Aptara™ - flexible pipe

Product catalog summary

Introduction
Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), introduces a next-generation composite flexible pipe designed for deepwater oil and gas exploration. This innovative solution offers significant advantages over conventional flexible pipes, including reduced costs, lighter weight, and increased strength.

Key Specifications and Advantages

Cost Efficiency: 20% lower total installed cost compared to conventional flexible pipes.
Weight and Strength: 30% lighter and 50% stronger than traditional options.
Depth and Pressure Capability: Suitable for depths up to 3000 meters and pressures up to 15,000 psi.
Temperature Resistance: Operates effectively at temperatures up to 150°C.

Technical Innovations
The composite flexible pipe replaces the metallic pressure armor with a composite bonded liner, maintaining the benefits of flexible pipes while reducing weight and enhancing pressure resistance. This design allows for more efficient storage, transportation, and installation, optimizing field configurations by minimizing the need for additional components.

Material and Design

High-Pressure, High-Temperature Barrier: Made from a new copolymer grade, offering excellent chemical resistance and operational stability.
Comprehensive Testing: Extensive material characterization and testing ensure reliability and performance in extreme conditions.

Global Reach and Expertise
BHGE leverages over 30 years of research and development in flexible pipeline solutions, with manufacturing facilities in the UK and Brazil, and a global team of 1,500 employees. The company is committed to advancing technology and setting industry standards for flexible pipe solutions.

Conclusion
BHGE's composite flexible pipe represents a significant advancement in deepwater exploration technology, offering a reliable, cost-effective solution for challenging environments. The company's ongoing investment in innovation ensures long-term success and adaptability to future industry challenges.

Catalog excerpts

Driving cost efficiency in deeper water Next-generation flexible pipe

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BHGE composite flexible pipe—the elegant solution for deepwater fields 20% lower total installed cost vs. conventional flexible pipe 30% lighter weight vs. conventional flexible pipe 50% stronger vs. conventional flexible pipe Enabling 15 Ksi to 3000 m and beyond 150°C capability

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Increasing productivity in deeper waters without increasing costs Low oil prices, along with cost and schedule challenges, continue to weigh on the oil and gas sector globally, providing some of the most difficult challenges in the industry’s history. Meanwhile, global offshore exploration is shifting to more remote locations that offer extremely complex and demanding development and production conditions. Vital new business opportunities exist in deeper waters, most notably in the Gulf of Mexico, Eastern Canada, East and West Africa, and the Atlantic margin, but technical or commercial limitations...

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