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ODYSEA and Subsea7 Utilize Proxxima™ Technology on Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Pipeline

HOUSTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ODYSEA announced the successful offshore installation by Subsea7 of approximately eleven kilometers of deepwater pipelines utilizing ODYSEA’s groundbreaking Goldilocks (GDLX™) insulation technology, enabled by ExxonMobil’s Proxxima™ polyolefin thermoset resin systems. This industry-leading project was completed with zero safety incidents and ahead of schedule while showcasing exceptional performance.

ODYSEA CEO Tanmay Desai describes Goldilocks insulation as “an innovative and game-changing technology solution for line pipe, field joints, and subsea structures that enables a much faster, safer, and high-quality thermal insulation system.”

The insulation was applied to the flowline and riser pipes by ODYSEA for a global supermajor energy client in the Gulf of Mexico and installed in deepwater by Subsea7’s Seven Oceans reel lay vessel.

GDLX™ is a castable thermal insulation coating for subsea pipelines, field joints, and structures. Utilizing a unique molding process, ODYSEA can deliver a solution that significantly reduces the complexity of a time-intensive, multi-layer process. The solution is highly portable, which can enable in situ insulation in any location around the world.

The technology is proven to generate less waste and allows clients to achieve their first oil sooner due to the ability to insulate pipes faster than traditional insulations. The technology behind GDLX™ is made possible by ExxonMobil’s Proxxima™ resin system, a polyolefin thermoset with super-low viscosity and a controllable fast cure. ExxonMobil’s Proxxima™ resin systems have an exceptional balance of strength and toughness, are highly resistant to temperature and pressure, have no depth limitations, and are extremely hydrophobic, resisting water uptake that can otherwise damage insulation properties. These factors make GDLX™, enabled by the Proxxima™ resin system, an excellent choice for subsea insulation projects.

This Gulf of Mexico project required specific and extensive validation, which ODYSEA met through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) process, multiple customer tests, and now through successful project execution. GDLX™ has proven its resilience and reliability from laboratory tests to meet the client’s expectations on high-pressure, high-temperature projects.

“The successful adoption of this new insulation technology was made possible by our collective commitment to innovation, as well as rigorous testing that ensured project certainty and timely delivery,” said José Manuel Torres, SCM Technology Manager at Subsea7.

For further information, please contact:

SUBSEA7
Ashley Shearer
Senior Communications Advisor
+1 713-300-6792

ODYSEA
Amber Murphy
Marketing Coordinator
+1 337-352-9240

About Subsea7:
Subsea7 is a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. With a strong commitment to safety and innovation, Subsea7 provides project management, engineering and construction expertise across the full energy lifecycle.

About ODYSEA:
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ODYSEA is an innovative company advancing thermal insulation and flow assurance solutions for subsea infrastructure using new technology to bring project peace of mind in A Simpler Way than it has been done in the past. Our commitment to technology, sustainability, and collaboration drives us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in deepwater pipelines and subsea structures. ODYSEA is a division of The Bayou Companies.

ODYSEA team to speak at AMI Pipeline Coating conference in Vienna.

HOUSTON, February 8,2024 — ODYSEA is excited to announce its participation as a speaker at the upcoming Vienna AMI Pipeline Coating Conference. The event, taking place on February 13 – 15, 2024 will provide a platform for industry experts to share their knowledge and insights on the latest advancements in pipeline coating technologies. ODYSEA’s speakers, Ismael Brito dos Santos and Strewn Pirie, will deliver a presentation on the successful implementation of polyolefin thermoset polymer field joints for multilayer polypropylene insulated line pipes. These field joints leverage ODYSEA’s GDLX^TM technology platform and utilize the ExxonMobil ProxximaTM thermoset resin system. Through this presentation, ODYSEA aims to demonstrate its continued commitment to advancing subsea pipeline innovation to benefit all offshore energy participants.  Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights and practical technical knowledge on how ODYSEA’s methods can support offshore operators and EPCIs deliver successful, large-scale offshore thermal insulation projects far more effectively. To learn more about the AMI Pipeline Coating conference click here.

GDLX coated jumper successfully deployed in Gulf of Mexico

HOUSTON, May 18,2023 — Last year SAS posted “Excited to announce our first official production application of ODYSEA’s Goldilocks (GLDX ™) subsea insulation. This jumper will be at the bottom of the GoM in a few days. This material could be a game changer!” Since the post, ODYSEA has received notable feedback from the client regarding how pleased they are with this successfully installed jumper that was deployed without any issues and the entire application was completed safely and efficiently. At ODYSEA we are committed to bring innovative technology to the industry and we are excited to share this success. To learn more about our partner Specialty Application Services, Inc (SAS) click HERE to visit their website. To learn more about how ODYSEA can provide you with A Simpler Way, click HERE.

Bayou and Wasco Announce Restart of Bayou-Wasco Insulation Facility

HOUSTON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Bayou Companies, LLC (“Bayou”) and Wasco Energy (“Wasco”) today announced the restart of the Bayou-Wasco Insulation(“BWI”) facility effective immediately. BWI will continue to operate from New Iberia, Louisiana, and provide customers with both Glass Syntactic Polyurethane (“GSPU”) and Glass Syntactic Polypropylene (“GSPP” or 5LPP) insulation services. In addition to providing more choices for Gulf of Mexico customers, BWI will also serve in partnership with other Wasco locations to provide added support, capacity, and plant redundancy, further reducing execution risk on major subsea projects. “The landscape and demand for subsea flow assurance have changed dramatically, and we are excited about moving forward and working with Wasco to go to market in a coordinated fashion to support customers across geographies,” said Tanmay Desai, CEO of Bayou. “We also look forward to working with Wasco’s worldwide footprint to accelerate the growth of our ODYSEA division and the global deployment of Goldilocks (“GDLX^TM”) technology to supplement polyurethane and polypropylene-based coatings, giving customers greater options.” “Over the last few years, the market for flow assurance systems has shifted significantly with new geographies providing significant growth opportunities for BWI products and services,” said Giancarlo Maccagno, Group CEO of Wasco Energy. “Wasco is excited by the opportunity to restart the BWI facility with Bayou and the prospect of providing our customers with a suite of competitive products and services.”

ODYSEA receives contract to insulate Gulf of Mexico project

HOUSTON, July 15, 2022 – ODYSEA (a division of The Bayou Companies) announced today that they have received the contract for a large project located in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico.  This project is located in around 6,600 feet of water. ODYSEA will apply the groundbreaking thermal insulation pipe coating, GOLDILOCKS (GDLX^TM), which is a high-performance resin utilizing the Nobel prize-winning Grubbs catalyst technology.  GDLX is the only proven and fully qualified high-temperature subsea insulator.  By utilizing a streamlined molding process ODYSEA will be able to deliver a safer and easier application to increase productivity from coating to installation.  For this project, GDLX will be applied to over 34,000’ of pipe in our New Iberia, Louisiana facility in the 4^th quarter of 2022.