A CAN (Conductor Anchor Node) is a combination of suction anchor and one joint of conductor. The suction anchor pushes the conductor into the seabed, providing top support for the well.
This solution was developed to facilitate installation of the top hole with light vessels, providing operational and commercial benefits by enabling the subsea well foundation to be in place before the rig arrives on location.
Once installed, the CAN provides a smarter well foundation, removing the risks associated the conventional wellhead system which is widely recognized as the “weak link” in well design.