BJ Tubular Services introduces a new tool

Offshore staff

BJ Tubular Services introduced the Top-Drive Casing Alignment Tool, a new system that offers a simple, yet safer approach to running tubulars. This new tool makes it possible to run tubulars without hazardous stabbing board operations; tubulars can be made-up directly on the rig floor.

Operated remotely by one technician, the operator uses the T-CAT to pick up the tubular from the catwalk. The tool is highly adaptable and is designed to handle casings of any size.

Recently, BJ Tubular Services used the T-CAT to run tubulars on behalf of Talisman Energy (UK) Ltd. from the semisubmersibleSedco 714 in the North Sea. "The T-CAT system proved to be reliable when running 13 3/8-in. buttress casing in marginal weather conditions. Casing was run with remote operation provided by a casing running technician. This eliminated the requirement for a stabber making for a less hazardous operation. Running rates were good, especially given the type of connection and weather conditions," said Fraser Tavendale, drilling superintendent-Sedco 714 for Talisman Energy.

4/19/05