When it comes to the world of offshore oil and gas, the challenges are as vast as the ocean itself. Operating at extreme depths and pressures requires engineered solutions that can withstand the unforgiving environment. That's why we’re thrilled to share a major win for our team in Brazil—one that highlights the unmatched capabilities of our Jerguson Series 51 Glass Gages.
The Challenge: Extreme Conditions Beneath the Sea
Our customer, operating a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit in Brazil, had to inject high pressure gas into the oil reservoir for two principal reasons:
Maintain the original reservoir pressure - gas injection helps maintain the original reservoir pressure, ensuring consistent production over time.
Easing oil extraction - by mixing the gas with the extracted oil, the gas reduces the specific gravity (SG) of the oil stream.
The technical demands? Injection wells located at depths of 4,500–6,000 feet under the sea level and gas injection pressures exceeding 6,000 psi. This requires the use of exotic materials and specialized flanges capable of withstanding these intense conditions.
The Jerguson Solution: Unmatched Performance Under Pressure
Designed for extreme applications, the Jerguson Series 51 Glass Gage can handle pressures of up to 10,000 psi, making it the ideal solution for this demanding application. With its robust design, it ensures safety, reliability, and performance even in the most challenging environments.
This gage is unique in that it combines the strength to withstand very high pressures with a good degree of visibility. Port holes in the chamber are drilled on an angle for positive drainage of the port, thus preventing false level reading caused by liquid hang up.
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