Deployment

C-Kore Systems has successfully completed a decommissioning campaign offshore Australia, using C-Kore Sensor Monitor units to interrogate the wellhead pressure and temperature sensors on the subsea oilfield.  With their automated test routine, the C-Kore Sensor Monitor units quickly and repeatedly tested and data-logged the information allowing the Operator to complete their offshore campaign swiftly and safely.

C-Kore Systems has a range of subsea testing tools used globally by operators and contractors on decommissioning, fault-finding, and new installation campaigns.  The tools are easy to deploy and are operated without the need for C-Kore personnel being present, providing rapid and accurate feedback.  This combination of simplicity, accuracy and reliability introduces significant operational savings to testing campaigns.

The Subsea Engineer on the campaign commented, “It was straightforward to plug directly into the trees to read sensors with the C-Kore units and negated the requirement to operate valves.  C-Kore’s Sensor Monitor gave us the ability to quickly and safely measure the pressure at a location that would not have been easily possible with other methods”.

Cynthia Pikaar, Sales & Marketing Manager of C-Kore commented further, “It is fantastic to be working on this project in Australia.  With an increasing number of orders for our Sensor Monitor tools, operators understand the value our testing tools offer, automating and datalogging the results.  The units are so simple to use so no extra personnel are needed offshore.  We look forward to working in Australia again on the next campaign.”

C-Kore Systems recently completed a deployment with DeepOcean AS for Equinor.  The C-Kore testing tools were used to quickly and simply confirm the status of subsea electrical jumpers on the Tordis field in the Norwegian waters of the North Sea. The C-Kore team provided easy to follow training prior to the mobilisation to give the ROV operators a clear understanding how to use the units.

C-Kore’s self-contained and automated subsea testing units are used on both asset integrity and installation operations to verify the health of subsea electrical systems. The Cable Monitor unit tests the insulation resistance and continuity of the electrical line while the Subsea TDR unit localises faults with an accuracy of around 20cm.

The ROV engineer for DeepOcean commented, “The C-Kore units worked very well. The ROV crew were happy with the training instructions they received from C-Kore prior to the mobilisations, and the units themselves were easy to use”.

Cynthia Pikaar, Sales & Marketing Director for C-Kore Systems commented further, “We are pleased to be working with both Equinor and DeepOcean in Norway. Our C-Kore tools are really proving their value to North Sea operators with their ease of operation. Being automated, they also don’t require extra offshore personnel, an added bonus in times where POB is kept to a minimum”.

C-Kore Systems is celebrating their second Queen’s Award for Enterprise, this time in the International Trade category. For further information on their innovative subsea testing technology, please visit their website, www.c-kore.com.

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C-Kore Systems successfully completed another subsea intervention campaign in Australian
waters for a major operator. Their C-Kore Sensor Monitor unit interrogated a wellhead pressure
and temperature sensor to prove the well’s correct operation when feedback wasn’t available
from the subsea control system. The use of the C-Kore unit saved the operator over one million
Australian dollars on the subsea operation.

C-Kore Systems has a range of subsea testing tools used globally by operators and contractors
on de-commissioning, fault-finding operations and new installation campaigns. The tools are
easy to deploy and are operated without the need for C-Kore personnel being present,
providing rapid and accurate feedback. This combination of simplicity, accuracy and reliability
introduces significant operational savings to testing campaigns.

The Subsea Engineer from the operator commented, “Using the C-Kore Sensor Monitor unit
simplified our whole testing campaign.  We were able to quickly confirm the pressure/
temperature transducer was still operational without having to pull the SCM, saving us over
AUD$1M!”

Greg Smith, Operations Director at C-Kore commented further, “We designed our testing tools
to be easy to use. The automated operations allow our customers to quickly get the data they
need to make their maintenance decisions, without needing to deploy downlines or take extra
offshore personnel. This operation was a great example of how our units save our customers
money on their offshore campaigns!”

For further information on our innovative subsea testing technology, please visit our website,
www.c-kore.com.

C-Kore Systems is proud to announce the deployment of their 600^th subsea testing tools. This milestone event occurred for an installation campaign in the Gulf of Mexico, one of C-Kore’s growing markets and included their new Subsea Optical TDR tool.

C-Kore’s subsea testing units have gained worldwide acceptance with both operators and contractors for the cost-savings the tools provide, the reduction in offshore personnel required for testing and the simplification they bring to subsea operations.

So far C-Kore tools have been responsible for the installation of 50 assets (umbilicals) and have been used to find more than 230 faults in existing subsea fields for a total of 10,000 days of tool hire. The company is pleased to have continued to grow its customer base to over 70 clients by combining cost-saving technology with exceptional customer service.

This mobilisation included a wide range of the company’s testing tools. Their latest product, the Subsea Optical TDR unit now allows customers to easily test their fibre optic lines subsea.  The C-Kore Cable Monitor units saves customers significant time and money by providing quick and accurate readings on the insulation resistance and continuity of electrical lines. The Subsea TDR unit localises faults with an accuracy of 15 cm, and the Pressure Monitor data-logs the hydraulic pressure of the umbilical hoses.

C-Kore Systems is the recipient of both a Subsea UK Innovation and Technology award and twice the coveted Queen’s Award for Enterprise, in both the Innovation and Export categories.

