During the third quarter, NOV was selected by ExxonMobil Guyana to provide an actively heated flexible pipe system for the Hammerhead field development offshore Guyana, supporting deepwater flow assurance in one of the most active basins globally.
The anticipated scope includes the design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, and testing of a complete flexible pipe system. This is expected to comprise four actively heated risers and production flowlines totalling 14.4 kilometres, pull-in latching mechanisms, bend stiffeners, buoyancy modules, and topside equipment to support the active heating and monitoring systems.
Wouter Van Korven, Vice President of Sales, Subsea Production Systems at NOV said “Hammerhead reflects the growing application of advanced technologies in deepwater Guyana, and we’re proud to support the project with solutions designed to manage complex flow assurance challenges and enable long-term field performance.”
By combining active heating with flexible pipe technology, we’re directly addressing the critical challenges of deepwater flow assurance, minimizing the need for intervention, and supporting consistent field performance throughout the life of the asset.” Jan Rytter Senior Director New Product Development, Subsea Production Systems at NOV added.
According to NOV, the Hammerhead development is part of a broader industry trend toward deepwater projects in technically complex environments, where flow assurance, reliability, and lifecycle performance are essential to long-term success.