July 2014
Special Focus

Lightweight risers increase rigs’ water depth ratings

The deepwater, lightweight riser system, incorporating improvements derived from nearly a decade of operation, can extend the water depth range of rigs to 8,000 ft.

Jeff Lehner / Alcoa Oil & Gas Tim Marvel / Alcoa Oil & Gas

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