ON DEMAND- In this webinar, Baker Hughes will discuss the main features to be considered in a comparison between subsea rigid and flexible pipes, and go through the main situations where each of them are technical enablers.
There are several reasons why both flexible and rigid pipes can be technical enablers, and consequently the only choice, for a given application. But a vast amount of infield pipes could go either flexible or rigid, often triggering a passionate debate: is there a significant cost difference? Which is installed the fastest? Which one is the most reliable? How does the type of field layout impact pipe type choice and should different types be considered? What is the most economic, considering the complete service life?
Answering these questions is a task for talented concept and FEED teams. However, certain variables come into play as well: lack of experience with either option, out of date information, or an incorrect perception of the technical or commercial pros and cons could default to leaning to the familiar, rather than best, option.