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Pipeline tow cuts installation costs offshore Tunisia

Journal Article · · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)
OSTI ID:6571771
 [1];  [2];  [3]
  1. Anadarko Algeria Corp., Houston, TX (United States)
  2. Tunisian British Services, Sfax (Tunisia)
  3. ABB Lummus Crest Inc., Houston, TX (United States)
Use of near-surface pipeline tow for installation of flow lines in the offshore Tunisian Cercina oil field yielded a savings over a conventional laybarge operation of more than $3 million and accelerated the project schedule for an earlier completion. The paper discusses the development of the field, evaluation of installation plans, preparations for tow installation, route selection, pipe make up, two operations, and lessons learned.
OSTI ID:
6571771
Journal Information:
Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 93:9; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English