DeepStar Phase X commenced in January 2010 with ten 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 53 service and vendor company Contributor Members.
The Phase X focus is the following key deepwater challenges:
Ultradeepwater development
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Seafloor boosting
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Subsea systems
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Risers in 10,000’ wd
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Unconventional flowlines
Enhanced well productivity and recovery
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Subsea boosting & artificial lift
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Remote well test pressure monitoring
Flow assurance
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Asphaltene deposition simulation & validation
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Hydrate kinetics & plugging
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Cold Restart
Drilling, completion and intervention paradigm shifts
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Enhanced deepwater production systems
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Global performance
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Alternative systems and methodologies
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Extreme current and wave measurement
Early production system
Well cost reduction
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Dual density/riserless mud recovery
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Conceptual improvements
General
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Improved economic threshold for small fields
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Systems operability – availability & reliability
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For a more focused overview of DeepStar Phase X operations, please review the
DeepStar Phase X Business and Operating Plan.pdf 200.085 KB (200085 bytes)