Oceaneering to supply connectors for Gulf of Mexico tiebacks

Dec. 15, 2020
TechnipFMC has contracted Oceaneering International Inc. to provide 2-in. M5 connectors and chemical throttle valves for Murphy’s Khaleesi/Mormont and Samurai subsea tiebacks in the US Gulf of Mexico.

Offshore staff

HOUSTON – TechnipFMC has contracted Oceaneering International Inc. to provide 2-in. M5 connectors and chemical throttle valves (CTV) for Murphy’s Khaleesi/Mormont and Samurai subsea tiebacks in the US Gulf of Mexico.

The M5 connector is said to provide an easy-to-install, fly-to-place connection solution that enables injection of gas or chemicals into subsea infrastructure. It also serves as an access point for future subsea field intervention activities such as gas lift, chemical injection, well stimulation, hydrate remediation, flooding and venting operations, acid injection and scale squeeze.

Oceaneering Rotator CTVs regulate the flow of chemicals—such as scale, wax, and corrosion inhibitors—delivered to subsea production systems. Their functions are diverse, from flow control to metering and highly accurate dosing. CTVs are said to eliminate the need for topsides injection and dedicated umbilical lines.

The Samurai and Khaleesi/ Mormont fields will be tied back to the King’s Quay FPS in the GoM.

12/15/2020