Claxton Dubai Awarded Multi-Well Slot Recovery Campaign In The Middle East

Claxton Engineering, an Acteon company, has been awarded a 12-month contract for multiple well slot recoveries in the Arabian Gulf, enabling a field operator to extend the economic life of its platform and well assets.

Claxton’s Dubai office will perform diamond wire cutting and subsea drilling and pinning, and provide a surface conductor recovery package, including band saws and double drilling units. The project is scheduled to begin in early 2015.

Claxton used a similar package to recover a conductor during the first-ever rigless platform well abandonment in the North Sea, and has used it on many successful slot recovery projects globally.

Nick Marriott, Claxton Engineering region manager, Dubai, said, “Dealing with the challenge of aged conductors is a growing issue in the Middle East and this is an area where Claxton’s experience can unlock real value for operators. Our field-proven slot recovery service enables new wells to be drilled from existing assets and is a cost-effective option for removing aged or damaged conductors.

“This contract is a testament to our strong track record as slot recovery experts, which we have established through more than 280 successful cutting and recovery operations. It is also evidence of our capabilities in the Middle East, which we are pleased to be able to expand on with this project.”

About Claxton
Claxton, an Acteon company, is the leading supplier of engineering and services for shallow-water, jackup-depth markets. The company draws on more than two decades of industry experience to provide services for well systems, structures and pipelines across the lifetime of a field – from pre-drilling to drilling, production and decommissioning. Claxton provides first-class tailored engineering and holds a large on-call rental inventory. Claxton’s responsive service, alongside numerous field-proven innovations, has established an enviable reputation for the company. For more information, visit www.claxtonengineering.com.

Learn more about Claxton’s products and services in the Middle East at www.claxtonengineering.com/middle-east.

About Acteon
Acteon companies provide mooring, foundation, riser, conductor, flowline and marine electronics products and services supported by strong engineering and project management capabilities. Acteon’s companies are 2H Offshore, Aquatic, Claxton, Conductor Installation Services (CIS), Core Grouting Services, Fluke Subsea, InterAct, InterMoor, J2 Subsea, LDD, LM Handling, MENCK, Mirage Machines, NCS Survey, Offshore Installation Services (OIS), Probe Oil Tools, Pulse Structural Monitoring, Seatronics, Subsea Riser Products (SRP) and TEAM Energy Resources. For more information, visit www.acteon.com

About subsea services
Subsea services are defined as the provision of specialist equipment, services and personnel that can operate from any fit-for-purpose vessel or platform. Acteon’s subsea services offering is unique and addresses operational requirements that support oil and gas asset owners, construction and drilling companies, and vessel owners.