DeepStar Phase XI commenced in January 2012 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 26 service and vendor company Contributor Members.
The Phase XI 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 XI operations, please review the
DeepStar Phase XI Business and Operating Plan