For further information on our innovative subsea testing technology, please visit our website, www.c-kore.com.

We are proud to announce that our new Subsea Optical TDR tool is mobilising on its first subsea mission. By automising a once complex process, this new tool now allows for easy testing of subsea fibre optic cables without requiring any specialist personnel offshore.

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C-Kore Systems recently completed a successful campaign on a subsea oil field located in the North Sea.  The C-Kore tools were used to test the electrical integrity of the subsea assets, giving quick feedback to the operator for their maintenance decisions on the field.

C-Kore’s subsea testing tools are used by operators and installation contractors around the world on both installation campaigns and fault-finding operations.  The Cable Monitor unit confirms the insulation resistance and continuity of the electrical lines while the Subsea TDR unit localises anomalies within 20cm.  With C-Kore’s automated units and on-line training, no extra offshore support is needed to run the equipment.

The Lead Subsea Controls Engineer for the customer commented, “We were very impressed with the Subsea TDR unit, being the first time we used it.  It provided very good insight into the state of our subsea equipment.  We will definitely be looking to use it again in the future.”

Greg Smith, General Manager of C-Kore commented further, “Our Subsea TDR units are getting very good results in the field.  It is satisfying to see all our efforts redesigning a traditionally complex tool into a unit very simple to use is getting such great reviews from our customers.  We also look forward to deploying our latest tool, the Subsea Optical TDR later in the summer on another mobilisation.”

C-Kore Systems successfully completed a fault-finding operation in Australian waters.  The Cable Monitor units helped the operation run smoothly by providing quick and accurate measurements of insulation resistance for the subsea system.

C-Kore Systems has a range of subsea testing tools used globally by operators and contractors on both fault-finding operations and new installation campaigns.  The tools are easy to deploy and are operated without the need for C-Kore personnel being present, providing rapid and accurate feedback.  This combination of simplicity, accuracy and reliability introduces significant operational savings to testing campaigns.

The Subsea Manager for the Australian operator commented, “We were very pleased how well the operation was performed.  As the C-Kore units are so easy to use and always provide quick, accurate results, the C-Kore units have become an integral part of our offshore operations.”

The Project Engineer commented further, “C-Kore continue to support us well on our offshore operations.  The C-Kore units do exactly what they are supposed to do, providing good quality results quickly.  Along with their great customer support, C-Kore really is simplifying subsea testing.”

Greg Smith, General Manager for C-Kore added, “We are delighted our C-Kore units add so much value to our customer’s operations.  This is exactly how we designed the units: extremely easy to use, while providing customers with accurate data on their subsea equipment.  We look forward to working with our Australian customers on many more operations in the future.”

C-Kore Systems is proud to announce the deployment of their 500^th subsea testing tools. This milestone event occurred for a fault-finding campaign in Australian waters, one of C-Kore’s largest markets.

C-Kore’s subsea testing units have gained worldwide acceptance with both operators and contractors for the cost-savings the tools provide, the reduction in offshore personnel required for testing and the simplification they bring to subsea operations.

So far C-Kore tools have been responsible for the installation of 40 assets (umbilicals) and have been used to find more than 200 faults in existing subsea fields. The company is pleased to have continued to grow its customer base to over 50 clients by combining cost-saving technology with exceptional customer service.

The company supplies a range of testing tools. The C-Kore Cable Monitor units saves customers significant time and money by providing quick and accurate readings on the insulation resistance and continuity of electrical lines. The Subsea TDR unit localises faults with an accuracy of 15cm, and the Sensor Monitor can read well-head sensors directly, without a controls package. C-Kore’s latest development, an optical TDR unit will be available for deployment in 2022.

C-Kore Systems is the recipient of both a Subsea UK Innovation and Technology award and twice the coveted Queen’s Award for Enterprise, in both the Innovation and Export categories.

C-Kore Systems successfully completed an umbilical monitoring campaign for Vår Energi on their Balder Future project in Norway. The C-Kore Cable Monitor units were used to test the insulation resistance and continuity of the umbilical electrical lines during installation. With their automated test routine, the C-Kore units quickly and repeatedly tested and data-logged measurements of cable integrity, reducing the testing time required.

C-Kore Systems has a range of subsea testing tools used globally by operators and contractors on both fault-finding operations and new installation campaigns. The tools are easy to deploy and are operated without the need for C-Kore personnel being present, providing rapid and accurate feedback. This combination of simplicity, accuracy and reliability introduces significant operational savings to testing campaigns.

Bart Maas, Commissioning Engineer for Vår Energi commented, “Balder Future is an important project located in a key growth area in the North Sea. It will extend expected production of oil and gas beyond 2045 and is an example of our long-term commitment in the area. We are very happy how the units worked on our installation campaigns. The units enable verification prior to, during and after installation and enable future verification / comparison of results in a robust and effective manner. They are very easy to use and give the results we needed quickly.”

Cynthia Pikaar, Sales & Marketing Manager of C-Kore commented further, “It is nice to be working on this project in Norway with Vår Energi. With an increasing number of orders for umbilical monitoring during installation campaigns, operators understand the value our testing tools offer, automating and datalogging the results. The units are so simple to use so no extra personnel are needed offshore, an added benefit during the current covid pandemic. We look forward to working with Vår Energi again on their next installation campaign.”