The latest phase of the Sureflex Joint Industry Project, which dates back almost 30 years, provides data-driven industry guidance relating to unbonded
flexible-pipe population and damage/failure statistics, integrity management, and good practice.
To maximize knowledge and experience sharing, the full deliverable report has been made freely available through an open industry publication, and was subsequently presented at the 2024 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC 35355). The report details 14 specific conclusions and some recommendations to industry.
A JPT summary article is available for free download in PDF format.
An ongoing and growing network with more than 20 member organizations continues to expand the sharing of data and lessons learned. The Sureflex Network runs initially through 2024 to 2026 (inclusive), and continues to capture operational experience spanning 50 years, sharing learnings across the membership.