Aberdeenshire energy technology firm Proserv has launched a new control and communications tool aimed at offering better networks in subsea projects.
The Artemis 2G module, developed by the Westhill technology company, will allow operators to increase signal capacity as an alternative to fibre optic installations.
The firm has already agreed deals to deploy the system on two Gulf of Mexico projects as part of work to control deepwater wells more than 70 miles form the Louisiana coast.
“With the extraction of subsea oil and gas reserves becoming increasingly challenging in deeper and more isolated areas, greater data is required from subsea instrumentation to provide operators with the information necessary to make effective decisions and optimise production,” said Proserv vice president Alan Peek.
“Longer step-out distances between subsea fields and host facilities also mean that improved communications and power technologies are needed to enable production in remote locations.
“The A2G has been developed as an advanced intelligent management tool which, as a result, is more flexible and optimises functionality.”
The Artemis module has been designed to work alongside existing networks, without any proprietary software needs can be used to co-exist with existing networks. It uses a webpage interface to offer remote access to users.
“This new technology has already generated an extraordinary level of industry interest and we expect a strong uptake,” said Peek.
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