Baker Oil Tools recently installed the first two Intelligent Well Systems (IWS) in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. The installations set two new milestones for IWS: deepest water installation over 8,000 ft (2,438 m) of water and the longest single subassembly (93 ft - 28 m).
The operator saved 12 to 14 hours of rig time by terminating and testing the control lines on the deck prior to lifting the assembly (comprised of three IWS lines, one TEC line and two chemical injection lines). Another achievement included the installation of a Baker Neptune safety valve at 12,400+ ft (3,780 m) depth.
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