Each field development will have unique installation issues driven by location, availability of vessels, size of the development, and the interaction of the drilling programme. At one extreme is the major development where construction is continuous and progressive over several months concurrent with the drilling programme. In that context the ability to install equipment on the sea floor independently of other events, e.g. install, jumpers before manifolds or trees, makes a significant contribution to maximising the use of the installation vessel.

At the other end of the scale is a single well step out where in an ideal world the pipelay or umbilical lay vessel could also complete the subsea construction quickly and efficiently.

FTC accommodates both these scenario’s

FTC provides run to place options with vertical and horizontal deployment and a choice of rigid or flexible jumpers. The installation method chosen can be tailored to suit the capability of the installation vessel and the needs of the field.

Flexible Stab and Hinge Over

Rigid Horizontal

Flexible Horizontal

Of course it is possible to mix and match FTC installation concepts. Drag to place for example may represent the best connection option for heavy or armoured umbilicals even though the remainder of the field uses a run to place option. FTC allows the field architect to design a solution, which is optimal for the specific needs of the specific field.

DMaC drag to place connection elements can be incorporated as FTC and DMaC share common connection elements although utilising very different delivery systems. A DMaC drag to place option utilising flexible jumpers provides the ultimate in development flexibility

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