DeepFlex ’s all composite flexible pipes have been successfully operating for over two years in demanding dynamic service on the Afren Okoro Setu project offshore Nigeria. The field architecture for Okoro Setu includes a wellhead platform connected to an FPSO with DeepFlex flowlines and dynamic risers.

The four inch, six inch and eight inch dynamic risers connected to the FPSO are operating in a double wave riser configuration in 19 meters of water. Production at Okoro Setu has averaged 17,841 bopd and total gross cumulative production from the field (since start up) at 30 June 2010 is 11.4 mmbbls. During this period a process uptime of 99.6% was maintained, reflecting the excellent operational efficiency of the DeepFlex flowlines and risers.

Michael C. Kearney, DeepFlex President and CEO stated, “This application confirms the fact our flexible composite production pipe solution is robust and fatigue resistant. We are very pleased our customer, Afren plc has experienced a 99.6% uptime in their primary producing field, which is a major accomplishment considering the extreme dynamic environment. The performance of DeepFlex pipe in this project validates the use of composite materials and our proprietary pipe design in an offshore production environment.”