Cameron Mudline Suspension System

Centric 15 Mudline Wellhead System

Key features make the

patented Cameron Centric 15 and Centric 15 EX Mudline Suspension Systems the most economical, dependable mudline equipment on the market today. Every Centric 15 and Centric 15 EX system comes with the following features - each designed to improve performance and enhance reliability: Stack-Down Configuration Patented Wash Sleeve Design Separate Running/Tieback Threads Prealigning Threads Throughout Stab-In and Threaded Tieback Options Metal Sealing High Pressure System Available as Standard

The Cameron Centric 15 Mudline Suspension System is a proven, dependable system for drilling, temporary abandonment and production tieback operations. System Features Deep stack-down configuration eliminates trash/debris traps and improves the reliability and efficiency of tieback operations. Separate thread and seal areas for running and tieback minimize the risk of damage to critical areas. High-pressure and high casing hanger load capacities increase system versatility. Patented washout technique for large diameter casing strings eliminates pipe rotation. Washout is possible with conductor set in tension. Unique split-ring design prevents damage to cage during compression in wellhead, accommodates debris and provides two point centralization. All threads prealign to facilitate installation and tieback. Split ring hanger reciprocation is achieved without recovery for resetting. Installation Features All running tools feature right-hand release for ease of abandonment. All hangers incorporate dual centralization to ensure concentricity. Washout ports located in the running tools. Low torque metal seals with resilient backup ensure seal integrity. External test ports for hanger/running tool interface provide means for testing prior to installation. Torque tool profiles in all running tools. Temporary Abandonment Features A single temporary abandonment cap covers both production bore and annulus, locking the hangers in place. Cap can be run and retrieved inside surface casing. Single-trip cap design saves a trip during installation and retrieval. Stab-in temporary abandonment caps standard. Handling profile extended for clear access.

In addition, the Centric 15 system offers the following options: Dual Centralization Tieback Testing Capability Positive Hanger Lock-Down Annular Sealing TA Caps

Compare, feature for feature, you will see that Camerons Centric 15 and Centric 15 EX Mudline Suspension Systems are your best choices for drilling, temporary abandonment and production tieback operations at the mudline.

Tieback Features Robust threads ensure damage-free connection. Right-hand make-up for tieback tools ensures ease of installation. Torque profiles available in tieback tools. Low torque metal-to-metal seals with resilient back-up ensure sealing integrity. Ability to tieback to the 13 3/8 casing prior to removing cap ensures safety, saves rig time.

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Washout Procedure

The Cameron Centric 15 Mudline System incorporates a patented washout technique which eliminates the need to rotate the casing. In this system, a washsleeve in the running tool can be opened and closed using a torque tool run as part of the cement stinger. Since the sleeve is not affected by riser bending loads, it can be operated at all times using low torque rates. Also, the washports can be opened with the cement string in place, minutes after completion of cementing.

With more flexible casing strings that are less prone to high manipulating torque, washout ports on the surface and production string running tools are opened by rotating the casing. The ports are designed to ensure cleaning action.

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Split Ring Mudline Hanger Engagement Sequence

Hanger Running Through Casing Split Landing Ring Engages Receiving Hanger Profile Split Landing Ring Sets and Setting Ring Engages Hanger Lands on Load Ring

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1. Hanger is inserted through wellhead into casing. Split ring is retracted. Setting ring and fluted hanger section prevent presetting.

2. Split ring arrives at hanger profile where it easily expands prior to landing.

3. Split ring lands in hanger prior to hanger suspension on load ring.

4. Hanger seats on split ring; setting ring is forced into fully expanded position. Hanger is suspended parallel to the receiving profile.

Mudline Liner Hanger

Temporary Abandonment Cap

A mudline hanger is used to suspend casing strings which will not be tied back to the surface during tieback operations. This option allows operators the flexibility of installing additional strings of casing as needed without the need for additional risers to surface and the handling time associated with surface wellhead equipment.

The Centric 15 temporary abandonment cap protects the casing hangers and tieback profiles from the environment during the abandoned period. It is installed in the production string mudline hanger sealing that bore and the next casing annulus. The cap is engaged in the 9 5/8 hanger with a stabtype threaded ring and locks itself in the 13 3/8 hanger with a device activated by the downward motion of the cap. During recovery, trapped pressure can be vented and its source identified. Other caps and trash covers are available for larger hangers.

