Drilling & Wells

SCSSV meaning in oil and gas

Definition

Surface Controlled Subsurface Safety Valve

SCSSV means Surface Controlled Subsurface Safety Valve. Also known as Downhole Safety Valve - failsafe valve in the tubing string typically located ~100m below the seabed in platform and subsea wells.

Also known as Downhole Safety Valve - failsafe valve in the tubing string typically located ~100m below the seabed in platform and subsea wells.

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