Specialists in passive subsea integrity monitoring — Sentinel Subsea — have successfully installed its WellSentinel Clam for an unnamed major operator to monitor a subsea Christmas tree.
The operation carried out with Baker Hughes, took place on a producing field in a water depth of over 400 metres, marking a significant leap in subsea technology.
Sentinel issued a statement detailing that the installation of its clam-type system — a WellSentinel solution designed for subsea Christmas trees — highlights the adaptability of its passive technology and its suitability for various subsea infrastructures.
This is the first of multiple Clam systems being installed to monitor subsea Christmas trees for a major operator.
Sentinel Subsea CEO Neil Gordon stated: “Sentinel Subsea remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of subsea monitoring, enhancing environmental safety, efficiency, and risk mitigation for the global energy industry.
“A heartfelt thank you to the Sentinel engineering team, our Technical Support Coordinator Márcio Barçante, and the local Baker Hughes team for their unwavering support and collaboration.”
Remote WellSentinel systems provide reliable and continuous monitoring without the use of active subsea power, data communication or complex intervention and this simple-to-deploy solution enhances detection capabilities, providing a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
These early alerts and ongoing monitoring ensure that operations run smoothly and that any potential issues are addressed immediately.
Overall, the deployment contributes to the de-risking of subsea operations through passive technology, ensuring a safer and more efficient environment response for clients in the energy industry.
Sentinel Subsea is based in Aberdeen and was founded in 2018 — the company has successfully installed WellSentinel passive monitoring solutions offshore for major and independent operators globally.