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Tieback Methods
Threaded Tapered Stab-in

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The Centric 15 System uses threaded or stab-in type tieback connections on the smaller sizes and tapered threads on larger sizes where maximum bending and tensile forces are exerted. Tieback threads and seal areas are not used during drilling and abandonment.

Centric 15 EX Mudline Wellhead System

The Cameron Centric 15 EX Mudline Suspension

System is an economical, stack-down system. Its configuration is based on the Centric 15, but a shorter profile makes it ideal for exploration applications. System Features Stack-down configuration eliminates trash/debris traps and improves the reliability and efficiency of tieback operations. Separate thread and seal areas minimize possibility of damage to critical areas. High-pressure and high casing hanger load capacities increase system versatility. Optional patented washout technique for large diameter casing strings eliminates pipe rotation.

Unique split-ring design prevents damage to cage during compression in wellhead, accommodating debris and provides two point centralization.

All threads throughout the system prealign to ensure precise installation and tieback.
Split ring hanger reciprocation is achieved without recovery or resetting.

Installation Features All running tools feature right-hand release for ease of installation. Hangers can incorporate dual centralization to ensure concentricity. Washout ports are located in the running tools. Low torque metal seals with resilient backup ensure seal integrity. External test ports for hanger/running tool interface provide means for testing prior to installation. Temporary Abandonment Features A temporary abandonment cap covers the production bore and incorporates a simple check valve. Threaded cap design standard. Optional stab-in design available. Pressure retaining or vented cap designs available. Handling profile extended for clear access. Tieback Features Robust threads ensure damage-free connection. Right-hand make-up for surface and production tieback tools ensures ease of installation. Torque profiles available in tieback tools. Low torque metal-to-metal seals with resilient back-up ensure sealing integrity.

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Washout Procedure

The Cameron Centric 15 EX Mudline System incorporates the option of a patented washout technique which eliminates the need to rotate the casing. In this system, a washsleeve in the running tool can be opened and closed using a torque tool run as part of the cement stinger. Since the sleeve is not affected by riser bending loads, it can be operated at all times using low torque rates. Also, the washports can be opened with the cement string in place minutes after completion of cementing.

With more flexible casing strings that are less prone to high manipulating torque, washout ports on the surface and production string running tools are opened by rotating the casing. The ports are designed to ensure cleaning action.

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Split Ring Mudline Hanger Engagement Sequence

Hanger Running Through Casing Split Landing Ring Engages Receiving Hanger Profile Split Landing Ring Sets and Setting Ring Engages Hanger Lands on Load Ring

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1. Hanger is inserted through wellhead into casing. Split ring is retracted. Setting ring and fluted hanger section prevent presetting.

2. Split ring arrives at hanger profile where it easily expands prior to landing.

3. Split ring lands in hanger prior to hanger suspension on load ring.

4. Hanger seats on split ring; setting ring is forced into fully expanded position. Hanger is suspended parallel to the receiving profile.

Mudline Liner Hanger

Temporary Abandonment Cap

A mudline hanger is used to suspend casing strings which will not be tied back to the surface during tieback operations. This option allows operators the flexibility of installing additional strings of casing as needed without the need for additional risers to surface and the handling time associated with surface wellhead equipment.

The temporary abandonment cap protects the casing hangers and tieback profiles from the environment during the abandonment period. It is installed in the production string mudline hanger and seals that bore. The cap is engaged in the 9 5/8 hanger running thread profile with either threaded or stab-in action. Other caps and trash covers are available for larger hangers.

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Tieback Methods
Threaded Tapered Stab-in

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The Centric 15 EX System uses threaded or stab-in type tieback connections on the smaller sizes and tapered threads on larger sizes where maximum bending and tensile forces are exerted. Tieback threads and seal areas are not used during drilling and abandonment.

