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High-accuracy orientation for subsea completions

Achieve faster, safer subsea completions through precise orientation. The Optime tubing hanger orientation system (OTHOS) reduces rig time, improves safety, and simplifies offshore operations. It is a compact, gyro-guided design that supports vertical subsea tree applications without traditional orientation joints (THOJ) or complex blowout preventer (BOP) alignment systems. OTHOS helps ensure clockwise tubing hanger orientation regardless of BOP position.

Your competitive advantage

Precision within ±1.5° prevents costly misalignment and keeps operations on schedule. Real-time heading and force data help operators to make confident decisions quickly. Operators cut mobilization time and reduce costs by removing unnecessary pre-run testing. A compact structure maximizes rig space and integrates seamlessly within the BOP for efficiency.

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Features that deliver performance

  • Gyro-guided accuracy: Integrated gyrocompass ensures correct flowline heading
  • Digital hydraulic valves: Provide consistent feedback on pressure and torque for safe, controlled operations
  • Wireless subsea communication: Transfers data reliably through the BOP using proven technology
  • Redundant controls: Multiple communication options via the eROCS enhanced remote operated completion system for sustained performance
  • Simplified system: Eliminates THOJ for streamlined upper completion campaigns

A smarter approach to orientation

Simplify orientation and reduce red-zone exposure with a solution built for precision, safety, and efficiency. OTHOS provides accurate orientation that minimizes risk, streamline operations, and enables reliable subsea completions that meet performance goals.

Technical specifications
 

Operating limits Design and manufacturing specification
Max working pressure (Internal) 10,000 psi / 690 bar
Max working pressure (External) 2,173 psi / 150 bar
Service temperature 23–158°F / -5–70°C
Torsion capacity (THOP) 18,500 lbf-ft / 25 kNm
Nominal orientation capacity OTHOS actuator 18,500 lbf-ft / 25 kNm
Tubing hanger orientation accuracy Typically, within +-1.5 degrees for final TH-orientation
Max working pressure (Internal) 10,000 psi / 690 bar
Weight OTHOS main module 1,600 lb / 730 kg
Length OTHOS main module 43.5 in. / 1,104 mm
Outer diameter 18.62 in. / 473 mm
Inner diameter 4 in. / 101.6mm (ISO 13628-7 drift class 3a)

Connections

  • 8 in. TPC UX-163 ultra-compact flange to eROCS – BOTTOM
  • Various drill pipe box options – TOP
  • Mechanical interface towards tubing hanger orientation pin
  • Wireless communication through OTHOS antenna and tubing hanger orientation pin

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