Aquaterra Energy has secured a major contract for a High Pressure Marine Riser System from Apache North Sea Limited.
SERVICES
SUREgrip Tension Ring
Requirements
- Drilling riser/conductor needs tensioning.
- Save rig time and avoid connector space-out issues.
- Drill outside the fixed tension deck opening.
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Avoid welding padeyes to the conductor.
The Solution
Standard Tension Ring, designed to be installed below the rig floor and capable of high tensioning loads.
Slimline Tension Ring, designed to fit through the rotary table so that installation can be performed off-line to minimise rig time.
Features & Benefits
- Quick and simple to install.
- Saves rig time and simplifies drilling operations.
- Reusable on multiple wells.
- Can be installed at any height and position on the riser.
- Suitable for all riser surface types.
- Slip segments have a safety mechanism to prevent loss.
- 3rd party verified and testing witnessed by Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
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Supplied with a complete spares kit and all necessary tools.
Safe Working Load
16” Standard Tension Ring up to 150 tonnes
16” Slimline Tension Ring up to 100 tonnes
30” Standard Tension Ring up to 300 tonnes
30” Slimline Tension Ring up to 200 tonnes
Tension Rings are available in the following additional sizes: 41/2”, 7”, 117/8”, 133/8”, 20”, 24”, 26” and 36”.
Other sizes and tensioning loads upon request.









