Subsea Trees

FMC Technologies is the worlds leading manufacturer and

supplier of subsea production systems, including a complete
range of subsea trees. With our commitment to meeting customer
challenges, FMC offers a wide range of vertical and horizontal
subsea tree solutions for pressures up to 15,000 psi and water
depths up to 10,000 ft.

Deepwater Enhanced Horizontal

Trees (EHXT)
The primary benefits of the EHXT system are
related to the tubing hanger and tree cap. The
traditional pressure containing internal tree cap has
been eliminated, and the pressure barriers have
been moved to the tubing hanger. The result is the
most cost effective and reliable horizontal completion system available. Eliminating internal tree cap
installation via the landing string can save days of
expensive rig time. It also permits other operational
efficiencies that further reduce installation time, like
installing the ROV Tree Cap outside of critical rig
path time.

15K Enhanced Horizontal Tree (EHXT)

FMC offers the Enhanced Horizontal Subsea Tree

(EHXT) in two ratings: 10,000 psi and 15,000 psi.
The 5-inch by 2-inch, 15,000 psi system is based on
the widely field-proven 10,000 psi EHXT system and
FMCs extensively qualified 15,000 psi EVXT
system, currently in service in the Gulf of Mexico
since 2003. The technology from both systems has
been merged to produce a modular design that
retains the best features of both. The design can
easily be configured to satisfy project specific design
requirements.

10K Enhanced Horizontal Tree (EHXT)

Enhanced Vertical Deepwater

Trees (EVDT)
Based upon the widely field proven 10K vertical
tree and 15K EVXT, and in response to a growing
worldwide demand for reduced total life of field cost,
FMC has incorporated the latest technological
advancements in the EVDT system.
The key advantage of the EVDT is the ability for
the tubing hanger to either be installed directly in
the subsea wellhead or in a tubing head spool. The
in-wellhead completion complements the FMC
13-5/8 UWD-10 Slimbore Wellhead. This permits a
well to be drilled and completed without having to
retrieve the subsea BOP back to the surface to install
either the tubing spool or horizontal tree spool.

15k Enhanced Vertical Tree (EVXT)

Enhanced Vertical Trees (EVXT)

FMCs 15,000 psi, 350F (175C), EVXT is a high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) subsea completion
system representing the most technically advanced
oil and gas solution in the world. The trees are
modular so they can be reconfigured to meet
customer requirements. With numerous successful
installations in the Gulf of Mexico, FMC is the
dominant supplier of HPHT subsea systems.

The EVDT system features FMCs proven flow

module which provides maximum configuration
and flexibility. The flow module can project specific
variances such as production vs. water injection
service, potentially eliminating the need for spare
tree systems. Future configurations for subsea
boosting and gas compression technologies are also
available.
The standard EVDT is fully rated up to 10,000 ft
(3,000 m) water depth and a -50 to 250F (-45 to
120C) temperature range. The system may also be
configured for up to 350F (175C). The EVDT allows
for up to eleven (11) downhole functions typically
allocated as nine (9) hydraulic, and two (2) electrical
or fiber optic lines.

In designing these systems, FMC incorporates field

proven materials and technology. Materials such as
Novolastic HT, a silicone rubber-based insulation,
help prevent wellbore fluids from congealing at the
sea floor. The EVXT also utilizes a best in class
workover riser and control system for quick disconnect and fail-safe functions.

Enhanced Vertical Deepwater Tree (EVDT)

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Houston, TX 77067
281 591 4000

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