𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

Since its first release more than 30 years ago, the Flexible Pipe Handbook has been a cornerstone reference for safe and efficient subsea operations.

Now, 4Subsea, SINTEF, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and four leading operators have joined forces to update the handbook - incorporating new knowledge on materials, analysis tools, and integrity management methods developed over the past decade.

The new edition will align with the API 17B/J revision (2024) and provide updated guidance on fatigue modelling, corrosion mechanisms, and lifetime extension.

The work will be finalised by late 2026, ensuring the handbook remains a trusted and openly available resource for the entire industry.

4Subsea is a leading provider of technology and services that help operators optimise energy production from subsea oil & gas fields and offshore wind farms. They combine domain expertise with data analytics and digital services to maximise lifetime of assets, reduce operational cost and optimise future projects through data-driven design.4Subsea delivers critical decision support to energy providers on 4insight®, enabling lifetime extension of assets and operational uptime. We combine our operational experience with digital capabilities to automate engineering processes and help operators reduce risk and cost.The company was established in 2007 and clients include the major energy operators as well as the large suppliers of subsea equipment. 4Subsea is headquartered in Asker, Norway with additional offices in Bergen, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Rio de Janeiro, and Aberdeen. 4Subsea is a company in the Subsea 7 Group. www.4subsea.com