HOUSTON, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Athens Group,
a leading provider of independent, 3rd-party technology assurance
services for oil and gas drilling and production systems, has
introduced a new generation of Well Control System Services focused
on helping assure that subsea equipment is "fit for
purpose."
Athens Group Well Control System Services help assure the well
control/subsea equipment (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and
software) on offshore exploration and production drilling assets is
"fit for purpose," for the entire lifecycle of these assets. The
Well Control Package (WCP) assurance services focus on these
subsystems:
- BOP Stack
- BOP Hydraulic Fluid Supply
- LMRP
- Lower Stack
- Choke Manifold
- Diverter
- Acoustic Control
- Autoshear/Deadman
- Marine Riser and Riser
Handling
"Our services exceed regulatory requirements, and extend to
verifying that equipment and interfaces meet industry standards,
regulatory requirements and the specific needs of each drilling
program. Our services focus on implementing safety as a function of
quality," said Nestor Fesas,
President and COO.
"We are working with asset owners, operators and duty holders to
help ensure their WCP not only meets the published specs, but also
fits the areas in which they drill," said Mike Haney, CEO. "We collaborate with our
customers' drilling engineers to ensure that their drilling
campaigns are also taken into consideration when their equipment is
certified. To us, 'fit for purpose' means fit for the target
environment whether it is deep sea, extended reach or Arctic
conditions," he concluded.
Athens Group WCP assurance services are part of Athens Group's
comprehensive set of Proven PracticesSM based on
well-established systems engineering and integration principles and
integrated with Athens Group's Quality Management System (aligned
with API Spec Q2).
For additional information about Athens Group Well Control
System Services, please send an email to info@athensgroup.com,
visit athensgroup.com, or please call +1-877-499-8393.
ABOUT ATHENS GROUP
Athens Group provides technology assurance services to
assist the oil and gas industry design, construct and operate
safe, reliable drilling and production assets. From topsides to
subsea, our consultants ensure effective engineering and testing,
and validate compliance with the highest standards for performance,
reliability, and safety. Athens Group customers include BHP
Billiton, BP, Diamond Offshore, Eni, ExxonMobil, Maersk, Marathon
Oil, Murphy Oil, Repsol, Seadrill, Shell, and Total.
Proven Practices and the Athens Group logo are both service
marks of Athens Group, Inc. Copyright 2014 Athens Group.
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