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Pipe lay systems

Model Flex lay, reel lay, S-lay, J-lay

Flex lay, reel lay, S-lay (rigid pipe up to 70") and J-lay (up to 36") systems for installing flowlines, risers and rigid pipelines.

Description

Royal IHC designs and delivers pipe lay systems for offshore pipeline installation.

Key features

  • Flex lay: quickest way to install flowlines and risers; also used to recover pipe for decommissioning
  • Reel lay: quickest method for rigid pipeline, with a variable-angle lay tower for shallow to deep water
  • S-lay: complete systems for rigid pipes up to 70" diameter, shallow to ultra-deep water
  • J-lay: towers for rigid pipes up to 36" diameter, mainly for deeper water and remote locations
  • Tensioners and bespoke winches for abandonment and recovery, deepwater lowering and anchor handling

Applications

Pipe-lay vessels installing oil and gas flowlines, risers and export pipelines.

Specifications

S-lay pipe diameterup to 70”
J-lay pipe diameterup to 36”

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