Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore applied its Hercules TBOP system to support the workover of an inactive well in the Gulf of Mexico. The technology enabled a dynamically positioned deepwater rig to perform safe operations in shallow waters.
An Offshore Solution to Avoid an Additional Rig
During planning, the operator sought to use a DP rig already under contract in deep water. This avoided mobilizing an independent moored rig, an alternative that would have increased costs and logistical complexity.
The Hercules TBOP system was adapted to the well’s conditions. TVO engineers modified the blowout preventer, customized its configuration, and performed on-site load tests to validate performance before installation.
Hercules TBOP BOP System Facilitates DP Operations in Shallow Waters
Furthermore, the system was designed so that dynamically positioned deepwater floaters could intervene in wells in shallower environments. This capability is key when the operator needs flexibility without compromising well control standards.
Jim Maher, President of TVO, stated that TBOP technology serves as the basis for globally installed solutions and that the company adjusts its functionality according to each operator’s requirements.
Safety and Efficiency to Recover Production
Finally, the operation was completed as planned, and the well was returned to production. For TVO, the project reinforces the use of BOP containment technologies in offshore interventions where safety, operational control, and cost reduction are decisive factors.
The company has accumulated over a decade of applications in projects across the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Australasia, and South America, with solutions aimed at resolving technical challenges in demanding offshore environments.
Source and photo: Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore
