Claxton has launched the latest versions of its modular Sabre cutting system and recovery tower – technologies used for decommissioning projects.
Claxton – part of the Acteon group of companies – said the new Sabre system’s modular design allows it to be used on a wider range of deck layouts.
Sabre, which first came out in 1999, uses jets of garnet, water and air to cut composite materials such as cement casings with speed and minimal environmental impact.
The recovery tower, which can recover tubing up to 30inches during well abandonment, has been designed to move from well to well quickly to improve efficiency and performance offshore.
Matt Marcantonio, research and development manager at Claxton, said: “The concept for both the new Sabre deck spread and conductor recovery tower was to improve efficiency and flexibility.
“The systems are now fully modular and can be adapted to a wide variety of deck layouts and locations. The latest version of Sabre was first used in July on an 8metre by 8metre weather deck footprint on the Horne and Wren Platform in the Southern North Sea – where the abrasive cutting system successfully severed two multi-string wells.
“The developments are the result of a great deal of work and innovation across the organisation. We are extremely proud to have raised the bar including making the Sabre system fully NORSOK compliant to Z-015. This enables us to use Sabre on installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. It is also already booked out for a number of campaigns through 2016 and 2017.”