Under pressure: how VAM® SLIJ-3 meets the needs of HP/HT ultra-deepwater projects 1/14/2021 High pressures. Extreme temperatures. Deep offshore projects present some of the toughest challenges in the oil and gas industry. With reservoir pressures beyond 15,000 psi, equipment manufacturers are being challenged to design specific products for these complex wells, including new pipe dimensions, accessories and connections. The VAM® SLIJ-3 design is part of the latest generation of VAM® semi-flush premium connections suited for the most critical applications. Developed targeting 20K applications like Chevron's Anchor Project (Gulf of Mexico), and tested to the most stringent industry standards, it offers exceptional performances for deep offshore wells.Â