This report presents the findings of a study, conducted by Advanced Mechanics and Engineering Ltd for the Departemnt of Energy to investigate the range of subsea cutting techniques suitable for removing offshore structures. The report provides details of the performance, limitations and safety characteristics of suitable techniques and makes recommendations concerning the most suitable for a range of platform removal methods.

Subsea production systems, overview of subsea engineering, subsea field development, subsea distribution system. Flow assurance and system engineering. Susea structure and equiment. Subsea umbilical, risers and flowlines.

Aspect '94 is the most up-to-date and comprehensive assessment of the present and future of the pipeline systems industry. It comprises papers from leading experts in all areas of pipeline engineering and technology. As this book shows, the last few years have seen great strides forward in the field of subsea pipelines. Deepwater pipelines, long distance pipelines and complex systems transporting hydrocarbons and fluids to and from marginal field subsea wellheads and templates are all being implemented without significant problems. The pace of progress continues to accelerate in the subsea industry, and the scope to make further improvements is constantly being explored. Operators, consultants, suppliers and contractors are all researching, developing and testing new techniques and ideas.