Offshore Cables Installation

Offshore Cable Systems

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For over 25 years, Prysmian has been the go-to provider of cable solutions for offshore projects worldwide. Our proven track record spans across all major oil and gas operating basins, delivering a wide array of power and communication cable systems designed to excel in the industry’s most demanding environments. Our cable solutions are not only robust, but also highly adaptable. They are engineered to resist fire, mud, oil, fuels, moisture, sunlight, vibration, abrasion, and drilling fluids. 

 

Our range includes marine-rated medium- and low-voltage power, control, instrumentation, and fiber optic systems, all compliant with major international standards and customizable to meet local requirements. 

 

Complementing our Exploration & Production portfolio, we offer a range of BICON accessories, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions for your needs.

Offshore & Onshore Cable Systems Portfolio:

Our IEEE 1580 Type P cables are designed to preserve the operational integrity of mission-critical equipment in the most severe environments of upstream offshore and onshore oil and gas drilling rigs, production platforms, MODUs and FPSOs. Engineered with mud oil resistance for increased safety and productivity, our IEEE 1580 Type P offering includes flexible unarmored and armored and sheathed signal, control, low-voltage and AC variable frequency drive (VFD) cables.

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Type P Power: Single Conductor Armored →

Type P Power: Single Conductor Unarmored →

Type P Power: Multi-Conductor Armored →

Type P Power: Multi-Conductor Unarmored →

Type P Control: Armored →

Type P Control: Unarmored →

Type P Signal: Armored →

Type P Signal: Unarmored →

Type P VFD: Armored →

Type P VFD: Unarmored →

Marine MV cables are ideally suited for increasing power distribution requirements in offshore drilling rigs, production platforms and FPSOs. Prysmian offers a complete line of medium-voltage (5-15KV) single and multiconductor EPR insulated Marine MV cables engineered to meet the performance criteria of IEEE 1580 Type E. These cables are available in flexible stranded, braided armored and unarmored constructions, as well as low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) designs. Armored and sheathed cables are suitable for Class 1, Division 1 applications offshore.

 

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Our complete line of high-performance LV & MV CCW® continuously corrugated welded armor cables ensures reliable power, control, automation, signal and instrumentation for upstream offshore and onshore production facilities, as well as midstream and downstream oil and gas applications.

 

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Prysmian’s AIRGUARD® marine-rated polymeric armored cable completely eliminates the need for outdated interlocked and continuously corrugated and welded (CCW) cables. Its rugged polymeric AIR BAG™ armor and chemical barrier protection package makes it the ideal cable choice for harsh environmental and installation conditions. AIRGUARD is available in medium voltage, low voltage, instrumentation and VFD cable constructions. It is TC-ER-HL-rated for Class Division 1 and Zone 1 applications.

 

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Fiber optic cables are used to provide high bandwidth and high-speed data connections in land and offshore safety communication and emergency systems. It is essential that they continue to operate in fire/emergency situations. Prysmian offers low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) fiber optic cables designed especially for the harsh environments encountered on marine vessels, oil platforms, drilling rigs and other similar applications. Available in a variety of constructions, including single- or multimode, armored or unarmored, as well as fire-rated designs, these fiber optic cables comply with applicable IEEE, UL and IEC standards.

 

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Prysmian offers a variety of ruggedized copper conductor data cables, including category, coaxial, signal and PROFIBUS cables for the transmission and acquisition of data. These cables are designed for long service life, aging stability, high abrasion resistance of sheath, and resistance to the long-term effects of hydrocarbons and chemicals.

 

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Prysmian offers a range of low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) low- and medium-voltage designs to meet IEC, UKOOA and NEK 606 standards for marine cables. These cables are ideal for fixed installation for power, instrumentation, control, and lighting in both EX- and safe areas on offshore vessels, oil and gas drilling rigs and offshore production platforms. Prysmian’s line of NEK 606 cables offers excellent resistance to hydrocarbons, sunlight, flame, and drilling fluids with multiple design options including highly flexible conductors, braided armored and unarmored, as well as fire resistance for critical circuit applications.

 

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NEK 606 LV Power & Control: Armored →

NEK 606 LV Power & Control: Unarmored →

NEK 606 MV Power: Armored →

NEK 606 Signal: Armored →

NEK 606 Signal: Unarmored →

NEK 606 VFD →

VFD cables are used to control the frequency of the electrical power supplied to AC motors. Our LV and MV VFD cables are designed to provide complete EMI screening and resistance to high-voltage spikes to extend the operating life of the cable or motor. Prysmian offers a wide range of VFD cables with diverse design options depending on the reference standards and customer requirements.

 

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Airguard® VFD →

Type P VFD: Armored →

Type P VFD: Unarmored →

Marine MV VFD →

NEK 606 VFD →

When faced with aggressive environments and high-mechanical stresses, cable manufacturers have traditionally protected their cables with a lead sheath and metal armor that increase the weight of the cable and reduce the installation flexibility.

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Medium Voltage Cables

Medium voltage (6 to 36 kV) cables are essential for power transmission applications, connecting equipment that requires significant power in refineries, pipelines, and other midstream and downstream facilities. Prysmian provides a wide range of medium-voltage cables with diverse design options to meet industry standards and customer requirements.

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Low Voltage Power & Control Cables

Low Voltage Power & Control Cables are essential for reliable installations on ships and offshore platforms, serving a wide range of power supply and control needs. 

 

Prysmian offers an extensive range of low voltage power and control cables, delivering diverse design options tailored to industry standards and customer specifications.

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Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Cables

Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Cables are designed to efficiently control the frequency of electrical power supplied to AC motors. With complete EMI screening and high-voltage spike resistance, our cables are built to extend the operating life of both the cable and the motor. 

 

Prysmian offers a diverse range of LV and MV VFD cables, each with customizable design options to meet various reference standards and customer requirements. Find the perfect solution with our wide selection of VFD cables.

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Instrumentation Cables

Instrumentation cables play a crucial role in transmitting digital or analog signals for measurement or process control applications in fixed installations within refineries, pipelines, and other midstream downstream facilities. 

 

Prysmian recognizes the uniqueness of each project. As a result, we provide a wide range of instrumentation cables with diverse design options. This flexibility empowers you to select the best solution that aligns with your specific reference standards and customer requirements, giving you the control you need.

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Fiber Optic Cables

Fiber optic cables play a critical role in providing high-bandwidth and high-speed data connections for both inland and offshore safety communication and emergency systems. It's essential that these cables continue to operate even during fires and other emergencies. 

 

Prysmian's fiber optic cables are more than just a product; they are a complete solution. They are meticulously designed and rigorously tested to withstand temperatures of up to 1,000°C for more than 3 hours, ensuring uninterrupted reliability in the most critical situations.