Deepset Neptune Safety Valves Saves Operator $500,000 and Prevents Major Production Delay

Location
Gulf of Mexico

Problem

• During the late design phase of a deepwater development, the operator discovered that the hydrate formation point was deeper than expected.
• Conventional safety valves could not be opened at required depth with pressure provided by previously selected system control.

Solution

• Baker Oil Tools nitrogen-charged 3 1⁄2-in. Neptune-10 Safety Valve which could be set below the hydrate formation level, with opening pressure below the control system pressure rating.
• Expedited delivery prevented completion schedule delays.

Results

• Operator did not have to upgrade the control system pressure rating, saving $500,000.
• Expedited delivery prevented a 10-week delay in the completion schedule, assuring early production.