Enhanced technology for drilling wells in the world’s deepest waters.
The drilling riser business unit within Aker Solutions offers complete deep water marine riser system. Being at the
forefront of deepwater offshore riser technology we offer a full range of drilling riser solutions, including associated equipment.
The drilling risers business unit with its approximately 250 employees is located in Oslo, Houston, Mobile, Kuala Lumpur, Rio das Ostras and Rio de Janeiro.
CLIP riser connector technology
A key feature of our drilling riser is the CLIP Riser™ connector technology, a unique system developed and patented by Institut Français du Pétrole (IFP). Time and cost savings include:
- Connection can be made up in just 11 seconds
- Significant time savings in deep waters compared with conventional connectors requiring several days to weeks
- Reduced manpower requirements
- Safer operation involving less people with simpler tools
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