Product/Service

Risers

Source: Kvaerner Oilfield Products
Focus has been on deep water riser and tether technology, where significant savings are possible through advanced materials use.
  • A Composite Alliance was formed in June 1995 between Conoco and Kværner.
  • Objectives: explore business potential in Shipbuilding and Oil & Gas industries; develop associated composites technology and products.
  • Focus has been on deep water riser and tether technology, where significant savings are possible through advanced materials use.
  • Two major development, qualification, and field-testing projects are underway:
    -CompRiser - Development and Qualification 1996 - 2001
    -CompTether - Development and Qualification 1998 - 2002

    Kvaerner Oilfield Products, 1255 North Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77055. Tel: 713-685-5700; Fax: 713-685-5707.