CAN-ductor

The CAN-ductor is an evolution of Neodrill's Conductor Anchor Node (CAN) technology for constructing structural wellhead foundations. It combines a suction anchor with one joint of integrated conductor pipe. The high load capacity of the CAN allows the conductor length to be shortened to just one joint. The conductor pipe is integrated in a controlled workshop environment to ensure quality and integrity. During offshore installation, the suction anchor pushes the conductor into the seabed, providing top-hole support for the well. Light vessels can install the CAN-ductor to pre-set the well foundation before the rig arrives on location. This eliminates unstable conductor issues associated with traditional wellhead systems. The CAN-ductor anchor node provides reliable and verified high load capacity. It enables pre-installation of the well top-hole section, saving 2-4 days of costly rig time. Overall, the CAN-ductor simplifies subsea well construction logistics, enhances integrity assurance, and reduces project costs, emissions and risks. Equinor has licensed the technology as CAP-X for the Norwegian Continental Shelf, with the first installation on the Bauge field.