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The Essential Role of Marine Power Cables in Oil Projects
Release time: 2024-09-25
In the complex and high-stakes world of offshore oil and gas exploration, ensuring a reliable power supply to rigs, platforms, and subsea installations is crucial. Harsh marine environments, fluctuating temperatures, mechanical stress, and corrosive saltwater exposure all demand high-performance marine power cables. These cables not only need to transmit power efficiently but also withstand extreme conditions without failure, ensuring operational continuity and safety.

Uni-Cable, a global leader in the manufacture of marine and offshore cables, has been providing specialized power cables to meet the stringent demands of the oil and gas industry. With decades of experience, Uni-Cable’s products are trusted by oil companies worldwide for their durability, reliability, and performance in some of the world’s most challenging environments.


Powering Deepwater Oil Exploration in the Gulf of Mexico
Customer Challenge: A deepwater oil project in the Gulf of Mexico required reliable and highly durable power cables capable of operating in extreme depths and pressures. The customer needed cables that could resist saltwater corrosion and pressure while maintaining efficient power transmission for both on-deck operations and subsea installations.

Uni-Cable Solution: Uni-Cable provided its armored marine power cables, specifically designed for deep-sea environments. These cables featured a double-layered armor to protect against physical damage and corrosion, with an inner core optimized for high-voltage power transmission. Their ability to function in submerged conditions made them perfect for subsea power applications, while their flexibility allowed for easy installation in tight spaces on the oil rig.

Advantages of Uni-Cable:
Favorable Prices: As a factory-direct supplier, Uni-Cable provided the oil operator with significant cost savings compared to other suppliers, while delivering high-performance cables specifically tailored to the project’s unique demands.
Fast Delivery: Uni-Cable ensured the cables were delivered in record time to meet the project’s tight deadlines, minimizing operational delays.
Guaranteed Quality: Each cable delivered was rigorously tested to meet international standards, including IEC and DNV-GL certifications, ensuring that the cables could withstand the high-pressure conditions of deepwater exploration.
Benefits Achieved: The deepwater oil operator was able to execute its exploration activities without power disruptions, thanks to the reliability of Uni-Cable’s marine power cables. The cables' robust armor provided superior protection against the crushing pressures at great depths, ensuring consistent and stable power transmission. The project also benefitted from the cost savings of working directly with a factory manufacturer, allowing more flexibility in their project budget.

By offering factory-direct sales, favorable prices, fast delivery, and guaranteed quality, Uni-Cable has become a valuable partner for oil companies looking for dependable, cost-effective solutions for their power transmission needs in marine environments. As the global oil industry continues to evolve, Uni-Cable remains committed to providing innovative cable solutions that power the future of offshore oil and gas exploration.Get a free quote by E-mail:info@cable-uni.com
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