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Stringent testing protocols, including scenarios of sur- vival loads or worst case dis- charge, have led to changes in string designs in order to safely meet challenges and drilling hazards in deepwater operations. Voices

Increased formation pressure and tempera- tures demand superior products with enhanced collapse and burst, increased remaining body

New year, new focus. OE asked, wall, controlled yield range and extreme tight clearance. To meet these requirements, Tenaris “What are the main technology trends for has developed two new products for Shell’s your sector this year?”

Olympus TLP project: the TenarisHydril Wedge 623™ Dopeless® connection featuring both internal and external metal-to-metal seals and the TenarisHydril Blue® Riser, which has an

In 2014, we expect to see an

Well interven- exceptional level of fatigue resistance and seal- emphasis on automation and tion, whether ability performance.

control systems to enhance rig or it is slickline

Julie Mathis, e