BJ Services Company has developed a new-generation, high-performance Seahawk™ cementing unit for installation onboard the PS1 drillship for BP operations in the Gulf of Mexico. The new drillship from Pride International is expected to begin operations in the ultra-deepwater sector during the third quarter of 2010. The addition of this high-horsepower cementing unit to BJ’s fleet provides operators with an unprecedented range of performance capabilities for offshore cementing, including faster mixing rates for high-volume tophole cementing, faster displacement rates for a variety of operations, and greater redundancy and backup capacity.

“We are excited about the advanced capabilities of the new-generation Seahawk cementing unit and the opportunities it provides in the exploration and development of ultra-deepwater reserves,” said David Dunlap, Chief Operating Officer, BJ Services Company. “When needed, this high-power model can achieve blending rates to 20 barrels per minute [3 m3/min] for ultradeep zone isolation and related displacement tasks. We expect it will provide important time and flexibility advantages to BP in its development of new fields.”

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