Forum Energy Technologies Inc (FET) — a global company serving the oil, natural gas, industrial, and renewable energy industries that is based in Houston (Texas) and has manufacturing, distribution and service facilities throughout the world — recently confirmed that its Subsea Technologies division has secured a contract from
AQUA Exploracion for one of its Ultra Compact Perry XLX-C work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROV). It will be used to enhance subsea exploration, inspection, and intervention operations ‘in challenging environments’.
The XLX-C work-class ROV was originally manufactured at FET’s UK facility at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, and will be returned to the factory for a thorough refurbishment and re-testing. Additionally, it will be equipped with a comprehensive spare parts package to ‘optimise its performance and reliability’.
The ROV has a 2,000m depth rating and, coupled with FET’s compact Dynacon LARS (launch and recovery system) system, is ideally suited for inspection, survey, repair, and subsea maintenance tasks. It is also equipped with a seven-function manipulator arm for complex underwater procedures, and ancillary tools and sensors can be added to the vehicle for survey and light intervention work.
Luis Gamez, AQUA Exploracion’s commercial director, said: “A significant amount of work has gone into preparing what has been a complex contract in a very short time, but our dedication and collaborative efforts have ensured its successful completion. This partnership with FET’s Subsea Technologies reaffirms our commitment to acquiring top-of-the-line equipment to bolster our capabilities in serving our clients’ needs efficiently and effectively.
“We are confident that the integration of the XLX-C work-class ROV into our operations will not only elevate our performance in subsea exploration and intervention but also enhance our reputation as a leading provider of integrated subsea solutions.”