MX Subsea Tree

he MX subsea tree has been developed as a simple production system that can be economically installed on a mudline well from a jack-up rig. This system uses diver assistance to minimize cost and complexities and is very suitable for shallow water production projects. Features Flexible system can be installed over Cameron and other mudline products. Offers minimum cost and low maintenance. Tree designs are available for single or multiple string completions. Reliable and field-proven fail safe gate valves are available in either a stacked or composite valve block configuration. Tree design offers the option of completing inside 9 5 8" or 7" casing. Primary metal-to-metal seals are used at all environmental interfaces. Tree features a self-orienting tubing hanger with positive lockdown and anti-rotation capabilities. SCSSV lines are independently controlled. Tree can be readily maintained with diver assistance.
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Centric 15 and 15 EX Capacity Charts

Centric 15 Capacity Chart

30 x 20 x 13 3/8 x 9 5/8 x 7 Casing Program
System Variables Hanger Type Service Min I.D. (in.) Max O.D. (in.) Recommended Bit (in.) Pressure Rating (psi) 30 Hanger n/a Standard 26.25 30.30 26 n/a 20 Hanger Load Shoulder Standard 17.58 27.25 17 1/2 4,020 13 3/8 Hanger Load Shoulder H2S or Standard 12.31 18.51 12 1/4 H2S 9,470 Std 10,660 9 5/8 Hanger Split Ring H2S or Standard 8.803 12.23 8 3/4 H2S 11,840 (2) H2S 10,160 Std 13,320 (2) Std 11,430 H2S 1,504,000 Std 1,692,000 9.90/6.61 (3) 10.3 0.38 H2S 1,534,000 Std 1,726,000 7 Hanger Split Ring H2S or Standard 6.115 (5)/5.905(6) 8.375 6 1/8 (5)/5 7/8 (6) H2S 10,610 (5) H2S 13,340 (6) Std 11,940 (5) Std 15.010 (6) H2S 623,000 Std 701,000 4.70/2.6 (4) 4.30 0.38 H2S 531,000 (5) H2S 689,000 (6) Std 597,000 (5) Std 776,000 (6) 3 TPI Mod. Square Thread, Left 13 7
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Rated Hanging Capacity (lb) Flow-By Running (in.2) Flow-By Landed (in.2) Particle size (in.) Axial Capacity (lb) (running)

n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

3,282,000 81.90 48.10 1.75 2,422,000

H2S 2,461,000 (1) Std 2,769,000 21.70 14.40 0.88 H2S 2,165,000 .(1) Std 2,436,000

Thread Type (left or right hand) Number of Turns to Full Engagement Number of Turns to Expose Washout Ports

n/a n/a n/a

3 TPI Mod. Square Thread, Left 7 7 (Washout Sleeve)

3TPI Mod. Square Thread, Left 13 8

3 TPI Mod. Square Thread, Left 13 8

casing

(1) Hanger body only for H2S service (2) High pressure system locates washout ports in hangers to enable true metal seal (3) Flow-By areas for running through 48lb/72lb - 13 3 8" casing

(4) Flow-By areas are for running through 32lb/53lb - 9 (5) For use with 20lb/29lb - 7" casing (6) For use with 32lb/38lb - 7" casing

Centric 15 EX Capacity Chart

30 x 16 x 10 3/4 x 7 5/8 Casing Program
System Variables Hanger Type Service Min I.D. (in.) Max O.D. (in.) Recommended Bit (in.) Pressure Rating (psi) Rated Hanging Capacity (lb) Flow-By Running (in.2) Flow-By Landed (in.2) Particle size (in.) Axial Capacity (lb) (running) Thread Type (left or right hand) Number of Turns to Full Engagement Number of Turns to Expose Washout Ports 30 Hanger n/a Standard 20.12 30.30 20 n/a 16 Hanger Load Shoulder Standard 14.99 21.13 14 3/4 6900 10 3/4 Hanger Split Ring H2S or Standard 10.04 14.50 9 7/8 H2S 11,300 Std 12,800 H2S 1,520,000 (3) Std 1,710,000 11.90/10.50 (1) 15.40 0.50 H2S 2,146,000 (3) Std 2,415,000 3 TPI Mod. Square Thread, Left 13 8 7 5/8 Hanger Split Ring H2S or Standard 6.80 9.50 6 3/4 H2S 10,000 Std 11,252 H2S 926,710 Std 1,042,550 6.1/4.8 (2) 5.50 (2) 0.38 H2S 926,710 Std 1,042,550 3 TPI. Mod. Square Thread, Left 13 8

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2,897,000 265 24 1.25 2,910,000 4 TPI Tapered Thread, Left 2-1/2 n/a

(1) Flow-By areas are for running through 65 lb/84lb 16" - casing (2) Flow-By areas are for running through 32.75lb/60lb - 10 3 4" casing (3) Hanger body only for H2S service

Other programs available upon request.

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