DeepStar Phase IX has just commenced! Phase IX CTRs are currently under discussion by the DeepStar Technical Committees. After ballots have been tabulated for the first round of projects and the winners elected, this page will be updated to reflect the Phase IX overview. In the mean time, if you have any questions regarding Phase IX, please contact us.
Phase VIII Overview
DeepStar Phase VIII commenced in January 2006 with eight Oil Company Participants. DeepStar participants represent a strong mix of large and mid-size operators, USA and non-USA based, drawing in a rich array of diverse expertise to address common deepwater challenges. DeepStar currently has over 50 service and vendor company Contributor Members.
The Phase VIII focus is the following key deepwater challenges:
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Enhanced well productivity and recovery
- Subsea boosting & •Artificial lift
- Multiphase Subsea metering
Flow assurance
- Asphaltene disposition prediction and management
- Hydrate kinetics & plugging
- Cold flow technologies
HPHT systems
- Enhance 15k capabilities and develop 20k capabilities
Reliable deepwater production systems
- Enhanced global performance
- Loop & Eddy current management
- Riser systems management
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Early production system
- Specifications, gas management and regulatory
Well cost reduction
- Well construction - Well bore stability (casing point elimination), casing integrity
- Quicker completion system deployment
- HPHT capabilities (>15k)
General
- Improve the economic threshold for small fields
- Emerging technology evaluation
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DeepStar proudly supports RPSEA
Under a 10-year, $375 million contract with the U.S. Department of Energy, RPSEA will manage research, development, deployment and commercialization of new technology for natural gas and oil exploration and production. RPSEA is a non-profit national consortium with 103 members, including 19 of the nation's premier research universities, five national laboratories, other major research institutions, large and small energy producers and service companies.
