Aquatec is proud to announce the official showcase of SHIELD™ (Subsea Heat-Induced Energy Loop Detector) at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026 in Houston (Booth 2366). SHIELD™ represents a step-change in flow assurance, tackling the persistent challenge of subsea wax deposition.
Aquatec has officially unveiled SHIELD™ (Subsea Heat-Induced Energy Loop Detector), a step-change in flow assurance designed to solve the persistent challenge of subsea wax deposition.
While traditional monitoring relies on intrusive installations or expensive, periodic “snapshots” of pipeline health, SHIELD™ introduces a smarter paradigm:
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Self-Powered Technology: The system is an ROV-installable clamp that harvests the thermal gradient between the pipeline and seawater to power itself—completely eliminating the need for batteries or pipeline intervention.
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Continuous Insight: By enabling permanent monitoring at fixed locations, SHIELD™ allows operators to observe wax deposition trends over time, supporting more confident flow assurance decisions.
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Field-Validated Accuracy: Extensive validation has confirmed a strong correlation with CT scan measurements, offering a reliable alternative to intrusive monitoring methods.
As part of the official launch at OTC 2026, SHIELD™ is being featured within the Technical Programme (Session: Innovations in Flow Assurance) and showcased by Aquatec’s Chairman, Andy Smerdon, at Booth 2366.