To support in unlocking Trinidad and Tobago’s energy future, bp needed to bring its offshore Cypre gas development project online as quickly and safely as possible. The project requires two new 14-km flexible flowlines—the longest flexibles to date in-country—to tie back seven wells and subsea trees to bp Trinidad and Tobago’s (bpTT’s) Juniper platform.
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Partnering with a proven flexible pipe provider
bpTT and its gas tieback solution provider Subsea7 tapped Baker Hughes to develop flexible pipe systems, on specification and on time, against a backdrop of global supply chain uncertainties. Certified by Lloyd’s Register since 1992, our flexible pipe systems meet the rigorous demands of subsea production by:
- Accelerating time to first production by simplifying your field layout. Our flexible pipe will enable shorter supply time, increased vessel availability and faster installation speeds.
- Minimizing environmental risks with durable designs that help optimize flow under extreme pressures, temperatures, and corrosive production conditions.
Meeting project objectives with a well-executed plan
We’ve been manufacturing durable, cost-effective, and compliant flexible pipe systems in our Newcastle, UK facility for more than 25 years. The Newcastle team quickly implemented a manufacturing and delivery plan for Cypre that included:
- Bespoke manufacture of pipe layers with unique characteristics that align with bpTT’s project requirements.
- Using custom designed baskets with self-propelled modular trailers to rotate the baskets to ensure efficient flexible pipe load out, transportation, and storage.
- Collaboration with more than ten other companies, all working together to ensure safe, reliable pipe delivery.
Thanks to this close collaboration with bpTT, Subsea7, and other project partners, we have successfully delivered the first phase of the project.