SubseaOperations
Robin
OngoingR&D
R&D Partners
SubseaOperations
Robin
OngoingR&D
R&D Partners
The operation and maintenance of deepwater subsea wells face a historical bottleneck: the dependence on intervention rigs. Currently, subsea well interventions—even those classified as Light Well Intervention (LWI), which do not require the removal of the XT (Xmas Tree)—demand the mobilization of drilling rigs or specialized support vessels with extremely high day rates. This traditional model results in elevated operational costs and requires a large workforce, increasing personnel exposure to risks.
To address this demand, ouronova is part of a strategic open innovation consortium alongside SENAI CIMATEC and Ocyan, with funding from Petrobras through the ANP R&D Clause.
The project, titled ROBIN, aims to utilize RSVs (ROV Support Vessels) to perform Light Well Interventions. ROBIN consists of developing a modular system comprising a Well Control Package (WCP), Lubricator, and Pressure Control Head (PCH), featuring a subsea winch. These components are designed to operate directly on the Subsea Xmas Tree (WCT) from RSVs, which are significantly more cost-effective than conventional intervention rigs.
The solution is structured into development tracks of increasing complexity, accelerating the delivery of functional results to the market—ranging from the adaptation of existing technologies to full automation.
As a reference in Deep Tech, ouronova’s role is to lead the development of the control system for the intervention safety equipment, as well as to provide technical consultancy for the development of the other system components.
- Drastic OPEX reduction;
- Operational efficiency and safety;
- Asset life extension;
- Agility and versatility for subsea interventions.
