Technip was the trailblazer, but GE and NOV Flexibles have also been investing heavily since their respective acquisitions of Wellstream and NKT. All three companies have invested in expanded capacity and are engaged in a pre-salt qualification process with Petrobras.
Dimensions are also increasing. Some of the recent Petrobras orders call for installation vessels with a traction pull bordering 650 tonnes.
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