Revolutionary Subsea Technology to Boost Global Decommissioning Operations

Aberdeen-based subsea technology specialist, Interventek, has been selected by Well-Safe Solutions to supply their innovative Bore Selector technology. This new technology is poised to enhance the efficiency of global well decommissioning operations, with its compact and lightweight design.

The Bore Selector is set to make its debut from the Well-Safe Guardian vessel as part of a North Sea well decommissioning project in 2024. Interventek’s CEO, Alan Duncan, emphasized the significance of their new solution in improving industry efficiency and cost-competitiveness, particularly in the decommissioning sector. The company is dedicated to assisting Well-Safe Solutions in delivering optimal results to operators through the provision of the Bore Selector and ongoing life of tool support.

According to Steven Chalmers, Wells Subsea Manager at Well-Safe Solutions, the integration of new technology is pivotal in achieving safe, intelligent, and efficient well decommissioning operations. The Bore Selector from Interventek is expected to contribute to operational efficiency when deployed from the Well-Safe Guardian vessel.

The design of the Bore Selector aligns with the industry’s shift towards more compact and lighter weight systems, enhancing deck handling and deployment efficiency. Its functionality allows for intervention on a dual bore Xmas tree, eliminating the need to return the system to the surface for annulus bore access. This leads to increased operational efficiency and the ability to access a large number of wells in a shorter period of time.

The Bore Selector by Interventek will seamlessly integrate into the Well-Safe Guardian vessel, enhancing the capabilities for well decommissioning operations. Interventek’s portfolio includes a range of subsea technology for well access operations, characterized by their compact and lightweight nature. The company’s products are designed to complement their original shear-seal Revolution valve, with the range featuring in-riser and open-water valves and intervention systems, including the API 17G qualified ‘Revolution-7’ landing string.

Overall, the collaboration between Interventek and Well-Safe Solutions is poised to bring about significant improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of well decommissioning operations, offering a promising outlook for the future of global decommissioning projects. For more information about Interventek, please visit their website today.