Search Network (TN4) Summary

Objectives
To co-ordinate the RTD activities relevant to Subsea & Downhole Production Systems for the oil & gas industry within a European network of suppliers, contractors, energy/oil companies, research institutions and universities, with the overall goal of maintaining and promoting increased European competitiveness, in the global market

Vision
Assess technology targets required to develop cost effective, environmentally safe subsea and downhole production systems for enhanced hydrocarbons recovery.

Focus on compact integrated solutions:
	capable of deep and ultra-deepwater applications
	addressing installation and maintenance
	featuring high reliability and availability, and minimum life cycle costs

Proneta’ Role - advising the European Commission on
	Risk Evaluation
	Reliability, availability & integrity
	Risk management and minimisation