DeepStar awards contract to GMC
Published by Angharad Lock,
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GMC has received an award from DeepStar as part of DeepStar Phase XII-B funding. The project titled ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³»Testing of High-Strength Mechanically Connected Steel RiserΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» will demonstrate the strength and fatigue resistance of high-strength mechanically connected and friction welded pipe for steel catenary riser applications. Full-scale testing will be performed to Industry Standards for risers and pipelines and will include mechanical testing of friction joints, as well as full-scale fatigue testing friction joints and the connector rated for 15Ksi pressure service.
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³»This project award underscores the urgent requirement in the offshore oil and gas industry to develop cost effective technical solutions for developing deepwater and ultra-deepwater prospects. Completion of this testing will significantly advance the technology readiness level of GMCΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³»s Intelligently Connected Pipe (ICPβ’). GMC appreciates the support of the DeepStar organisation who play a key role in advancing new technologies to solve offshore challenges,ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½Σ³» said Glen Viau, Chief Operating Officer of GMC Limited.
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