Flextreme

The development of flexible risers in connection with floating production systems at a water depth of 2,000-3,000 meters is critical for the future success of ultra-deep water field developments. The NKT Flexibles FLEXTREME pipe concept is a hybrid composite/metallic un-bonded flexible pipe with a low weight and extremely high crushing, collapse and tensile capacities. The concept allows for the implementation of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials in the flexible pipes thus effectively pushing the envelope of composite pipes towards water depths which cannot be reached using the conventional flexible pipe technology.