By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Mar. 27 -- Cairn Energy PLC has let a contract to Oilflow Solutions Ltd. to conduct field trials for a system to improve flow characteristics of heavy oil in Rajasthan oil field in northwestern India. The trials follow recent laboratory trials that reduced the pour point of the crude to less than 18° C. from 45° C.
The contract involves additional development work in the UK and the field trial using a field test flow loop. Project preparation has begun, and the field trial is planned for mid-2006 after pilot trials in Aberdeen during April.
Oilflow is a joint venture of Vienco Oil & Gas Ltd., Aberdeen, and AGT Energy Ltd., a commercial spinoff from Bradford University, UK.
