Even as all-electric subsea solutions claim headlines, traditional hydraulic solutions are still getting purchase orders.
“I'm a big fan of new technology, and I think where it can offer benefits, let's adopt it,” Alistair Mykura, senior technologist and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) liaison manager for Castrol Global Marine & Energy, told Hart Energy. “There are lots of benefits to all-electric in terms of reducing umbilical costs,” simplifying the top sides equipment and more.
“Don't get me wrong, there are massive benefits, but I always come back to why is it not more prevalent?”