A host of new game-changing technology solutions is advancing the oil and gas industry’s capabilities in deep and ultradeep waters.Advances have been noted in technologies for deepwater drilling, floating production, subsea wells, deepwater pipeline construction and protection, risers, subsea separation, controls, tie-ins and tiebacks, flow assurance, and hub design, among others.Even with the most innovative technology advances, however, it’s important to keep in mind practical considerations in this hotly competitive market, according to Eric H. Namtvedt, president of FloaTEC.“I am sure the deepwater challenges will continue to produce astonishing achievements,” ...