points will enable the HVP to provide a clearer These connection points will enable the HVP to provide a clearer picture of the hydrate or blockage so the optimal remediation approachpicture of the hydrate or blockage so the optimal remediation approachpicture of the hydrate or blockage so the optimal remediation approach picture of the hydrate or blockage so the optimal remediation approach can promptly be executed. can promptly be executed.

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The Outlook for Pipeline The Outlook for Pipeline IRM and Flow AssuranceIRM and Flow AssuranceIRM and Flow AssuranceIRM and Flow Assurance

Strategies for the future:Strategies for the future: The pump/skid will further be optimized by not having to draw a vacuumThe pump/skid will further be optimized by not having to draw a vacuumThe pump/skid will further be optimized by not having to draw a vacuum The pump/skid will further be optimized by not having to draw a vacuum

or inject chemicals from longer distances to attack the blockage.or inject chemicals from longer distances to attack the blockage.

WWCS is in discussions with operators domestically and abroad to have WWCS is in discussions with operators domestically and abroad to have th / kid l d t b dj t t hi h i ld t fth / kid l d t b dj t t hi h i ld t fthe pump/skid lay dormant subsea adjacent to high yield assets for even the pump/skid lay dormant subsea adjacent to high yield assets for even prompter deployment prompter deployment -- further supporting this proactive maintenance further supporting this proactive maintenance strategy.strategy.

When strategic access points, a dormant pump skid, the HVP and other When strategic access points, a dormant pump skid, the HVP and other testing techniques are used in an integrated approach, pipeline operators testing techniques are used in an integrated approach, pipeline operators can shift their resources to a new flow assurance model and away from can shift their resources to a new flow assurance model and away from reactive hydrate remediation/blockage removal. reactive hydrate remediation/blockage removal.

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Thank YouThank YouThank YouThank YouWright’s Well Control ServicesWright’s Well Control Services

Office: 281Office: 281--446446--02730273

Technical Contacts: Technical Contacts:

Fernando Hernandez David Wright Fernando Hernandez David Wright fchernandez@wwcs911 comfchernandez@wwcs911 com dcwright@wwcs911 comdcwright@wwcs911 [email protected]@wwcs911.com [email protected]@wwcs911.com

Project Managers:Project Managers:

John KennyJohn Kenny Tommy JohnsonTommy [email protected]@wwcs911.com [email protected]@wwcc911.com

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Questions?Questions?Questions?Questions?

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